Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) and the host Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (Zanesville, OH), saw Martins Ferry's basketball squad knock off Bishop Rosecrans by a tally of 70-57.

With the victory, Martins Ferry improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Purple Riders travel to Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH) to play the Huskies in a Buckeye 8 challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 14-1. Harrison Central won 61-42 in their recent league challenge against Buckeye Local (Rayland, OH)

Next up, the Bishops play the Cristo Rey Cougar (Columbus, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Bishop Rosecrans will attempt to improve on its 10-5 season record. The Cougar come into the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 76-30 league loss to Patriot Prep Academy (Columbus, OH).