Basketball Game Preview: Jo Byrns Red Devils vs. Knowledge Academies

By Team Reports Jan 2, 2026, 11:57pm

Basketball Preview: Jo Byrns Red Devils vs. Knowledge Academies

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Previous Games

02/24/25 - Home66-35 W
02/07/25 - Away63-19 W
01/17/25 - Home34-26 W
02/02/24 - Home64-17 W
02/06/23 - Away58-5 W
+ 4 more games

Jo Byrns is a perfect 9-0 against Knowledge Academies since January of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Red Devils will head out on the road to take on Knowledge Academies at 6:00 p.m. This will be Jo Byrns' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.

Jo Byrns is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against White House-Heritage on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Red Devils took a blow against the Patriots, falling 50-18. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-4.

While Knowledge Academies didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They simply couldn't be stopped back in December of 2025 as they easily beat Stem Preparatory Academy 55-8. Knowledge Academies has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 42 points or more this season.

The win made it two in a row for Knowledge Academies and bumps their season record up to 6-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 points in those games. As for Jo Byrns, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Jo Byrns against Knowledge Academies when the teams last played back in February of 2025, as the team secured a 66-35 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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