PICKENS — The Pickens Carolina One 18 Elite volleyball team placed second among many powerful teams in the Big South National Qualifier in Atlanta and at the USA Volleyball Palmetto Region State Championship at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center.

The Pickens Carolina One club volleyball team, which goes by the name “Pride,” features upper-level players from four area high schools — Pickens, Easley, Powdersville and Seneca. Pride is coached by Pickens’ Nikki Anthony, who won four state volleyball championships during her playing days at

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