The Ritchie County Rebels will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Robert C. Byrd Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Ritchie County has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Ritchie County scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Liberty 90-54 on the road. With Ritchie County ahead 56-25 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Ritchie County found their leader in underclassman Elsa Law, who almost dropped a triple-double on 23 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists. Law is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Chelsie Jeffrey, who scored 25 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Robert C. Byrd unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost to East Fairmont on the road by a decisive 47-31 margin. While losing is never fun, Robert C. Byrd can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 31st, while East Fairmont is ranked second).
Ritchie County's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13. As for Robert C. Byrd, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Ritchie County came up short against Robert C. Byrd in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 48-42. Will Ritchie County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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