PEDRO -- The Ironton Lady Fighting Tigers lost their first match of the season Monday, falling in three sets to the Rock Hill Redwomen, 15-7, 10-15, 14-16.

Rachel Wylie had 12 points to lead Ironton. Ashley McCloud had 9, Candace Ferguson 7, Andrea Rudmann 4, Alexis Reedy and Ashley Hannon 3 each, and Jamie Parker one.

Wylie also had 76 assists, Ferguson 16 kills, and Hannon six kills.

The junior varsity also lost for the first time, 15-5, 12-15, 8-15.

Katie Barnett led Ironton with 11 points Brandi Norris 7, Tracy Mays, Kesha Collins, Casey Brislin, and Ali Markins 4 each, and Stacy Bradshaw one.

Ironton, 4-1, plays at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Portsmouth.

Ironton Volleyball

Invitational Tournament

Lady Tigers Statistics

First Game

Ironton def. Coal Grove 15-9, 15-5.

Ironton scoring: Ashley McCloud 5, Andrea Rudmann 2, Rachel Wylie 12, Candace Ferguson 1, Jamie Parker 8, Ashley Hannon 2.

Ironton stats: Rachel Wylie 30 assists; Candace Ferguson 8 kills.

Second Game

Ironton def. South Point 15-7, 15-5.

Ironton scoring: Ashley McCloud 4, Andrea Rudmann 6, Rachel Wyllie 9, Alexis Reedy 1, Jamie Parker 4, Ashley Hannon 6, Candace Ferguson 11.

Ironton stats: Andrea Rudmann 9 kills; Rachel Wylie 67 assists; Ashley Hannon 5 kills; Candace Ferguson 8 kills. Jim Walker/The Ironton Tribune