The Robert C. Byrd Eagles will challenge the Doddridge County Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Robert C. Byrd is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 80-52 win over Keyser. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Eagles with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Doddridge County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They really took it to Clay County for the full four quarters, racking up a 69-39 victory. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 20 points or more this season.
Doddridge County's win came from a few key players Robert C. Byrd will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaden Solomon, who went 6 of 9 en route to 12 points and six rebounds. What's more, he also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jerod Trent, who posted ten points along with five assists and five boards.
Doddridge County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Doddridge County's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Robert C. Byrd, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
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