Ohio High School Football - Martins Ferry routed by Wheeling Central Catholic
October 8, 2021: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 The Martins Ferry Purple Riders football team (Martins Ferry, OH), was ripped 47-6 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights (Wheeling, WV)
The Maroon Knights (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH). The Red Devils come into the non-league challenge with a 7-1 record.
The Purple Riders now sport a 1-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Beaver for a non-league challenge on Friday, October 15. Martins Ferry will meet a Beavers team coming off a 41-7 league win over Indian Creek (Wintersville, OH). The Beavers record now stands at 6-2.
First Quarter
Ferrera 26 yard run (Pat Tucker) 7-0 7:04
Ratcliffe 32 yard reception from Toepfer (Pat Tucker) 14-0 3:32
Second Quarter
Ray 41 yd punt return (Try Failed) 14-6 5:25
Ferrera 45 yd rush (Pat blocked) 20-6 4:01
Ratcliffe 46 yard reception from Toepfer (Pat Good) 27-6 2:09
Ratcliffe 51 yard reception from Toepfer (Pat Good) 34-6 1:06
Third Quarter
Ratcliffe 18 yard reception from Toepfer (Pat good) 41-6 10:18
Fourth Quarter
Riley 8 yard rush (Try failed) 47-6 4:37