Sports

Sugar Creek Fun Runs will host its ninth annual Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Sugar Creek III Clubhouse. This event is a family 5k that winds through the neighborhood of Sugar Creek in Greer.

There will be an Elf Run (3/4 mile) at 2:15 p.m. followed by the 5K at 3 p.m.

By Mark Vasto

For the Greer Citizen

A 28-point first quarter propelled North Greenville to a 45-26 win over Tuskegee University in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs last Saturday.

The Crusaders marched out of the gates quickly, driving 73-yards on just three plays to open the game.

By Leland Burch

For The Greer Citizen

After battling to a 21-all deadlock, Greer failed to answer the bell for the second half and was swamped by North Augusta, 52-34, in the AAAA football playoff opener at Dooley Field on Friday night.

Blue Ridge could not get anything going during its round one playoff game against South Aiken, falling 63-6 on the road.

The Tigers, who end the season with a record of 2-9, were held scoreless until the game’s final play, making plenty of mistakes along the way, according to head coach Shane Clark.

The Eagles were just a few minutes away from advancing in the Class AAAA state playoffs when everything began to unravel.

The Eastside football team had worked its way to a double-digit lead on the road against Airport, when quarterback T.J. Gist, who had already recorded five scores, started seeing significant pressure.

Two Blue Ridge baseball players signed national letters of intent last week, making their college decisions final before the season kicks off this spring.

Elijah Henderson and Brandon Southern committed to Clemson University and Toccoa Falls College respectively, and both believe they will have the opportunity to play early.

By Leland Burch

For The Greer Citizen