Ohio High School Basketball - Martins Ferry thwarted by Union Local
February 22, 2024: Belmont, OH 43718
The Martins Ferry Purple Riders basketball team (Martins Ferry, OH), was toppled 67-56 in Thursday's league battle with the host Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH)
The Jets now possess a 18-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tuscarawas Valley for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 27. Union Local will confront a Trojans team coming off a 52-43 non-league loss to Marlington (Alliance, OH). The Trojans record now stands at 9-13.
The Purple Riders (12-8) will now prepare for their battle against Shadyside (Shadyside, OH). The Tigers come into the non-league battle with a 11-10 record. In their last battle, Shadyside was toppled by Union Local (Belmont, OH), 84-52, in a non-league battle.