Category Archives: Sports
Pickens scholar-athletes
Pickens High School’s Scholar-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 18 were recognized at the Pickens vs. Easley game on Thursday. The female Scholar-Athlete is Frenchesca Looney. She is a sophomore member of the JV cheer team and was nominated by her honors chemistry teacher, Dr. Sarah Miller. Looney is the granddaughter of Lee Grubbs. The male Scholar-Athlete is Wyatt Reeves. Reeves is a junior and member of the varsity basketball team. He is the son of Corey and Brittani Reeves and was also nominated by Dr. Miller. PHS Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom.
Wave top Pickens to stay perfect in region
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After a 2-11 start to the regular season, the Easley Green Wave boys’ basketball team is rolling in region play, moving to 3-0 following a 59-45 win over county rival Pickens on Thursday.
“We’ve still got a lot to work on,” Easley head coach Michael Jones said after the win. “(Pickens head coach Jeff Harrelson) does a really
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel’s Fruster honored by Panthers
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — While reading from notes on his phone Friday morning, Daniel High School senior and star quarterback Trent Pearman got emotional in the midst of heaping praise on head football coach Jeff Fruster.
The praise and adulation flowed freely in the school’s gym with good reason — though Fruster wasn’t about to let his emotions start flowing too freely with his team, assistants and other well-wishers on hand.
During a surprise ceremony with team representatives on hand, the Carolina Panthers named
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Pickens girls blast ranked Walhalla
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame basketball team picked up a 20-point region road win lsat week over a Walhalla team that was at the time rated No. 9 in the state in Class 4A by a statewide poll.
“That was a great game, and I was so proud of all of them,” Pickens coach Rikki Owens said. “The biggest victory in our win at Walhalla
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Former Lion, Tiger Martin picked in draft
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — After four years spent living out a childhood dream of being part of the Clemson men’s soccer team, John Martin planned to spend the spring enjoying some downtime with his family and letting the pieces fall into place for the next phase of his life.
With acceptance letters already in hand from a trio of in-state medical schools, Martin was simply awaiting word on scholarship information and his standing with some out-of-state schools a little
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Fowler lifts Devils to first region victory
LIBERTY — With the clock winding down on Jan. 11, the Liberty High School girls’ basketball team seemed to be on the verge of pulling out its first region win against the Ninety Six Wildcats.
However, a Wildcat basket with just less than 10 seconds left put the
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Liberty boys’ comeback falls short in loss to Ninety Six
LIBERTY — The Liberty Red Devils boys’ basketball team came out swinging against the Ninety Six Wildcats on Jan. 11, and at the half, they found themselves tied at 27-27.
In the second half, the Red Devils’ favors flipped, as they struggled offensively, allowed Ninety Six get ahead and, despite a late comeback, fell 48-43.
“I just told them I’m proud of the way they played a full 32 minutes on the defensive end,” Liberty coach Jonathan Dilworth said. “We talked about it pregame that defense was going to dictate a lot of offense. When you hold that team to 48 points, you’re going to win most
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Flame blast Eagle Ridge
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After playing one of their best games of the season against Liberty before the holiday break, the Pickens Blue Flame girls’ basketball team returned to action last week against the Next School Eagle Ridge Eagles.
Despite the break, the Blue Flame showed no holiday rust, scoring a season high as they defeated the Eagles 69-14 on Jan. 4.
“I like the way they’ve taken charge,” Pickens head coach Rikki Owens said. “All season I was worried if you take (all-region eighth-grader Ava Owens) out, who’s going to be ‘the guy?’ We’ve got
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Stingy defense helps Green Wave girls defeat Patriots
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a disappointing championship loss to J.L. Mann at Eastside High School’s New Year’s Classic over the holiday break, the Easley Green Wave girls’ basketball team knew it needed to get back on track against the Powdersville Patriots on Wednesday night.
The Green Wave responded with one of their strongest defensive performances of the season in a 43-31 win.
“Our goal heading out of that tournament was to clean it up,” Easley head coach Ivan
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Pickens boys bounce back against Eagles
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Coming off an 0-3 finish at Landrum High School’s Battle at the Border over the holiday break, the Pickens Blue Flame boys’ basketball looked to bounce back against the Next School Eagle Ridge Eagles last week.
The Blue Flame did just that, overpowering the Eagles in an 81-38 win on Jan. 4.
“We needed that confidence-wise, I think,” Pickens head coach Jeff Harrelson said. “We had a good start to the season, but we kind of sputtered for a couple weeks. Any time you can get back on the winning side it helps, especially with region starting next week.”
Propelling the resurgent win was the play of junior forward Coley Gillian. Gillian used his height advantage to make multiple plays down low and even flashed his strong perimeter game by making two three-pointers in a 17-point outing.
“He can and he should hit those,” Harrelson said of Gillian’s outside shots. “He should be dominant down low, too, so I was happy to see him bounce back.”
The Blue Flame flared early, with Gillian picking up seven points in the opening period and Parker Mitchum and Daniel
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
