Belfry is 8-2 against Phelps since January of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Belfry Pirates are on the road again and plays the Phelps Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on February 26th. Hopefully Belfry focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 19 on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Belfry strolled past Man with points to spare, taking the game 53-34. The win was all the more spectacular given Belfry's disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 239th in Kentucky, while Man is ranked 112th in West Virginia).
Belfry can attribute much of their success to Eric Daniels, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds and four steals, and Makaden Maynard, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Daniels is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Carter Jude, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Phelps entered their tilt with Elliott County with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Phelps walked away with a 63-50 victory over Elliott County on Friday.
Belfry's record now sits at 9-20. Phelps' record now sits at 17-12.
Belfry came up short against Phelps in their previous meeting on February 8th, falling 77-70. Can Belfry avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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