Family brings boxing legacy to Greer
About six decades ago, David Barnett walked to school for his first day of second grade.
About six decades ago, David Barnett walked to school for his first day of second grade.
The Lady Yellow Jackets were perfect once again last week, defeating Byrnes 75-60, and Emerald, 63-33.
The two wins improve Greer to 4-2 on the year and 1-0 in conference action.
Wade Hampton has Eastside’s number this year.
The Generals are the only team to defeat the boys basketball team through eight games this season, handing the Eagles a 70-55 loss last Wednesday.
The Tigers fell to Eastside last Friday during the first region game of the season, but Blue Ridge coach Ray Riley said his team has plenty to feel confident about moving forward.
An injury slowed Riverside’s progress last week, forcing the Lady Warriors to find other options during games against Eastside and Blue Ridge.
The girls basketball team faced Eastside last Monday, but lost point guard Sarah Cline to an injury in the first quarter.
Grandmaster Marshall Gagne hosted a demonstration, featuring several area students, last Saturday at his martial arts school, located at 1310 E. Garlington Rd. in Greenville.
The Eastside girls basketball team is off to a 6-3 start, only dropping games to non-conference opponents Wade Hampton and Westside in the early going.
The Lady Eagles return a veteran roster, led by the likes of Allie Miros, Jessica Garlington, Taylor Thompson and Grace Jordan.
It was a rocky week for the Jackets, who suffered a tough loss to their Class AAAA rivals last Wednesday.
The Greer boys basketball team dropped lop-sided matchup to Byrnes, but bounced back to knock off Emerald in the team’s region opener.
Four players scored in double figures, but the Crusaders shot just 36 percent as the team fell during a 79-76 loss to Converse College last week.
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