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County schools open basketball playoffs this week
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the regular season coming to a close last week, six county basketball teams will begin their push toward a state championship this week.
Boasting the county’s lone region champions, Daniel High School opened the playoffs on the hardwood on Tuesday.
The seventh-ranked Daniel girls (14-9, 9-1 Region 1-3A) opened the playoffs by hosting Broome, while the sixth-ranked Daniel boys (19-7, 9-1) took on Chapman.
Results from Tuesday’s matchups were unavailable as of press time but should both teams win, they would
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Red Devils to take on Chesnee for upper state championship
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The Liberty Red Devil wrestling team took two big steps toward defending their Class 2A wrestling championship over the last few days by taking down Landrum and Ninety Six to open the wrestling duals playoffs.
With those wins, the Red Devils will now have to travel to Chesnee on Wednesday to take on the top-ranked Eagles for the upper state
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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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