There's no place like home for Doddridge County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Braxton County Eagles by a score of 62-53 on Tuesday. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Eagles last Friday, they had to take a 72-54 defeat.
Doddridge County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jerod Trent led the charge by going 6 for 13 on his way to 12 points in addition to six steals and five assists. Those six steals gave Trent a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Landon Thomas, who went 5 of 11 en route to 14 points along with eight boards and four steals.
Doddridge County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Braxton County lost, don't look at Jamie Nettles. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 10 on his way to 15 points and seven rebounds. Ashton Lunceford was another key player, putting up nine points.
Bulldogs
| 02/04/25 vs Braxton County | 62-53 |
| 01/30/25 vs Ritchie County | 63-50 |
| 01/25/25 vs Robert C. Byrd | 63-56 |
| 01/02/25 vs Calhoun | 77-44 |
| 12/27/24 vs Roane County | 62-44 |
| + 6 more games |
Doddridge County's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Braxton County, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 10-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Webster County the next time they take the court. Braxton County will host Webster County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Doddridge County will head out to face them at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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