Category Archives: Sports
Pickens’ Dow commits to South Carolina
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After picking up offers from Appalachian State and Charlotte University in 
the spring, it seemed like Pickens High School quarterback Brooks Dow was set for a big summer in his recruitment.
The Blue Flame star picked up the opportunity he was seemingly looking for on Wednesday night when the University of South Carolina offered him as a preferred walk-on, and the
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Santana Jackson to headline AWL Memorial show, Saturday
PICKENS — Wrestling fans are in for a high-energy night of entertainment this Saturday, June 6, as the American Wrestling League brings its topflight production with all the elements of the major wresting promotions back to the Market at the Mill Event Center for its fourth annual Norton Lewis Memorial Show.
The event will feature a full lineup of top independent wrestling talent, a special Las Vegas-style performance on the stage, and the return of one of the Southeast’s most
Finley paces county athletes at state meets
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — Athletes from around Pickens County took the midlands last week to compete in the South Carolina High School League track and field state championships in their respective classes.
While dozens of athletes from Daniel, Easley, Liberty and Pickens participated, Liberty senior Reid Finley proved to be the cream of the crop, taking first place in the 800
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Tigers ends Lions’ upper state streak
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — Behind 2-0 and down one player due to a first half red card, the Daniel High School boys soccer team look like its hopes were fading in the final minutes of its third round battle with Southside on Wednesday night.
The Lions were able to find some heart with a sensational goal from freshman Marcos Moore in the 70th minute, but were still overmanned and forced to press the Tigers. Ultimately it proved to be too much to overcome as Southside netted two more goals in the final minute to keep Daniel from the state championship for the first time since
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel girls stunned by Dreher in round three
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Falling behind 3-1 in the first half of their third round matchup with Dreher, the Daniel High School girls soccer team was in need of a big effort if it hoped to keep its season alive on Tuesday night.
The top-seeded Lady Lions were able to cut the lead to 3-2 midway through the second half, but just couldn’t muster enough chances down the stretch as they fell to the Blue Devils.
“We came out in the second half and the girls responded well.” Daniel head coach Chad Perry said. “They gave themselves a chance, and that’s all we really were asking for.”
The Lions struggled at times with bigger,
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Wave drop Greenville in elimination game
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY – Easley baseball stayed alive Monday night in the District I-5A Division 2 playoffs with a 7-2 win over region foe Greenville.
Easley (17-12) will now travel back to Nation Ford in an elimination game Wednesday with that winner traveling to Indian Land Friday, needing two wins to advance to nextweek’s Upper State best-of-three series.
Easley scored two in the second inning, keyed by senior left fielder Ayden Beeco’s
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel girls advance to round 3
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School girls soccer team returned to field on Friday night for round two of the Class 4A playoffs against Emerald.
The Vikings provided a stout challenge for the top-seeded Lions, but Daniel held strong to pick up a 3-0 win.
“We need games like that every now and then,” Daniel head coach Chad Perry said. “We did some things well, but didn’t meet some of our goals. Obviously, winning is the
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Devils down Blacksburg, fall to Central
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With their season on the line, the Liberty High School baseball team hosted Blacksburg on Thursday night. Despite falling behind 4-0, the Red Devils were 
able to rally back and take down their region foe 5-4.
The Wildcats were able to take control of
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named
PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Morgan Couch and Andrew Hall are the 2026 recipients of the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Couch and Hall
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
