James F. Byrnes typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Boiling Springs proved too difficult a challenge. They snuck past the James F. Byrnes Rebels with a 53-48 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bulldogs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Rebels are ranked third).
James F. Byrnes' loss came despite strong showings from Colt Fowler and Fabian McClintock. Fowler posted 15 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds, while McClintock went 5-for-10 to rack up 17 points and five boards. McClintock is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 17 games he's played. Sukhi Singh was another key player, putting up six points.
Boiling Springs has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for James F. Byrnes, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 23-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boiling Springs will square off against Gaffney at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for James F. Byrnes, they will face off against Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverside will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something James F. Byrnes surely won't give up without a fight.
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