Rayland Buckeye Local’s advantage forced Martins Ferry to dig down, but it did to earn a 66-42 win Monday for an Ohio girls basketball victory at Martins Ferry High on Jan. 15.

Rayland Buckeye Local showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 11-9 advantage over Martins Ferry as the first quarter ended.

The Purple Riders’ shooting jumped in front for a 35-17 lead over the Panthers at the intermission.

Martins Ferry breathed fire to a 58-33 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Panthers managed a 9-8 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Last season, Martins Ferry and Rayland Buckeye Local faced off on Feb. 15, 2023 at Martins Ferry High School.

In recent action on Jan. 8, Martins Ferry faced off against Bellaire and Rayland Buckeye Local took on Barnesville on Jan. 4 at Rayland Buckeye Local High School.

Check out our complete girls basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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