Philo came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 53-52 win over the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Electrics have posted since December 20, 2024.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Martins Ferry, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Philo will head out to square off against West Muskingum at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Electrics will be up against the Tornadoes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.43 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Martins Ferry, they will be home for the holidays to greet Cambridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Purple Riders will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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