Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad topple the host Monroe Central Seminoles (Woodsfield, OH), 10-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Martins Ferry improves its record to 15-1 on the year. The Purple Riders host Barnesville (Barnesville, OH) to face the Shamrocks in a Ohio Valley Athletic AAA game on Monday, April 21. The Shamrocks enter the game with a record of 12-2. Barnesville lost 10-3 in their recent non-league game against Martins Ferry (Martins Ferry, OH)

The Seminoles now hold a 6-9 record. They play next when they host Shenandoah for a non-league game on Tuesday, April 22. Monroe Central will face a Zeps squad coming off a 5-4 non-league loss to Shadyside (Shadyside, OH). The Zeps record now stands at 0-8.