Ohio High School Football - Rootstown loses to Martins Ferry
October 18, 2024: Rootstown, OH 44272
Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host Rootstown Rovers (Rootstown, OH), 34-7 in a non-league battle.
With the win, Martins Ferry advances its record to 8-1 on the season. The Purple Riders host Bellaire (Bellaire, OH) to play the Big Reds in a non-league battle on Friday, October 25. The Big Reds go into the battle with a record of 4-5. Bellaire lost 50-18 in their recent league battle against Union Local (Belmont, OH)
The Rovers now own a 4-5 record. They play next when they travel to Mogadore for a Portage Trail battle on Friday, October 25. Rootstown will play a Wildcats team coming off a 41-7 league win over Aquinas (Louisville, OH). The Wildcats record now stands at 4-5.