Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) boosters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting Wheeling Park Patriots (Wheeling, WV), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Martins Ferry improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Purple Riders travel to Steubenville (Steubenville, OH) to face the Big Red in a non-league test on Saturday, August 24. The Big Red go into the test with a record of 0-0.

The Patriots now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Weir for a non-league test on Wednesday, August 28.