Sports

North Greenville University freshman soccer standout Faith Knoedler was recently named Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year.

Knoedler led Conference Carolinas during league play in goals (nine) and points (19).

By Holly Cain
NASCAR Wire

An emotional Alex Bowman could only shake his head and give kudos to the crew of his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet following a dramatic victory over Denny Hamlin Sunday in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.

The Blue Ridge softball team dominated Southside Monday night, earning a 26-0 win on the road.

Mallory Cannon went 4-for-5 on the night with three runs scored and two RBI.

The Tigers also picked up a 8-3 win over Wren on Saturday.

The Blue Ridge Baseball team picked up two more wins Monday night, sweeping a double header against Southside at home. 

The Tigers have now won 11 games on the season and are 5-1 in region play.

Blue Ridge dominated game one against Southside, cruising to a 17-0  victory.

The Lady Yellow Jacket soccer team is 5-4 on the year and 2-1 in region play. Greer will take on Greenville at home this week.

The Rebels didn’t need to look far while searching for a new cheer coach.

Lisa Redding was recently selected as Byrnes High’s Varsity Competitive/Sideline Head Cheer Coach.

Redding has served the program in various roles since 2009.

She has served as head coach of the JV Rebels Competitive/Sideline Cheer team.

Byrnes strength coach Mike Srock has been elected to the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) Hall of Fame. Srock will be inducted with the Class of 2021 on July 25 during the SCACA’s Annual Awards Ceremony at the Greenville Convention Center.

City to host Try Rugby Day April 24
The City of Greer will host a free Rugby Camp in conjunction with Clemson University, South Greenville Rugby Club, and The Greenville Griffins on Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at Turner Park.
The event is open to children ages 6-18.