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Martins Ferry City School District students Silas Blount, from left, Taylor Tucker, Miranda Volan, Morgan Bintz, Ryan Connors and Jacob Theaker were honored Tuesday for coming out on top of the Belmont County Scholastic Challenge tournament held virtually Feb. 23, and Theaker for winning the county spelling bee as well on Feb. 10. Barbie McKeegan, left, back, gifted intervention specialist at Martins Ferry City School District, along with Superintendent Jim Fogle and Middle School Principal Chas Yoder said they were proud of the students.