Bellaire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Martins Ferry Purple Riders, falling 3-0. If the Big Reds were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Purple Riders when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
While Bellaire was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-22, 25-9.
Bellaire's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Martins Ferry, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bellaire will host Catholic Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Martins Ferry, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckeye Local at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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