Philo came into Saturday's game 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.
Carter Crabtree
| 12/20/25 @ Martins Ferry | 20 |
| 02/07/25 vs Tri-Valley | 18 |
| 12/09/25 vs Coshocton | 15 |
| 02/04/25 @ Sheridan | 15 |
| 01/25/25 vs Sheridan | 12 |
Carter Crabtree was a one-man wrecking crew as he went 7-for-14 on his way to 20 points. Those 20 points gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rusty Trout, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds.
Philo was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've passed the ball that well.
The win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Martins Ferry, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Philo has already played their next matchup, a 58-39 loss against West Muskingum on the 23rd. As for Martins Ferry, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 64-56 defeat against Cambridge on the 23rd.
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