Ohio High School Basketball - Union Local routs Martins Ferry
January 6, 2022: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 In Thursday's league outing, the Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH) basketball squad overwhelmed the host Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), by a final score of 54-28.
In their next game, the Jets meet the Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) in a Buckeye 8 match, on Monday, January 10. Union Local will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Big Reds enter the match with a 8-4 record after their 56-42 league win over St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH).
With the defeat, Martins Ferry moves to 6-7 on the year. The Purple riders travel to Cambridge (Cambridge, OH) to meet the Bobcats in a Buckeye 8 match on Monday, January 10. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 4-9. Cambridge lost 59-17 in their recent non-league match against Warren (Vincent, OH)