Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) and the host Harrison Central Huskies (Cadiz, OH), saw Martins Ferry's basketball squad knock off Harrison Central by a tally of 49-36.

With the victory, Martins Ferry improves its record to 9-0 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 6. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. St. Clairsville lost 72-67 in their recent league challenge against Beaver (Lisbon, OH)

Next up, the Huskies play the Indian Creek Redskins (Wintersville, OH) in a Buckeye 8 challenge, on Friday, January 6. Harrison Central will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Redskins come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 63-53 non-league loss to Weir (Weirton, WV).