Warren was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 48-38 to the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Purple Riders are ranked 87th).
Warren's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Pettey, who posted seven points and eight boards. Abby Wells was another key player, putting up five points and six rebounds.
Warren's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Martins Ferry, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Warren didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 42-38 loss against Monroe Central on the 6th. As for Martins Ferry, they have also already played their next game, a 79-54 victory against Barnesville on the 6th.
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