Sports

Riverside senior Chandler Pumphrey is heading to USC Upstate, signing a National Letter of Intent with the Spartans last week.

Although she is excited to seek success on the soccer field, Pumphrey said she was impressed with USC Upstate’s academic offerings.

From Eastside to Death Valley, Eagle wideout Ty Thomason hopes to soon make a name for himself on the ACC gridiron.

Thomason announced plans to walk on at Clemson next season, following in the footsteps of his farther, Jeff, who played linebacker for the Tigers in the mid 80s.

For Blue Ridge senior Abby Koger, college is going to be about more than just life on the soccer field.

Koger, who will graduate early from high school, hopes to use her education at The Citadel to begin a career in the U.S. Air Force.

Standout Blue Ridge wide receiver Tay Jenkins will suit up for Lenoir-Rhyne in the fall, signing a National Letter of Intent with the Bears last week.

The North Greenville women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to three games on Saturday afternoon, topping Mount Olive 66-62.

Girls basketball camp at Greer First Baptist
Greer First Baptist Church will sponsor a free Basketball Camp for girls, ages 6-10, every Monday for six weeks beginning Feb. 23. The camp will run from 6-7:30 p.m.
Registration is not necessary (just show up). For more information, call Paul Lister at 630-6625.

With just a few games remaining in the regular season, Tyius Lewis and the Eastside Eagles are making a strong push for a region title.

Lewis scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in two wins last week, earning this week’s Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Player of the Week award.

For 23 years, region opponents have tried to dethrone Eastside, and for 23 years, it hasn’t worked.

The Eagles extended their Class AAA Peach Blossom winning streak last week, defeating region newcomer Emerald 34-25 to take the title.