Sports

Greer Baseball Classic teams recently wrapped up 2017, and four champions were crowned.

Finishing first in the single A league were the GBC Pirates, who edged out the GBC Brewers in the championship. In double A, the GBC Tigers won gold and the GBC Angels took silver.

By Leland Burch
For The Greer Citizen

Blue Ridge High School named its baseball field for a decorated former head coach Tuesday night.

Now known as “Jerry Henson Field,” the Tigers’ home turf was dedicated at a ceremony honoring current players.

A lifelong resident of the Blue Ridge Community, Henson is a 1962 honor graduate of Blue Ridge High School.

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire

The story I would like to tell this week is not my own, but I believe it is one we can all embrace.

I could go a different route. We could talk about how, although I do believe NASCAR needs an annual All-Star Race, I’d prefer that they come up with a format that isn’t completely incomprehensible and yes, I’m gonna say it … boring.

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire

Kevin Harvick was between a rock and a hard place with three laps left in Saturday’s Hisense 4K TV 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Ryan Blaney took full advantage of the veteran driver’s conundrum.

Greer High basketball coaches Greg Miller and Mazzie Drummond are teaming up to host the third annual Yellow Jacket Basketball Camp from July 17-20.

The camp, which will be held from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, was designed to spark interest in the program from young players.

By Mark Vasto
For The Greer Citizen

I was once told that the day you stop trying to leave a legacy is the day your legacy begins. It has to do with humility and letting your actions speak louder than words.