Bulldogs blow out Crusaders
Thu, 01/17/2019 - 08:11
Staff Reports
Third ranked Barton College dominated the North Greenville men’s basketball team during a recent matchup, running away by a score of 97–69.
Sports
CPW begins utility line construction
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 09:03
Billy Cannada
Greer CPW is replacing water lines on Trade Street ahead of the city’s Streetscape project, which is set to break ground on Jan. 15 at The Davenport.
The utility company began its work Monday, replacing lines between the 100 through 300 blocks of Trade Street.
A ‘true’ hero
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:42
Staff Reports
True freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence won his first National Championship at Clemson Monday night, dominating the Tide with 347 passing yards and three touchdowns. On the year, Lawrence threw for 3,280 yards and 30 touchdowns on 259 completions.
Region action begins in hoops
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:41
Billy Cannada
Conference play is under way in high school hoops, and the playoff hopes of several local teams will be decided in the coming weeks.
Boys basketball
On the boys side, Riverside has worked its way to a 9-5 overall record and a 1-2 mark in region play.
Lady Crusaders stun Furman in exhibition
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:38
Staff Reports
The North Greenville women’s basketball shocked Furman during a recent exhibition, notching a 78-74 victory.
The Crusaders outscored the Paladins in the first and third quarters, dropping 20 points off Furman turnovers. Karen Donehew led with 29 points, while Ayano Shelton had a solid game with 22 points.
Local wrestlers climb in rankings
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:35
Billy Cannada
Two local wrestling programs boast No. 1 rankings heading into 2019.
Eastside has once again established itself as a Class AAAA powerhouse, ranking above South Pointe, York, Travelers Rest and Airport in polls released this week.
Sports Roundup for the week of January 9
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:33
Staff Reports
Byrnes High to induct hall of fame
Byrnes High will induct five into its inaugural Block B Athletic Alumnia Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Inductees were chosen for the impact they had on D5 schools and the community.
Williams wins Player of the Year
Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:54
Billy Cannada
You saw the touchdowns and highlight plays on Friday nights, but you probably didn’t see what made those moments possible for Dre Williams.
“I work when nobody else is looking—when people are sleeping,” the senior running back said. “I take stuff that I’m not good at and focus in on it. That’s how I approach the game.”
Greer’s Braxton Collins picks Old Dominion
Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:47
Billy Cannada
The best days are ahead for senior Greer wide receiver Braxton Collins, who recently signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Old Dominion.
Collins went down with an injury during the middle of the season, but returned to help his team make a state championship run.
Byrd signs with North Greenville Crusaders
Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:45
Staff Reports
The North Greenville football team inked one signee during the early signing period. Transfer Logan Byrd, of Warner Robins, Georgia, was ranked the number 15 pro-style quarterback coming out of high school in 2016. He originally signed with the University of North Carolina.
