The James F. Byrnes Rebels came up short against the Independence Patriots on Saturday and fell 79-70. The loss was the Rebels' first of the season.
Colt Fowler
| 12/06/25 vs Independence | 18 |
| 12/05/25 @ Greer | 33 |
| 11/26/25 vs Legacy Early College | 21 |
| 11/25/25 @ Keenan | 19 |
| 02/19/25 @ Blythewood | 21 |
| 02/17/25 vs Rock Hill | 18 |
James F. Byrnes' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colt Fowler, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 13 assists. Fowler's afternoon made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Sukhi Singh was another key player, putting up 17 points.
Independence got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was King Rhodes out in front who posted 15 points in addition to eight boards and four blocks. Rhodes also put up two assists, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Christan Jones, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 18 points and three steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, James F. Byrnes fell to 3-1. As for Independence, their record now sits at 4-2.
Looking ahead, James F. Byrnes will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against J.L. Mann at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rebels will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Independence, they will venture away from home to square off against Palisades at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' defense better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 52.2 points per game this season.
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