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Martins Ferry Football Team History


Martins Ferry Purple Riders
Martins Ferry High School

810 Hanover St.    Martins Ferry, OH
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Colors: Purple & White
Coach: Mel Adams

 

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1899  <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024
1956 Season Highlights
 Mel Adams enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Martins Ferry.
 
1956 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
   vs. Linsly (WV)    7   13   L       
   @ Moundsville (WV)    7   13   L       
   @ Wheeling (WV)    14   0   W       
   vs. St. Clairsville    13   13   T       
   vs. Triadelphia (WV)    20   19   W       
   @ Weir (WV)    7   25   L       
   @ East Liverpool    6   55   L       
   vs. Steubenville    6   21   L       
   @ Bridgeport    14   19   L       
   vs. Bellaire    0   25   L       
 
1956 Season Totals
  Record2-7 -1
  Points Scored94
  Scoring Average9.4
  Points Allowed203
  Defense Average20.3
  Opponents Record6-24
  Home Record1-3 -1
  Away Record1-4
  



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