Basketball Game Preview: Martins Ferry Purple Riders vs. Cambridge Bobcats

The Martins Ferry Purple Riders will take on the Cambridge Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Martins Ferry is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.

On Monday, Martins Ferry beat Indian Creek 51-42.

Meanwhile, Cambridge narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Meadowbrook 44-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bobcats have posted against the Colts since December 29, 2021.

Martins Ferry has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Cambridge, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.

Everything came up roses for Martins Ferry against Cambridge in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 80-43 victory. Does Martins Ferry have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cambridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.