Ohio High School Basketball - Wheeling Central Catholic succumbs to Martins Ferry
February 1, 2025: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 In Saturday's non-league test, the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) basketball squad defeated the visiting Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights (Wheeling, WV), by a score of 56-43.
Next, the Purple Riders clash with the Warren Warriors (Vincent, OH) in a non-league test, on Monday, February 3. Martins Ferry will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Warriors come into the test with a 9-8 record after their 47-30 non-league loss to Minford (Minford, OH).
The Maroon Knights (13-2) will now prepare for their test against Bellaire (Bellaire, OH). The Big Reds come into the non-league test with a 17-3 record. In their last test, Bellaire overcame River (Hannibal, OH), 54-33, in a non-league test.