Martins Ferry fought to overcome a first-quarter deficit for a 34-15 win over Lucas on Sept. 19 in Ohio football action.

Lucas showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-6 advantage over Martins Ferry as the first quarter ended.

The Cubs got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 15-6 margin over the Purple Riders at intermission.

Martins Ferry broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 28-15 lead over Lucas.

The Purple Riders held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

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