After losing to the Hampshire Trojans the last time they met, the Robert C. Byrd Eagles decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Robert C. Byrd came out on top against Hampshire by a score of 46-34 on Saturday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Robert C. Byrd has managed all season.
Robert C. Byrd got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Emmanuell Holmes out in front who scored 14 points. Rylee Dickerson was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
The win makes it two in a row for Robert C. Byrd and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Hampshire, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing East Fairmont the next time they take the court. Hampshire will head out to face East Fairmont at 2:00 p.m. on January 2, 2024, while Robert C. Byrd will host them at 2:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.