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Ohio High School Football - Weir prevails Martins Ferry
October 6, 2023: Martins Ferry, OH 43935
The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Weir Red Riders (Weirton, WV) and the host Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH), observed Weir's football squad defeat Martins Ferry by a count of 48-21.
The Red Riders now own a 6-1 record. They play next when they travel to Albert Gallatin for a non-league contest on Friday, October 13. Weir will encounter a Colonials squad coming off a 19-17 non-league win over Laurel Highlands (Uniontown, PA). The Colonials record now stands at 3-4.
Coming up next, the Purple Riders encounter the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights (Wheeling, WV) in a Freelance contest, on Friday, October 13. Martins Ferry will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Maroon Knights go into the contest with a 3-4 record after their 48-18 league win over Shadyside (Shadyside, OH).