Sports

By Leland Burch
For The Greer Citizen
Greer’s football motor continued revving to the red line to knock off previously unbeaten Greenville, 27-19, in a battle of old rivals Friday night at Dooley Field.

By Leland Burch
For The Greer Citizen
Most “Jacket Bowls” are big games, and this Friday night’s Greer vs. Union battle is no exception.

The Greer Police Department raised approximately $6,500 during its annual golf tournament benefiting the Cops for Tots program.

Last Thursday, teams gathered at the Greer County Club to support the primary fundraiser for the annual Christmas program.

The Rebels used their running game to dig themselves out of a hole on the road last Friday, topping Boiling Springs, 45-21.

The win is the sixth of the season for Byrnes and the first in region competition.

The High flying Eaglesran into a stone wall – Greer’s defense – at Dooley Field on Friday night when the Yellow Jackets celebrated Homecoming with a 42-7 victory that brought previously unbeaten Eastside down to earth.

One big game follows another at Dooley Field this month when undefeated Greenville comes to town Friday to face Greer High in a 7:30 p.m. match-up.

“No question, this is another big game for us,” said Greer Coach Will Young whose Yellow Jackets knocked off previously unbeaten Eastside last week.

Blue Ridge picked up its first region win last Friday, topping rival Travelers Rest, 32-20, to claim “the jug” and bragging rights.
The Tigers stormed out of the gate, taking a two score lead at 12-0. That lead did not last, however, as the Devildogs scored twice to go up 13-12.
Keeping its foot on the gas, Blue Ridge responded.

Three area football players will compete at this year’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following recent selections.

Bradly Thompson (OL) and Qua White (DB) will represent the Jackets while Khalid Jones (LB) represents Byrnes High at the 81st installment of the All-Star game.