West Virginia High School Basketball - Martins Ferry can't get by John Marshall
December 5, 2024: Glen Dale, WV 26038 John Marshall Monarchs (Glen Dale, WV) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), 69-62 in a non-league match.
With the victory, John Marshall advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Monarchs host Spring Mills (Martinsburg, WV) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 0-0.
The Purple Riders now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host River for a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. Martins Ferry will meet a Pilots squad coming off a 47-43 league loss to Frontier (New Matamoras, OH). The Pilots record now stands at 1-2.