Robert C. Byrd faced Doddridge County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 58-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since February 6, 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Doddridge County lost, don't look at Jaden Solomon. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Heston Hayes, who posted 11 points.

Eagles
| 12/30/25 vs Doddridge County | 58-55 |
| 12/27/25 vs Fairmont Senior | 61-56 |
| 12/20/25 vs Hampshire | 57-31 |
Robert C. Byrd pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Doddridge County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Looking ahead, Robert C. Byrd will face off against Keyser at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Golden Tornado's rather soft defense (which has allowed 60.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Doddridge County, they will welcome St. Marys at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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