Ohio High School Basketball - Monroe Central over Martins Ferry
February 20, 2024: Woodsfield, OH 43793 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Monroe Central Seminoles (Woodsfield, OH) and the visiting Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), saw Monroe Central's basketball squad overcome Martins Ferry by a tally of 79-63.
With the victory, Monroe Central improves its record to 20-1 on the campaign. The Seminoles host Shenandoah (Sarahsville, OH) to confront the Zeps in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27. The Zeps come into the challenge with a record of 9-13. Shenandoah won 62-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Buckeye Local (Rayland, OH)
Next up, the Purple Riders confront the Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH) in a Buckeye 8 challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Martins Ferry will attempt to improve on its 12-7 season record. The Jets come into the challenge with a 17-4 record after their 75-70 non-league win over Buckeye Trail (Lore City, OH).