James F. Byrnes falls despite strong effort from Will Fowler

By Team Reports Mar 5, 2024, 5:30am

Recap: James F. Byrnes Rebels vs. Lexington Wildcats

The James F. Byrnes Rebels and the Lexington Wildcats squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the James F. Byrnes Rebels had to settle for second. The contest between them and the Wildcats wasn't particularly close, with the Rebels falling 67-48. James F. Byrnes' defeat signaled the end of their 15-game winning streak.

When it comes to explaining why James F. Byrnes lost, one person who can't be blamed is Will Fowler. Despite the final result, he scored 26 points. Fowler is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last seven games he's played. Kayzzin McDowell was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with eight rebounds and two steals.

James F. Byrnes' loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 26-5. As for Lexington, their victory was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-2.

James F. Byrnes does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Lexington also has no future games currently scheduled.

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