Clay County lost to Braxton County back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Panthers were dealt a 64-36 defeat at the hands of the Eagles. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Braxton County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamie Nettles, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 12 rebounds. Nettles is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brady Toler, who posted 12 points.
Clay County's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Braxton County, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Clay County will square off against Calhoun at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Braxton County, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Doddridge County at 7:00 p.m. on February 3.
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