MARTINS FERRY, Ohio -
Martins Ferry (Ohio) defeated
Harrison Central (Cadiz, Ohio) 42-14.
After taking the lead on a rushing touchdown in the second quarter, the Purple Riders led 21-7 at the half.
Martins Ferry grew its lead to 28 points entering the fourth quarter. MF scored three times in the third, including once on a rushing touchdown.
A 31-14 Martins Ferry victory was the result when the squads faced off last season.
The defeat comes as a step back for Harrison Central, who notched a 27-7 victory over Union Local in its previous outing. The victory was a step in the right direction for Martins Ferry, which was coming off a 35-14 defeat at the hands of St. Clairsville in its previous game.
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