Sports

By Joel FitzPatrick
For The Greer Citizen

Three area girls’ basketball teams began their quest for a state title Tuesday night.

After winning the Region II title, the Blue Ridge Lady Tigers hosted Walhalla in the Class 4A playoffs.

The dynasty continues.

The Eastside wrestling team claimed its fourth straight state championship on Saturday, with a dominating 66-15 win over North Myrtle Beach at Airport High School.

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NASCAR Wire

Davey Allison was perhaps the original “can’t miss” kid.  The drivers he competed against in NASCAR’s premier series liked him so much they would give him advice even as he was beating them.

Jackets look to bounce back
The Blue Ridge girls basketball team disposed of its cross-town rival last week, blowing past Greer, 66-37.

Twelve Tigers found their way into the scoring column, led by Baylie and Abby King who each scored 13 in the contest.

The Tigers completed a season sweep of their cross-town rival, dropping Greer 56-42 last Friday night.

Blue Ridge used a strong second quarter to establish a lead it would not relinquish, winning its fourth region game of the season.

The top-seeded Rebels will compete in the Class AAAAA Upper State Championship on Wednesday after defeating Easley, Clover and Fortmill in the first three rounds of team duals. The Byrnes wrestling team will face Hillcrest, which has knocked off Greenwood, Lugoff-Elgin and Rock Hill.

Save the date, golfers.

Greer Community Ministries will host its 22nd annual Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational on Friday, May 10 at Greer Country Club.

The annual tournament includes two shotgun starts, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The North Greenville men’s basketball team has now won two straight after a 72-64 win over the Bob Jones last week.

The Crusaders shot well, registering a 45.5 field goal percentage and scoring 15 second chance points in the contest. Kovi Tate was the leading scorer, posting a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds.