Robert C. Byrd extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-13. They were outmatched by the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights and fell 75-24. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 84th, while the Maroon Knights are ranked 12th).
Despite the loss, Robert C. Byrd still got an impressive performance from Kendall Sturm, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 12 rebounds. Savanna Sherrard was another key player, putting up six points.
As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.
Seneca Heller was her usual excellent self, going 6-for-11 from beyond the arc to rack up 28 points and six steals. Heller is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Payton, who shot 56% from the field on her way to 12 points along with six assists and three steals.
Looking ahead, Robert C. Byrd will be playing at home against Grafton at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they are taking a road trip to face off against Tyler at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Heller and Katie Grimm.
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