Ohio High School Basketball - Martins Ferry thwarts Monroe Central
January 25, 2025: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) and the visiting Monroe Central Seminoles (Woodsfield, OH), observed Martins Ferry's basketball team knock off Monroe Central by a score of 56-36.
The Purple Riders (11-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Indian Creek (Wintersville, OH). The Redskins come into the non-league challenge with a 10-7 record. In their last challenge, Indian Creek prevailed over Bellaire (Bellaire, OH), 48-42, in a league challenge.
In their next game, the Seminoles battle the Shenandoah Zeps (Sarahsville, OH) in a Mid-Ohio Valley challenge, on Wednesday, January 29. Monroe Central will attempt to improve on its 11-8 season record.