Basketball Game Preview: Robert C. Byrd Eagles vs. Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights

The Robert C. Byrd Eagles will head out to square off against the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.

Robert C. Byrd came up short against Doddridge County on Wednesday, falling 53-28.

Meanwhile, Wheeling Central Catholic waltzed into their match on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 69-61 victory over the Irish.

Wheeling Central Catholic's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2. As for Robert C. Byrd, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.

Robert C. Byrd won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, slipping by Wheeling Central Catholic 55-54. Will Robert C. Byrd repeat their success, or does Wheeling Central Catholic have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.