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Green Wave upset fifth-ranked Pickens at home
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After letting an early lead slip away, the Easley girls’ basketball team 
went into the locker room against the fifth-ranked Pickens Blue Flame in danger of dropping its fourth straight game.
Instead, the Green Wave (9-15, 3-5 Region 1-4A) shutdown Pickens (18-3, 6-2) in the third quarter and held on from there in their best performance of the year as they pulled out the 38-28
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Red Devil boys drop GTC on senior night
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming off four straight losses, the Liberty boys’ basketball team looked to get back on track against the Greenville Tech Charter Warriors last 
Tuesday.
The Red Devils delivered, showcasing their potential in a 77-
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Easley boys bash rival Pickens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Coming off a tough overtime loss to Greenwood, the Easley boys’ basketball team hosted Pickens on Friday night hoping to get over the hump with a rivalry win.
The Green Wave (9-15, 3-5 Region 1-4A) were able to do so in a big way as they
demolished the Blue Flame (4-18, 0-8) 85-37.
“We lost a tough game last night at Greenwood in overtime,” Easley head
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Liberty girls on cusp of playoffs
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Trying to reach the playoffs for the third straight year, the Libertygirls’ basketball team hosted Greenville Tech Charter last Tuesday.
The Red Devils took a major step in the right direction as they were able to pick
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SC High School League announces regions for 24-26 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 plenty of changes in order for Pickens County schools.
After being in different classifications since 2020, Daniel High School and Pickens
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Easley girls bash Berea
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a tough loss to Pickens, the Easley girls’ basketball team returned 
home last Tuesday looking to get back on track against the Berea Bulldogs.
The Green Wave had no trouble doing that as they pummeled the Bulldogs in a 70-29 win.
“It’s good to get a win,” Easley head
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Green Wave survive Berea for crucial region victory
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Taking on a scrappy Berea team, the Easley boys’ basketball team to keep it’s momentum going after a win over rival Pickens the previous week.
The Green Wave used a hot start to take the lead and they held it from there to take down the Bulldogs to take sole possession of fourth place in Region 1-4A in a
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Flame down unbeaten Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Hosting the second-ranked and unbeaten Greenwood Eagles, the third-ranked 
Pickens girls’ basketball team knew they were in must-win territory if they wanted to stay in contention for their second consecutive region championship.
Ahead 37-36 in the final minute, the
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Liberty wins Pickens County duals wrestling championship
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A little over two weeks before they start their state championship defense, the Liberty Red Devils took to the mat last Friday for the Pickens County duals wrestling championship and earned a big victory over their three county foes.
“I was proud of the way our guys wrestled,” Liberty head coach Derek Harris said. “We used a lot of guys tonight so everyone that we brought got to wrestle. We’re winding down our season and I feel like we’re starting to peak at the right time.”
The Red Devils dominated the day picking up a 65-12 win over Daniel, a 59-22 victory over Pickens and a 62-15 win over Easley on their way to the championship.
Ian Valllecillo, JT Spence, Jonah Pierce, Brian Reed and Isaac Reece, all major contributors from the 2023 Class 2A state champion Red Devils picked up pins as the Red Devils completed the clean sweep of their county foes.
The victory was the first Pickens County championship for Harris after taking over for former Liberty head coach Dale Burrell this season. According to Harris, he’s been happy to see the team grow throughout the season.
“We started off in December with a lot of sickness and a lot of injuries,” Harris said. “We were battling that into early January, but I felt the later we have gotten into January, we’re really starting to be where we want to be.”
The championship win also proved to be a nice response after the Red Devils fell in a close region match earlier in the week to top-ranked Chesnee. However, Liberty knows it will see the Eagles down the line in the playoffs with a chance to avenge the loss.
“We came out of that match and felt like we were the better team,” Harris said. “Three points decided it, but that’s wrestling. It made the kids understand that every point matters and tonight, I saw them fighting for that last takedown for the major (decision) when they’re up by six. So, I can see it’s really starting to resonate with the kids and they’re starting to understand why we push them so hard.”
The Red Devils will begin their title defense when the Class 2A playoffs begin on Feb. 3.
Missed free throws doom Pickens in loss
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Taking on a talented Greenwood squad, the Pickens boys’ basketball team knew it would need a nearly perfect effort on both ends in order to pull out its first region win.
However, early mental lapses by the Blue Flame led to a three-point barrage from the Eagles and 16 missed free throws prevented a
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