Sports

A late fourth quarter comeback came up just short for Blue Ridge at home last Friday against Wade Hampton.

Despite digging themselves out of a 28-7 hole, the Tigers were unable to snag a week one win, falling to the Generals 28-24.

Taking a swing: Local law enforcement officers participated in a softball tournament benefiting families of fallen officers last Saturday at Century Park in Greer.

Byrnes quarterback Micah Young tossed five touchdown passes, as the Rebels ran away with a 42-21 victory at T.L. Hanna last Friday night.

Head coach Brian Lane said he felt good about his team’s performance.

Defensive lineman Devin Dexter has been a force for the Rebel defense throughout the first two games of the season, but this week will provide the ultimate test.

The Rebels will take on Mallard Creek Friday night, which enters the season ranked No. 6 nationally.

Brodie Wright was all over the field last Friday night during Greer’s season opening win over Clinton, recording nine solo tackles, six assisted tackles and one tackle for loss.

For his performance, Wright was named The Greer Citizen/ Owens Insurance Defensive Player of the Week.

Senior big man John Guthrie has been handling the load up front for Byrnes so far this season, leading his Rebels to a 2-0 start.

He’s the Yellow Jacket’s go-to running back, and he is starting the season with a bang.

Senior Adrian McGee rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns last Friday night against Clinton, earning The Greer Citizen/ Owens Insurance Offensive Player of the Week award.

By Mark Vasto
For The Greer Citizen

For the past few weekends, I’ve had the chance to watch some old sports movies with my nephews -- whom I refer to as the minions -- or, I should say, I watch them watch movies. One week it was “The Babe” with John Goodman, and the other day “Space Jam.”