Basketball Game Preview: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Douglas Byrd Eagles

Purnell Swett is 9-1 against Douglas Byrd since January of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Rams will host the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Purnell Swett has three straight wins, Douglas Byrd has 14 straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.

On Tuesday, Purnell Swett didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against North Brunswick, but they still walked away with a 33-29 victory.

Kamryn Locklear

Rebounds (Career)

11/25/25 vs North Brunswick	10
02/11/25 @ Douglas Byrd	9
02/01/25 @ Gray's Creek	6
12/10/24 @ Union Pines	6
11/19/24 vs Union Pines	6

Purnell Swett got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kamryn Locklear out in front who posted six points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds gave Locklear a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Johnna Sampson, who earned five points and five steals.

Meanwhile, Douglas Byrd played a tough game on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 37-16 to Red Springs. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Red Devils since Tuesday.

Purnell Swett's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Douglas Byrd, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Everything came up roses for Purnell Swett against Douglas Byrd in their previous matchup on Monday, as the squad secured a 65-18 win. In that contest, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 41-9, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.