Basketball Recap: James F. Byrnes Continues Road Dominance on Tuesday

Rebels

Margin (Wins)

01/28/25 @ Wade Hampton	59
01/04/25 vs Wade Hampton	49
01/17/25 @ Boiling Springs	45
12/06/24 vs Greer	41
12/10/24 vs Eastside	40

James F. Byrnes was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Spartanburg on Tuesday. The James F. Byrnes Rebels were the clear victor by a 70-44 margin over the Spartanburg Vikings. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 22 points or more this season.

Jaida Johnson was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 12 games she's played. Ashlyn Evans was another key player, putting up 16 points and five rebounds.

James F. Byrnes smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in 13 consecutive contests.

Several Vikings players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was De'Asia Bridges, who posted 13 points along with six boards and five steals. Bridges has become a key player for Spartanburg: the team is 6-3 when she posts at least five steals, but 5-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Sainvil, who had 16 points and five rebounds.

James F. Byrnes pushed their record up to 15-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.8 points. As for Spartanburg, they now have a losing record at 11-12.

James F. Byrnes didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 66-63 victory against Dorman on the 7th. As for Spartanburg, they have also already played their next matchup, a 61-57 defeat against Gaffney on the 7th.