Sixth-grader,Bryden Volan, left, and seventh-grader Jacob Theaker pose with their trophies after finishing first and second, respectively, in the Martins Ferry City Schools district spelling bee last week. Both advance to the Belmont County Spelling Bee at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, sponsored by The Times Leader, Belmont Savings Bank, Bordas & Bordas, Airport Limousine, Uniglobe Ohio Valley Travel and the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center.