Lincoln County hasn't had much luck against St. Albans recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The two teams will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Lincoln County is leaving town to face St. Albans after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Panthers took a blow against Nitro last Thursday, falling 82-45. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-18.

Chevelle Salmons
| 12/04/25 vs Nitro | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Chapmanville Regional | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Ripley | 2 |
| 02/22/25 @ Nitro | 3 |
| 02/18/25 @ Buffalo | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Despite the loss, Lincoln County had strong showings from Halli Byrd, who posted ten points, and Chevelle Salmons, who put up 11 points and eight rebounds. Salmons is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between St. Albans and Parkersburg, and Parkersburg kept the tradition alive. The Red Dragons were outmatched by the Big Reds and fell 72-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Red Dragons have suffered against the Big Reds since March 9, 2021.
Lincoln County came up short against St. Albans in their previous meeting back in January of 2022, falling 57-49. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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