Ohio High School Basketball - Martins Ferry tops Bellaire
February 7, 2023: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH), 64-54 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Martins Ferry upgrades its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Purple Riders host Steubenville (Steubenville, OH) to play the Big Red in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Big Red come into the bout with a record of 8-12.
Next up, the Big Reds play the Caldwell Redskins (Caldwell, OH) in a Ohio Valley AAA bout, on Friday, February 10. Bellaire will attempt to upgrade on its 13-7 season record. The Redskins come into the bout with a 17-3 record after their 72-52 league loss to Linsly (Wheeling, WV).