Basketball Recap: Wheeling Central Catholic Extends Home Winning Streak to Seven

Wheeling Central Catholic won the last time they faced Martins Ferry and things went their way on Saturday too. The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights had just enough and edged the Martins Ferry Purple Riders out 67-64. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Maroon Knights.

Maroon Knights

Previous Games (Home)

12/14/24 vs Martins Ferry	67-64
03/06/24 vs Ritchie County	69-41
03/01/24 vs St. Marys	63-39
02/22/24 vs Williamstown	71-65
12/29/23 vs Waynesburg Central	75-32
+ 2 more games

Wheeling Central Catholic's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.9 points per game. As for Martins Ferry, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheeling Central Catholic will welcome Trinity Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheeling Central Catholic is facing Trinity Christian at the right time seeing as Trinity Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Martins Ferry and Shadyside will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Martins Ferry knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Shadyside likes a good challenge.