James F. Byrnes Rebels (Duncan, SC) supporters were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Spartanburg Vikings (Spartanburg, SC), 59-44 in a league challenge.

With the victory, James F. Byrnes improves its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Rebels host Boiling Springs (Spartanburg, SC) to confront the Bulldogs in a AAAAA Region 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 11-11. Boiling Springs lost 68-56 in their recent league challenge against Dorman (Roebuck, SC)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Gaffney Indians (Gaffney, SC) in a AAAAA Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Spartanburg will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 5-14 record after their 88-64 league loss to James F. Byrnes (Duncan, SC).