Legion team begins quest for title
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 11:00
Billy Cannada
The Greer Post 115 senior legion team will begin its quest for another state title this week, hoping to repeat its success from 2019.
Sports
Rebel football team caps 7-on-7 play at Hoover
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:58
Billy Cannada
The Byrnes football team wrapped up its 7-on-7 with a trip to Hoover High School in Alabama earlier this month.
The tough competition capped summer workouts for Rebel skill players, who begin practice next week.
“We didn’t have a great tournament, but we got a ton of good reps in,” head coach Reggie Shaw said.
Fowler ready for another run
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:56
Billy Cannada
He’s the only remaining member of Post 115’s 2019 state championship team, and Brody Fowler is ready to do it again.
Now committed to UNC Greensboro, Fowler has taken on more of a leadership role during his 2021 run with the Warhawks.
Greer’s Skinner transferring to IMG Academy
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:20
Billy Cannada
A top-ranked football prospect is leaving Greer High School.
Jaleel Skinner will transfer to IMG Academy for the fall season, according to team officials. Skinner, a class of 2022 tight end, is being recruited by Florida State, Miami, Clemson, Alabama and Texas.
Sports Roundup for the week of July 28
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:16
Staff Reports
Greer High accepting HOF nominations
The Greer High Booster Club is accepting nominations for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have graduated from Greer High a minimum of five years before becoming eligible. Criteria are based on athletic accomplishments as a high school student.
Clinton headed to Tokyo as part of Team USA Karate
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:15
Staff Reports
The Summer plans for one of NGU’s athletic trainers involve a trip to overseas, as Nicole Clinton heads to the Tokyo Olympics as the trainer for Team USA Karate.
Clinton is in her seventh year working with North Greenville athletes as part of a partnership with Prisma Health.
Warhawks inch closer to state tournament
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:40
Billy Cannada
The Warhawks are one win away from a state tournament appearance following a 4-2 win over Greenwood Monday night.
The Post 115 senior team advanced to round two of the playoffs with an 8-0 win over Chesterfield last week.
Redhype Raiders claim GURHA title
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:38
Billy Cannada
The Redhype Raiders recently claimed the Greer Upstate Recreational Hockey Association Division A Championship.
The Raiders topped the Banana Bunch, 8-6, in the championship game.
Up one goal late in the third period, Redhype sealed the win when the Banana Bunch pulled their goalie in an attempt to even the score.
Area teams embrace full slate of games in 2021
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:36
Billy Cannada
A full slate of games are on tap for area high school football teams in 2021.
Limited to only seven games in 2020 due to COVID-19, Blue Ridge, Byrnes, Eastside, Greer and Riverside will play 10 games this fall.
NGU will open with Limestone
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:35
Staff Reports
After missing an entire year due to COVID-19, North Greenville will play a full slate of games in 2021.
The Crusader’s return will be a Saturday (Sept. 4) bout versus Limestone College. The Crusaders and Saints have met three times in the past, but not since the 2017 season, a 27-20 win for North Greenville.
