Battle for sparky Martin's ferry vs bellaire

[Bigreds pride]

Bellaire coming off a heart breaker and a cheat job thoughts

[Bunker Hill]

If Bellaire wants to win this one they have to play much much better that last week

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

I have watched both teams once this season and I will be taking this one in.
If Martins Ferry is forced to pass they are in trouble.
For Bellaire, they will have to at least show the ability to throw the ball to have a chance I.M.O.

[West Rowan Falcons]

Isn't this like Ohio's 4th oldest rivalry?
Recollect both have over 700 wins and in top 100 in wins in U.S.
I don't care what the records are when they play its a packed stadium.
Bellaire's playoff chances are slim in R23 if Big Reds lose. Joe E's site has them anywhere from 9th to OUT with a loss.
Martins Ferry already in R23 playoffs. Purple Riders knocking their rival O-U-T would make things crazy at Nelson Field.

Bellaire leads all-time series 58-54 with 8 ties.

[Jason Vorhees]

Bellaire’s losses are against teams with a combined 39-5 record. Their Strength of Schedule is 17th of 106 teams in DVI. Their wins are against teams with a combined 11-25 record.

Martin’s Ferry losses are against teams with a combined 22-12 record. Their strength of schedule is 59 of 106 teams in DVI. Their wins are against teams with a combined 21-24 record.

They started playing each other in 1905. Locally to the region, only Portsmouth vs Ironton, and Jackson vs. Wellston is older. They’ve also combined for 22 undefeated seasons.