The James F. Byrnes Rebels will head out to face off against the Wade Hampton Generals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
James F. Byrnes is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Boiling Springs, who was ranked ninth in their home state at the time (James F. Byrnes was ranked seventh). James F. Byrnes took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boiling Springs on Monday. The Rebels' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
While James F. Byrnes ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 29-27, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Wade Hampton suffered their biggest defeat since October 4, 2023 on Wednesday. They came up short against Eastside, falling 3-0. The Generals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
While Wade Hampton had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 21 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-22, 25-22.
James F. Byrnes' loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-7. As for Wade Hampton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
James F. Byrnes beat Wade Hampton 3-1 in their previous meeting back in August. The rematch might be a little tougher for James F. Byrnes since the team 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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