Recap: Douglas Byrd Eagles vs. Cape Fear Colts
Sadly, the Douglas Byrd Eagles are still looking for their first win of the season after 20 games. They had to suffer through a rough 72-31 loss at the hands of Cape Fear. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Douglas Byrd of the 77-43 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Darnell Hinson, who scored eight points.
Cape Fear's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Damien Gary, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 assists. Gary also pulled down eight rebounds for the first time this season. Mehakai Coleman was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.
Douglas Byrd's loss was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Cape Fear, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd will take on Lumberton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cape Fear, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Fairmont at 6:30 p.m. on February 7th. Fairmont knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Cape Fear likes a good challenge.
