Ohio High School Basketball - Bellaire overwhelms Martins Ferry
December 5, 2016: Martins Ferry, OH 43935 Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) and the host Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), saw Bellaire's basketball squad wallop Martins Ferry by a tally of 65-40.
With the victory, Bellaire improves its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Big Reds travel to St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH) to confront the Red Devils in a Buckeye 8 challenge on Friday, December 9. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. St. Clairsville lost 55-38 in their recent league challenge against Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH)
Next up, the Purple Riders confront the Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH) in a Buckeye 8 challenge, on Monday, December 12. Martins Ferry will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record.