Tigers defeat Pioneers in district title game
Ironton led 13-5 after one quarter and the Tigers stretched that led to 22-9 in the second quarter forcing Coach Dunkle to take a timeout. The Pioneers did respond knocking down two of the few perimeter shots that fell on the day. These came on three-pointers from Sierra Sigman and Amanda Prickett to cut the lead to 22-15. Ironton was able to slow the ZT push with four late free throws to end the half as the Tigers took a 26-15 lead at the break.
At the start of the second half, Zane Trace’s offense looked as if it was starting to click. Two Erin Dailey field goals cut the Ironton lead to 26-19. Even after Ironton scored, ZT’s McKenzee Tatman answered with a bucket and the Pioneers were down just 28-21.
This is when Ironton started the first of two mini-runs to put the game away. First, it was a 10-1 run to stretch the lead to 38-22. Jessica Roepke slowed this run with a bucket, a block shot on the other end, and another bucket to bring the red, white, and blue back within 12 at 38-26 after three quarters. The Tigers then started another run – this one a 12-2 spurt to seal the deal.
The constant all day was a great effort from ZT on the defensive end, but their inability to score the basketball consistently. No ZT player scored in double-figures as Tatman led the way with eight points and Sigman added seven points. The Pioneers finish the season at 17-6.
