Basketball Game Preview: Douglas Byrd Eagles vs. Harnett Central Trojans

The Douglas Byrd Eagles and the Harnett Central Trojans will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

On Tuesday, Douglas Byrd came up short against Gray's Creek and fell 39-28. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Harnett Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 68-12 defeat at the hands of Overhills. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-9.

Douglas Byrd's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Harnett Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.

Douglas Byrd took their victory against Harnett Central when the teams last played back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 51-29. Does Douglas Byrd have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harnett Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.