FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Sophomore Ryan Reasbeck connected for 25 points as Wheeling Central picked up a quality season-opening win over Robert C. Byrd, 72-59 in the Fairmont Senior Polar Bear Invitational.
Both teams advanced to the state semifinals in their respective classes last winter.
Jalen Creighton, who is just six days removed from winning a state football championship, scored 15 of his 17 points in the first quarter. Central used a 9-0 run late in the first quarter to take a 22-15 after the first stanza and they would not relinquish the lead the rest of the way.
Clayton Abate added ten points for the Maroon Knights.
Khori Miles led the Flying Eagles with 22 points while Gavin Kennedy chipped in with 14.
Both teams return to the 201st Fairmont Senior Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Flying Eagles will face Shady Spring (1-0) while the Maroon Knights face the host Polar Bears (0-1).