Ohio High School Basketball - Buckeye Trail held off by Martins Ferry
January 21, 2025: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 In Tuesday's non-league test, the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) basketball squad got by the visiting Buckeye Trail Warriors (Lore City, OH), by a score of 40-37.
Next, the Purple Riders encounter the St. Clairsville Red Devils (St. Clairsville, OH) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 23. Martins Ferry will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Red Devils come into the test with a 10-2 record after their 62-30 non-league win over Indian Creek (Wintersville, OH).
The Warriors (9-3) will now prepare for their test against Malvern (Malvern, OH). The Hornets come into the Inter-Valley test with a 11-3 record. In their last test, Malvern was nipped by Steubenville (Steubenville, OH), 82-71, in a non-league test.