Ohio High School Basketball - Bellaire tops Martins Ferry
January 8, 2024: Bellaire, OH 43906 Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) and the visiting Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), saw Bellaire's basketball squad knock off Martins Ferry by a count of 60-45.
With the victory, Bellaire upgrades its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Big Reds host Cambridge (Cambridge, OH) to play the Bobcats in a Buckeye 8 challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 3-12. Cambridge lost 53-17 in their recent league battle against Union Local (Belmont, OH)
The Purple Riders (8-4) will now prepare for their battle against Union Local (Belmont, OH). The Jets come into the Buckeye 8 battle with a 10-4 record. In their last battle, Union Local beat Wheeling Central Catholic (Wheeling, WV), 63-39, in a non-league battle.
