Sports

Blue Ridge held off a late Berea comeback to earn its first region win of the season last Friday night, topping the Bulldogs 30-27 in overtime.

After establishing a three-score lead, the Tigers felt confident heading into the final period, but that’s when Berea made its move.

Eastside quarterback T.J. Gist found Tyius Lewis in the end zone with four seconds left during last Friday’s region showdown with Chapman, giving the Eagles their fourth win of the season (31-27) and continuing the program’s turnaround season.

Eastside’s red hot Eagles will pose a huge challenge for unbeaten Greer when the two teams clash in an early Peach Blossom 3-A region showdown Friday night at Dooley Field.

A fourth quarter surge pushed Byrnes past Boiling Springs, which spent a good deal of time threatening the Rebels’ perfect record last Friday night.

Despite the close outing, the Rebels knocked off the Bulldogs 28-23 on the road.

Riverside was outmatched against the No. 1 team in the state last Friday night, falling 55-7 to Spartanburg on the road.

With the loss, the Warriors are still in search of their first win of the season.

#43 Tyler Brown

Eastside High

Position: DE
Age: 16
Class: Senior

Parents: Jeff and Lori
Away from the field: Enjoys hanging out with family
Favorite athlete: J.J. Watt
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite artist: Darius Rucker

#11 Travis Lancaster

Blue Ridge High

Position: OLB
Age: 16
Class: Junior

Parents: Shelia and Jeff
Away from the field: Enjoys hunting and fishing
Favorite athlete: Cam Newton
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite video game: Call of Duty Black Ops
Favorite artist: Jeezy  
 

#75 Bradly Thompson

Greer High

Position: OL
Age: 15
Class: Sophomore