After flying high against Glenvar last Wednesday, William Byrd came back down to earth. The William Byrd Terriers were dealt a 64-27 defeat at the hands of the Salem Spartans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Terriers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Spartans are ranked 49th).
It was another big night for Bailey Rider, who posted 12 points in addition to seven assists and four steals for Salem. Rider is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Charli Wynn, who had 11 points and three steals.
William Byrd has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Salem, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
William Byrd wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 55-39 loss against Bassett on the 3rd. As for Salem, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-25 victory against Blacksburg on the 3rd.
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