Ironton Fighting Tigers junior defensive tackle Chad Parker (66) gets ready to pounce on a Belfry runner during last week’s 55-7 rout of the Pirates.

Wednesday, October 25, 2000

Ironton Fighting Tigers junior defensive tackle Chad Parker (66) gets ready to pounce on a Belfry runner during last week’s 55-7 rout of the Pirates. Ironton, which has locked up a first round OHSAA playoff game, hosts powerhouse Columbus St. Francis DeSales Friday night. DeSales is ranked 8th in the Associated Press poll.