Popping in two points for the Ironton Fighting Tigers is Bud Christian, 5’11” senior guard in this March 1972 photo. Trying to stop the score is the Blue Devil’s Gil Price. Action took place at Symmes Valley as the Tigers downed Gallipolis 57-52 in the Class AA Sectional finals. (The Ironton Tribune| File Photo | Jack Davidson)

Celebrating after winning the class AA sectional at Symmes Valley are the members of the 1971-1972 Ironton Fighting Tiger cage squad. The Tigers defeated Gallipolis 57-52 to take the title. (The Ironton Tribune| File Photo | Harold Roach)

Members of the 1971-72 HIS freshman team in this March 1972 photo were from left, Mark McDaniels, Mark Fairchild, Terry Baldwin, Gary Moritz, Chris Johnson, coach Jim Wipert, Vincent McQuary, Dave Beckett, Ron Wade, Kent Shropshire, Dave Payne and Scott Wylie. The junior Tigers ended their season with a 10-6 record. (The Ironton Tribune| File Photo)

The West Ironton cage members were ending the 1971-72 season in this photo. Team members are from left, first row, Daryn Steed, Kelly Wallace, David Grant, Tim Brammer, Galen Diahl, Greg Frazer; second row, coach Gary Lutz, Wes Bowling, Paul Schweickart, David Lutz, Jeff Linn, David Ratliff, Greg Ainsworth, Bryan Lane. (The Ironton Tribune| File Photo)