West Virginia High School Basketball - Martins Ferry nipped by Wheeling Central Catholic
December 30, 2013: Wheeling, WV 26003 The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights tipped the visiting Martins Ferry Purple Riders basketball team by a tally of 65-62 in Monday's non-league battle.
The Maroon Knights now possess a 4-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Joseph's Prep for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. Wheeling Central Catholic will confront a Hawks team coming off a 59-23 league win over Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic (Drexel Hill, PA). The Hawks record now stands at 9-0.
The Purple Riders (1-2) will now prepare for their battle against Edison (Richmond, OH). The Wildcats come into the non-league battle with a 1-5 record.