Two dominant backs in Tre Segarra and Trenton Lynch are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The James F. Byrnes Rebels will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Spartanburg Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
James F. Byrnes took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Eastside by a score of 18-6. Given the Rebels' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Eagles are ranked 78th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Jacobi Fuller
| 10/17/25 vs Eastside | 122 |
| 08/29/25 vs Irmo | 86 |
| 09/12/25 @ Greer | 72 |
| 08/22/25 vs T.L. Hanna | 60 |
| 10/10/25 @ Gaffney | 14 |
James F. Byrnes' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaylinn McDowell, who picked up 96 receiving yards and one score. McDowell's longest reception was for an incredible 76 yards. James F. Byrnes also got a significant boost from Jacobi Fuller, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 122 yards.
Meanwhile, Spartanburg entered their tilt with Boiling Springs on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 21-7 victory over the Bulldogs.
James F. Byrnes better keep an eye on Trey Burke. He was instrumental in Spartanburg's win, throwing for 111 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Burke's passing game has become a key predictor of the Vikings' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise.
James F. Byrnes' win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Spartanburg, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-3.
James F. Byrnes suffered a grim 37-17 defeat to Spartanburg when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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