Wade Hampton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were dealt a 75-16 loss at the hands of the James F. Byrnes Rebels. While losing is never fun, the Generals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 194th, while the Rebels are ranked 24th).
Aaliyah Peace was Wade Hampton's leading scorer, having posted five points. Sophi Michaels held things down on the boards with five rebounds.
Jaida Johnson was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards for James F. Byrnes. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last nine games she's played. Ellison Silver was another key player, putting up ten points.
Wade Hampton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for James F. Byrnes, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wade Hampton will welcome Riverside at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverside is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62 points per game this season. As for James F. Byrnes, they will take on Gaffney at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (James F. Byrnes has won seven straight at home dating back to last season, while Gaffney won eight straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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