West Virginia High School Basketball - Robert C. Byrd thwarts Preston
January 30, 2026: Clarksburg, WV 26301 The crowd at Friday's league battle between the Robert C. Byrd Eagles (Clarksburg, WV) and the visiting Preston Knights (Kingwood, WV), witnessed Robert C. Byrd's basketball squad run past Preston by a count of 69-59.
With the victory, Robert C. Byrd advances its record to 11-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to Grafton (Grafton, WV) to meet the Bearcats in a Big Ten battle on Wednesday, February 4. The Bearcats enter the battle with a record of 6-5. Grafton lost 61-51 in their recent league challenge against East Fairmont (Fairmont, WV)
In their next game, the Knights battle the Philip Barbour Colts (Philippi, WV) in a Big Ten challenge, on Wednesday, February 4. Preston will attempt to better on its 0-13 season record.