SK with Road Loss

By JIM WALKER

Ironton Tribune Sports Editor

Ironton 28, Simon Kenton 20

IRONTON — The Ironton Fighting Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 28-20 win over the Simon Kenton Pioneers on Friday.

Ironton racked up 298 total yards with 215 coming on the ground. Tyler Hager ran 14 times for 79 yards and two touchdowns and he also returned an interception 32 yards for a score just before the half to put the Fighting Tigers (5-4) up 20-13.

Trevor White had 68 yards on 14 carries and also caught three passes for 60 yards. Quarterback Tyler Kratzenberg was 4 of 5 for 81 yards.

Simon Kenton (2-7) was led by quarterback Brenen Kuntz who was 15 of 29 for 208 yards including a 78-yard scoring strike to Tyler Wilke in the second quarter that tied the game at 7-7.

However, Kuntz was just 8 of 16 for 51 yards in the second half. He ran 10 times for 54 yards and a fourth quarter touchdown. Trey Pinkelton ran 13 times for 69 yards and a score.

Ironton Fighting Tigers' defensive back Patrick Lewis (22) knocks down a pass to help preserve a 28-20 win over SK. (The Ironton Tribune / Tony Shotsky of Southern Ohio Sports Photos.com)