Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Buckeye Local Panthers (Rayland, OH), 66-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Martins Ferry upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Purple Riders travel to Linsly (Wheeling, WV) to play the Cadets in a Interstate Prep bout on Wednesday, January 17. The Cadets come into the bout with a record of 4-11. Linsly won 61-58 in their recent non-league bout against Trinity (Washington, PA)

Next up, the Panthers play the Catholic Central Crusaders (Steubenville, OH) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 18. Buckeye Local will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 8-5 record after their 64-27 non-league loss to Indian Creek (Wintersville, OH).