Ironton topped Chesapeake 52-49 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on January 24.
Ironton drew first blood by forging a 19-13 margin over Chesapeake after the first quarter.
The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Panthers inched back to a 28-25 deficit.
Chesapeake responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 36-34.
The Fighting Tigers avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 16-15 stretch over the fourth quarter.
In recent action on January 17, Ironton faced off against Gallipolis Gallia and Chesapeake took on Ironton Rock Hill on January 17 at Ironton Rock Hill High School. For a full recap, click here.
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