The Martins Ferry Purple Riders softball team scored 5 runs and limited the visiting Harrison Central Huskies to 4 in the Purple Riders league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Martins Ferry moves its record to 6-0 on the year. The Purple Riders travel to John Glenn (New Concord, OH) to play the Little Muskies in a non-league game on Saturday, April 16. The Little Muskies come into the game with a record of 9-1. John Glenn won 15-0 in their recent league game against Coshocton (Coshocton, OH)

In their next game, the Huskies play the Buckeye Local Panthers (Rayland, OH) in a non-league game, on Friday, April 15. Harrison Central will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Panthers come into the game with a 1-4 record after their 5-1 league win over Barnesville (Barnesville, OH).