Soccer Recap: Robert C. Byrd Beats Buckhannon-Upshur for Their Third Straight Victory

Robert C. Byrd took an eight-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Buckhannon-Upshur, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles' defense stepped up to hand the Buccaneers a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. Robert C. Byrd wouldn't have won without Olivia Hitt, who scored the game-winner.

Eagles

Previous 3 Games

09/16/25 @ Buckhannon-Upshur	1-0
09/15/25 @ Braxton County	5-0
09/13/25 vs Moorefield	8-1

The win (which was Robert C. Byrd's third in a row) raised their record to 6-3-2. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matchups. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robert C. Byrd will take on East Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Fairmont have yet to allow a single goal through seven contests this season, a streak Robert C. Byrd will look to end. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, they will challenge University at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.