Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) and the visiting Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH), saw Martins Ferry's basketball squad hold off Union Local by a tally of 58-56.

With the victory, Martins Ferry improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Purple Riders travel to St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH) to play the Red Devils in a Buckeye 8 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. St. Clairsville lost 80-54 in their recent league challenge against Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH)

Next up, the Jets play the Indian Creek Redskins (Wintersville, OH) in a Buckeye 8 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Union Local will attempt to improve on its 7-2 season record. The Redskins come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 48-40 league loss to Buckeye Local (Rayland, OH).