Jo Byrns was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. 2025 welcomed they with a 48-26 loss courtesy of the Todd County Central Rebels. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 343rd in Tennessee, while the Rebels are ranked 88th in Kentucky).
Alexis Taylor was her usual excellent self, going 7 for 15 on her way to 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals for Todd County Central. That makes it five consecutive games in which Taylor has scored at least a third of Todd County Central's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Shemwell, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine steals.
Jo Byrns' loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Todd County Central, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jo Byrns will face off against Greenbrier at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Todd County Central, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Christian County at 7:30 p.m. on January 13th.
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