[Tomcat68]

This is true, they had 5 or 6 fumbles lost. Atleast 2 were around the 5 yd line. I think they were center/QB exchanges because Ironton had a new center. Not to mention all the dropped wide open passes Ironton had. From good sources (Ashland Fans) these were WIDE OPEN.

Ironton only lost 2 fumbles in the game. One was inside the 10 that prevented an Ironton score and the other was recovered by Ashland just outside the 10 setting up their only score. They did have a few QB/Center exchange fumbles, but none of those were recovered by Ashland. There was 1 wide open pass that should have been caught for an Ironton TD. It was one of the single best high school throws I have ever seen. 55 yard pass in the air that hit a receiver on the sideline right over his shoulder on his hands.

Ironton certainly had more chances to put points on the board if everything works out perfect for them, but Ashland had several opportunities that were blown as well. This "what if" situation can be said in almost any ball game to change the outcome of a ball game or extend the winning margin. You just have to play the game and accept the outcome for what is on the final scoreboard.