Category Archives: Sports
Mathis named president of Founders Federal Credit Union
LANCASTER — The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and CEO Bruce Brumfield announced today the appointment of Evan Mathis as its new President, effective immediately.
“After careful consideration and discussion with our Board, we know Evan is the right person to assume this role and maintain the momentum of the steady growth and
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Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School boys’ basketball team returned to action on Friday looking to get back on track against Blacksburg.
The Red Devils (17-5, 5-3 Region 1-2A) took control early and never looked back dominating the Wildcats (5-14, 2-6) to pick up a 70-53 win.
“We were up 25 at one point and I thought we really had a chance to extend it and blow it open, but there was some game rust,” Liberty head coach Brenden Marcell said. “We
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Liberty girls hang tough with Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Hosting 10th ranked Blacksburg on Friday night, the Liberty High School 
girls’ basketball team looked to match their highly rated foe and pick its second region win of the season.
The Red Devils (3-17, 1-7 Region 1-2A) put together a stellar defensive effort to keep things close in the first half but were unable to find the offense to match the Wildcats (15-6, 7-1) in the second half, falling 45-35.
“We’re definitely getting better,” Liberty head
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SC High School League announces regions for ’26-’28 athletic seasons
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — With classification appeals in order, the South Carolina High School League announced region alignments for the next two years for its members last week.
With schools moving down from Class 4A to Class 3A, Daniel High School and Pickens
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Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against Hillcrest, the Easley boys basketball seemed to be on its way to picking up its first region win of the season last Tuesday at home.
However, the Green Wave offense stalled down the stretch with the Rams feasting from the charity stripe to work their way back ahead. From there, Easley couldn’t muster
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Rams down Easley girls
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY —Having shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, the Easley High School 
girls’ basketball team hosted Hillcrest last week still looking to pick up their first victory of the season.
The Green Wave girls dug a big hole early as they struggled with Hillcrest’s full court press and were unable to make their way out despite a strong finish, falling 50-20 to the Rams.
“That full court press they had really gave us fits,” Easley head coach Terry Patterson said. “It’s the
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Ruff hired as LHS football coach
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming off one of the most successful stretches in school history under recently retired coach Paul Sutherland, Liberty High School has found its next head football coach.
In a statement released on Friday, The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) announced that its Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Liberty University
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Red Devil girls come up short against Chesnee
By Ryan Davenport
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The Liberty High School Lady Red Devils were less than a quarter away from picking up a home region win Friday night. Unfortunately, Chesnee (5-14, 1-5) 
found their offense right when it mattered most.
Liberty (3-14, 1-5) seemed to break open a close game on Natalie White’s steal followed by her own transition layup and an and one free throw with 7:19 to play in the game, giving the Devils a 32-29 lead. The Eagles
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Eagles top Devils in shortened contest
By Ryan Davenport
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Thankfully, Liberty’s boys basketball team just reached the halfway point in the Region 1-AA season. Even more fortunate, the Red Devils step out of region play 
for the final time when they host Crescent Tuesday, an opportunity to correct a slight midseason swoon before heading into the second
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