The Riverside boys soccer team recreated the magic from a year ago, winning its second-consecutive state championship with a 2-1 victory over Chapin in the Class AAAAA final.
It’s the program’s 14th championship overall.
The Greer Warhawks will be back in action on June 1, hoping to make a run at another legion state title.
Greer Post 115 held try outs for the junior and senior teams this week, and saw plenty of interest.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Save Women’s Sports Act into law on Monday.
The bill (H.4608) requires student athletes to compete with teams according to the biological sex stated on their birth certificates.
The Byrnes softball team will square off against Dorman on Wednesday for a chance to face Fort Mill in the Class AAAAA Upper State final.
The Rebels opened Upper State play with a 12-3 win over Clover, but dropped a close 8-7 decision to Fort Mill on Monday.
Several student athletes took home top finishes at Upper State meets over the weekend.
Blake Presley took first for Eastside in the discus and shot put events. Jackson Wyatt earned a third place finish for the Eagles in the 3,200 meter race and the 4x400-meter relay team placed fourth.
A Ladies Day (and guys, too!) event will be held at the Greer Dragway on Saturday, May 21, from 8-11 a.m. Participants will be given driving instructions for various road events that you encounter. Breakfast will be provided, and participants will receive a goodie bag, 32 oz. FireAde, TEAMRFC, instruction, and lots of passes.
Duncan plans golf
tournament May 20
The second Duncanfest golf tournament is planned for Friday, May 20, at River Falls Plantation.
Check-in will begin at noon with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
The event is currently seeking hole sponsors.
Matthew McManaway will be North Greenville’s new men’s volleyball coach, following the retirement of Dr. Fred Battenfield.
McManaway was part of NGU’s first ever men’s volleyball signing class.
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire
In an event fraught with pit road mistakes and mechanical issues, Kurt Busch ran an impeccable race.
Eastside topped Indian Land, 11-1, on Monday night to earn the Class AAAA District IV Championship.
Led by Mavis Graves’ stellar performance on the mound and strong offensive outings from Cayden Erwin, Peter Mershon, Garrett Dehlinger and Blake Shirley, the Eagles advanced to the Upper State tournament.
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