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Flame burn Blue Ridge
By Zander Clarkson
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
GREER — Blue Flame volleyball travelled to Blue Ridge High School on last Tuesday night to take on the Tigers in their first Region 2-4A matchup. In set one, the Blue Flame were quickly down four points, but rallied back to tie the set at 10 
apiece. Pickens took a 16 to 10 advantage that was quickly erased by Blue Ridge, who then took a 24-20 advantage and went on to
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Daniel, Easley compete at tri-match
The Daniel and Easley High School volleyball teams competed in a tri-match with Wren at Daniel High School last Wednesday. Daniel went 1-1 at the match defeating their county foe and falling to the Hurricanes, while the Green Wave lost both matchups. Above: Daniel’s Ava Ross reaches out to make a dig. Below: McKenzie Carr takes a swing at the ball.
Keowee Charity Golf Classic set
PICKENS — The Keowee Charity Golf Classic is set for Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 2 p.m.
The event will be played at The Rock Golf Course and Resort, located at 171 Sliding Rock Road in Pickens.
The cost for the event is $70. Price includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and lunch. Golf format is captain’s choice, with registration beginning at 1 p.m. and a shotgun start scheduled at 2 p.m.
There is a raffle planned, with tickets on sale for $5 each or five for $20. Proceeds from the tournament will go to the local food bank, The Gleaning House and 10 Line Ministries 10LineMinistries.org).
For more information, call (864) 414-2054 or email keoweegolfclassic@gmail.com.
Read all about Daniel’ huge come from behind win over Stratford in Columbia in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY
Lions come alive in the fourth quarter against Stratford to keep winning streak alive; Easley drops home opener to Wren; Devils pick up first win against southside; second half woes doom Pickens and Tigers struggle to compete with Georgia and so much more in this week’s Football Frenzy available only in the Pickens County Courier.
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Read all about Pickens’ huge win over Easley in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY
Blue Flame drop Easley in overtime behind McCollum’s five touchdowns, Daniel downs Chapman in season opener, Liberty falls to Fountain Inn and so much more in this week’s Football Frenzy available only in the Pickens County Courier.
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GET INTO A FRENZY!!!
After eight long months of waiting, football is back in Pickens County, and nobody covers it better than the Pickens County Courier in our weekly FOOTBALL FRENZY. The award-winning section begins this week only in the Courier and includes previews, rosters and schedules for all four Pickens County high schools. To its time to get into a frenzy, a FOOTBALL FRENZY that is.
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Central Tigers host inaugural meet and greet
CENTRAL — High School football officially kicks off in the Upstate this week, but the stars of tomorrow are gearing up for their season as well.
Long before players win state titles at Daniel High School, they’re putting in work in the local Central Tigers youth football program.
Residents were able to meet the 2024 teams Thursday night at
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Panthers Fan Fest a success in team’s return to Clemson
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The Carolina Panthers returned Thursday evening to where it all began — Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
The NFL team based out of Charlotte, N.C., returned to the stadium — the site of the team’s home games during its inaugural 1995 season — for its annual Fan Fest as it prepares for its 30th season, which will kick off next month.
Spectators had opportunities to receive autographs from current players — along with former Panthers greats
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PHS taking nominations for new Hall of Fame class
PICKENS — The Pickens High School athletic department is currently taking application for the upcoming Pickens 
High School Athletic Hall of Fame class.
To nominate a person for the prestigious honor, those interested should submit the nominee’s name, years they were at Pickens High School, their sports and awards, post-
Powell, host city honored at SLWS
Pictured above, Longtime Easley Parks and Recreation director Gregg Powell throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Senior League World Series in Easley on Saturday. Powell was recognized for his accomplishments in athletics in Easley, and Field 1 at the J.B. “Red” Owens Sports Complex was renamed Gregg Powell Field. Below, Senior League World Series tournament director Kimber Nelson, right, presents Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert with a home plate to thank the city of Easley for hosting the SLWS. Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
