Basketball Recap: Martins Ferry Piles Up the Points Against Shadyside

There's no place like home for Martins Ferry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They claimed a resounding 81-35 victory over the Shadyside Tigers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Purple Riders also won the last time the pair played back in February.

The win got Martins Ferry back to even at 2-2. As for Shadyside, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.

Martins Ferry will head out to face off against Bellaire at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Martins Ferry's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Shadyside, they will be home for the holidays to greet Shenandoah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.