Irondale's three-plus seasons under coach Ben Fuller
2014: 0-9, lost in the first round of the section playoffs
2015: 2-8, lost in the second round
2016: 3-7, lost in the second round
2017: 2-0, ranked No. 7 in Class 5A
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