Golden Eagles
| 02/05/26 vs Wheeling Central Catholic | 42-72 |
| 02/02/26 @ East Liverpool | 53-44 |
| 01/29/26 vs Leetonia | 71-17 |
| 01/22/26 @ David Anderson | 43-37 |
| 01/15/26 @ East Palestine | 53-16 |
United dropped down to 12-8 on Thursday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They had to suffer through a 72-42 loss at the hands of the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights. While losing is never fun, the Golden Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 468th in Ohio, while the Maroon Knights are ranked tenth in West Virginia).
As for Wheeling Central Catholic, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wheeling Central Catholic to victory, but perhaps none more so than Seneca Heller, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten assists. Heller is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Bella Fitzsimmons, who shot 46% from the field to rack up 15 points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Coming up, United will be playing at home against Valley Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they will welcome Fort Frye at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Heller and Ella Dowler.
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