Category Archives: Sports
Lion girls hold off Pendleton rally
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After taking a 6-4 lead midway through the first quarter, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team never trailed again against Pendleton last 
week, and despite it being a little too close for comfort at the end, Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin was proud of her team’s fight in the 47-43 win.
“I’m just proud of the way the girls came out and fought today,” Griffin said after the Jan. 25 game. “We’ve been battling adversity, and I was glad to see they stepped up for the challenge today.”
On the offensive end it wasn’t the easiest day for the Lions, as leading scorer Destiny Hoover
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Lions’ Lawson commits to Clemson before signing day
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy the Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — When he received his offer from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney in December, Jahiem Lawson felt fairly confident he had found his collegiate home.
But, wanting to do his due diligence, the Daniel High School senior wanted to get on campus for his official visit before
making a final decision.
His visit last month cleared any remaining doubts he may have had, and on Friday he followed in the footsteps of his brother — and a few other prominent Daniel defensive linemen from years past — in committing to play his college football at Clemson. He will sign with the Tigers on National Signing Day this Wednesday.
“I kind of knew (when I was offered), but I wanted to see, so on my official visit, that’s when it really happened,” Lawson said Friday evening. “They brought me in, and it felt like family as soon as I got there.
“It feels amazing. I think it’s a really big opportunity for me to go play for one of the best colleges in the country, so I’m
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Easley girls come back to beat Flame
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Falling in a 9-0 hole from the opening tip, the Easley High School girls’ basketball team appeared to have their work cut out for them against 
county rival Pickens on Thursday night.
The Green Wave cut into the lead as the first half wore on, but still trailed 21-16 going into halftime, before a huge third quarter run gave them a lead heading into the fourth.
In the final quarter, the Blue Flame fought hard to come back, but missed opportunities at the free
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SCFCA honors trio of Daniel High seniors
QB, DE, K earn awards
CENTRAL — More than a month after winning its second straight Class 3A state championship, the honors continue to roll in for the Daniel High School football team.
Last Tuesday, the South Carolina Football Coaches Association unveiled its 2021 Palmetto Champions All-Star Football Team, and three senior Lions were recognized for their roles in helping Daniel win back-to-back state titles for just the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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