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Ohio High School Basketball - Martins Ferry beaten by Union Local
December 18, 2023: Belmont, OH 43718
In Monday's league match, the host Union Local Jets basketball team scored a good 62-46 triumph over the Martins Ferry Purple Riders.
In their next game, the Jets meet the Indian Creek Redskins (Wintersville, OH) in a Buckeye 8 match, on Thursday, December 21. Union Local will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Redskins enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 72-32 league win over Beaver (Lisbon, OH).
With the defeat, Martins Ferry moves to 5-3 on the year. The Purple riders host St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH) to meet the Red Devils in a Buckeye 8 match on Thursday, December 21. The Red Devils enter the match with a record of 2-5. St. Clairsville won 47-44 in their recent league match against Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH)