Gallery: Ironton vs. Highland, football playoffs

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Ironton's Keith Wetzel is brought down by Kyle Davies of Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's J.P. Taylor stiff arms Kyle Davies of Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Tres Wilks is stopped by Artie McAndrew of Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton quarterback Ethan Preston is tripped up by Michael Sheppard of Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Tres Wilks prepares to stiff arm Michael Sheppard of Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Highland quarterback Jacob Ulrey hands the ball off to running back Artie McAndrew during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton quarterback Ethan Preston is grabbed by Highland defender Matt Young during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Brian Warner is wrapped up by Highland defender Kyle Davies during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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The Ironton Tigers face off against the Highland Scots during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's J.P. Taylor drives the ball against the Highland defense during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Keith Wetzel drives the ball against the Highland defense during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Keith Wetzel is brought down by Highland defenders Michael Sheppard and Kyle Davies during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Tres Wilks drives the ball against the Highland defense during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Highland's Derrick Patrick checks with the sideline referee during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs against Ironton on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Tres Wilks drives the ball past Highland defender Dustin Eichorn during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton quarterback Ethan Preston drives the ball against the Highland defense during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton's Brian Warner is tripped up by Highland defender Matt Young during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.

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Ironton quarterback Ethan Preston prepares to run a play against Highland during the high school football Ohio Division IV, Region 15 playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Bob Lutz Field at Tanks Memorial Stadium.