LIBERTY—Tonight Liberty will host Chesnee in basketball games. The night has been named, “Teacher Appreciation Night.”

The Red Devil boys lost to Carolina 70-56 Wednesday night, breaking a two-game winning streak.

Liberty defeated Crescent Tuesday nigh 75-57, sweeping the two-game series with the Tigers. Tyler Winchester led Liberty with 28 points. Josh Roberts added 20 and Jason Teague scored 13. Also scoring were Layke Brown 9, Matt Smith 4 and Joseph Miles 1

The Red Devils are 6-14 on the season but are 3-2 in Skyline AA play. A victory tonight over Chesnee will give Liberty a season sweep of the Tigers, assuring Liberty of a spot in the state playoffs.

The Liberty girls team had back-to-back wins this week over Chesnee and Carolina. Wednesday night Liberty defeated Carolina 48-20. The Lady Red Devils led the entire game. Amber King led Liberty with 22 points and five steals. Casey King had 4 points, 5 assists and 9 rebounds

Tuesday night Liberty defeated Crescent 35-19. Amber King led the Red Devils with 18 points. Also scoring were Shay King-Dunson 6, Audri Cuellar 5, Casey King 2, Mackenzie Alexander 2 and Emily Clardy 2.

Liberty is 3-14 for the year, but 2-3 in conference play and very much in the playoff race. Cresnee defeated Liberty 49-14 Jan. 19 the first time the two teams met.