Monthly Archives: August 2015
Prater’s Creek celebration scheduled for August 23
PICKENS — Prater’s Creek Baptist Church will observe Celebration Sunday on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. The church was organized in 1875 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1975.
During Celebration Sunday, members will reflect upon God’s gracious blessings in the last 40 years. Everyone is invited to share in the celebration. A covered-dish luncheon will follow the worship service.
Pickens High Class of 1950 and 1960 reunions planned
PICKENS — The Pickens High School class of 1950 will celebrate its 65th reunion at the Gatehouse restaurant Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11:30 a.m. A buffet will be available. Contact Betty Baker Chapman at (864) 859-8710 with any questions.
In addition, the Pickens High School Class of 1960 is planning a 55-year reunion for Sept. 19. If you have not received information or have questions, contact Jane Underwood Wyche at (864) 982-1877 or J1942@aol.com or Connie Bowers at (864) 878-9925 or jconniebowers@gmail.com.
Courier Community Calendar 8-19-15
• Movies on the Market start Aug. 29
The city of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships will host Movies on the Market on Saturday nights from Aug. 29 to Oct. 3.
The movies start around 8 p.m. and will be shown at the outdoor amphitheater in Old Market Square in downtown Easley.
The family oriented movie series has become a fan favorite throughout Pickens County. Shown in the beautiful outdoor city amphitheater, it makes for a great family night, friend get-together night or date night. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. For more information, visit easleyevents.com or call (864) 423-4344.
• Children’s Fall Festival set in Easley
The city of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships will host a Children’s Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4-8 p.m.
The event will be held around the downtown merchants and at Old Market Square in Easley. Children can trick or treat with the downtown merchants and then join a fun-filled festival with games, music, costume contests and more. The festival is free.
For more, visit easleyevents.com or call (864) 423-4344.
• Luter to speak at Rock Springs
Dr. Fred Luter Jr., pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans and past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be speaking in a one-night crusade at Rock Springs Baptist Church on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
Pre-service music will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will be provided by Crusade choir and orchestra.
Rock Springs is located at 201 Rock Springs Road in Easley.
• Anderson reunion planned on Aug. 23
The descendants and friends of the late J.R and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will have their annual family reunion at Mountian Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Building on Aug. 23 starting at 1 p.m. Plates and cups will be furnished.
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans.
For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all interested local residents to attend its meetings.
The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central. New visitors are always welcome.
• Pickens Lions plan meetings each month
The Pickens Lions Club is in need of new members. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Pizza Inn in Pickens. Dinner begins at 6:40 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the club or simply finding out more about the club and how it serves Pickens.
Courier Obituaries 8-19-15
GLENN MCHENRY
PICKENS — Glenn Russell McHenry Jr., 74, husband of Peggy Ellenburg McHenry, passed from this life on Saturday Aug. 1, 2015.
Glenn was born in Kansas City, Mo., a son of the late Glenn Russell and Fern Opal Justice McHenry. He was retired as a department manager from Ryobi Motor Products after 30 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy McHenry of the home, a daughter, Karen Waldrop of Pickens, and a son, John Robert McHenry of Easley, two grandchildren, Caitlin Waldrop and Kimberly McHenry, and one great-grandchild, Darren Genobles. Also surviving are sisters, Glenna Patnode, Fern Sparks and Dona Marie Morse, and a brother, Ronnie McHenry.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
JIM GRIMES
EASLEY — James Bradley “Jim” Grimes, 62, of 1627 Powdersville Road, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Tawas, Mich., he was a son of the late Paul Grimes and Ellen Bradley Grimes Brown.
He was employed by Caliber Collision. He was a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Greenville H.O.G. Chapter, where he was a road captain.
Surviving are two sons, Brad and Brian Grimes both of Easley; six sisters, Joyce Christiansen, JoAnn Hatch, Janet Vohwinkle, Jeanne Morris, Judi Mitchell, and Jyl Holland; four brothers, Rev. John Grimes, Jerry Grimes, Jeffrey “Joe” Grimes and Willard “Bill” Grimes.
A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Grimes was held Aug. 15 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s honor are requested to the local H.O.G. chapter in your area.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
MIKE STANSELL
EASLEY — Michael Jackson “Mike” Stansell, 55, of 199 Powdersville Main, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.
Born in Easley, he was a son of the late M.J. and Martha Stansell.
He was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Clemson University. His hobbies included fishing, shrimping, boating, guitars, music and cooking.
Surviving are a daughter, Riley Stansell of Charleston; a sister Kay LeRoy (Sam) of Greenwood; a brother, Brett Stansell (Angela) of Easley; two aunts, Sara Nalley and Lorene Glymph; two uncles, Truett and Furman Stansell; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services to honor Mike’s life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Road, Liberty SC 29657.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements
DAVID LEE POSEY
EASLEY — David L. Posey, 74, husband of Sandra Kay Patterson Posey, passed from this life, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at his home.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late John Wesley and Ethel Hiott Posey, Mr. Posey was a member of Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from F & R Asphalt Inc.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years of the home, three sons; Ronald David Posey of Easley, Rev. Danny Posey of Pickens, Stevie Ray Posey of Duncan, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Posey was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
Services were held Aug. 17 at Dillard Funeral Home, with entombment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
MARY MAGDELINE “MAGGIE” HAYES
EASLEY — Ms. Maggie, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Saluda, N.C., a daughter of the late Clyde and Dora Pace.
Ms. Maggie was a Christian who loved serving the Lord and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She was very compassionate and was always helping others. The Lord and her family were the most important things to her in this life.
She was a very outgoing and loving person who blessed others. She spent many hours visiting shut-ins weekly and volunteered her time at local nursing homes and to the Alzheimer’s Association. She enjoyed many hobbies, including playing the piano, singing, clogging, cooking, photography, working with crafts and flowers and was an avid reader.
Ms. Maggie graduated from Travelers Rest High School. She worked in various fields over the years. In 1984, she returned to school and obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Donaldson Vocational Center. She most enjoyed her work in the nursing field and especially in home health, eventually retiring from that same field.
Ms. Maggie is survived by her three sons, Danny Hawkins (Nancy) of Easley, Kenneth Hayes (Annette) of Arkansas, Elijah Hayes (Janie) of Liberty, and five daughters, Myrtice Cox (Rusty) of Liberty, Brenda Brown (Curtis) of Greer, Sandra Stegbauer of Columbia, Amy Clark (John) of Taylors, and Nora Stamey (Clifton) of Easley. She is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen Green and Vernell Dixon. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Hubert Hawkins, and her second husband, Roy Hayes; three brothers, Grady Harold Pace, John Pace and Stanley Pace; one sister, Cydee Pace, and two special sons-in-law, Rufus Durham and David Stegbauer.
Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, with Dr. David Gallamore, Rev. Doug Goss and Don Pilgrim officiating. Burial followed at Corinth Baptist Church in Easley.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
JACKIE L. STEWART
EASLEY — Jackie Lee Stewart, 68, of South 6th Street, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at his home.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Jack and Geneva Wardlaw Stewart. Mr. Stewart was formerly employed with Randy Wardlaw Painting Contractors and Carolina Painting.
Surviving are the love of his life, Martha Gray of the home; a daughter, Kay Gray and her fiancee’, “Big Joe” Yantz of Liberty; three sisters, Carolyn Stewart of Greenville, Becky Edens and Sandy Misner, both of Easley; and a brother, Sammy Stewart of Easley.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Roby; and three brothers, Stephen Stewart, Daniel Stewart and Billy Stewart.
Funeral services were held Aug. 17 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Golden Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
BRIAN S. KEITH
Iva — Brian Scott Keith, 48, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Brian was born in Greenville County, a son of Curtis Samuel Keith of Iva and the late Shirley Cason Keith. He was a machinist by trade and he was employed with Home With A Heart in Easley, where he helped operate their thrift stores.
Survivors include his father, Curtis Keith of Iva, and brothers, Robert Keith and Nathan Keith, both of Greenville.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Rd, Liberty, SC 29657.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Courier Notice to Creditors 8-19-15
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Lillian Masters Day
Date of Death: 07/07/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900489
Personal Representative: Gail H. Ellenburg
Address: 351 Scotland Rd.
Easley, SC 29640
Aug 5, 12, 19
Estate: Seth Lyman Eckard
Date of Death: 04/09/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900488
Personal Representative: Bonny Ferguson
Address: 127 W. 5th St.
Summerville, SC 29483
Attorney: P. Brandt Shelbourne
Address: 131 E. Richardson Ave.
Summerville, SC 29483
Aug 5, 12, 19
Estate: Linda Faye Morrison Hall
Date of Death: 05/14/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900503
Personal Representative: John M. Hall
Address: 201 Deer Point Dr.
Liberty, SC 29657
Attorney: John J. Stathakis
Address: 121 West Benson Street
Anderson, SC 29624
Co-Personal Representative:
Melissa Stafford
Address: 358 Simms Mill Rd.
Liberty, SC 29657
Aug 5, 12, 19
Estate: Sandra Marie Corrente Fix
Date of Death: 12/13/2014
Case Number: 2015ES3900153
Personal Representative: David Kinsela
Address: 519B E. Main St.
Easley, SC 29640
Attorney: Howard E. Sutter, III
Address: 200 East Main St.
Easley, SC 29640
Aug 5, 12, 19
Estate: Sandra Gail Duncan Dodgins
Date of Death: 07/13/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900478
Personal Representative:
Justin Wade Carlton Dodgins Sharp
Address: 14391 Clazemont Rd.
Montpelier, VA 23192
Attorney: Tyler B. Oshields
Address: Post Office Box 1428
Easley, SC 29641
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Danny Ray Ward, SR.
Date of Death: 07/14/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900526
Personal Representative: Dare B. Ward
Address: 281 Cedar Hill Rd.
Six Mile, SC 29682
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Roger William Koonce
Date of Death: 07/07/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900513
Personal Representative:
Jo Ann Simmons Koonce
Address: 600 Queens Court
Clemson, SC 29631
Attorney: Cheryl Aaron
Address: Post Office Box 1862
Clemson, SC 29631
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Randall Joe Durham
Date of Death: 05/24/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900509
Personal Representative: Marjorie D. Durham
Address: 315 Patterson Rd.
Liberty, SC 29657
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Michael Alan Muir
Date of Death: 06/21/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900510
Personal Representative: Shirley Christina Caldwell Muir
Address: 818 Jones Mill Rd.
Central, SC 29630
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Theron Johnson Crenshaw
Date of Death: 07/10/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900498
Personal Representative:
Deborah Sue C. Allgood
Address: 153 Highland Dr.
Pickens, SC 29671
Aug 12, 19, 26
Estate: Evelyn William Edens
Date of Death: 05/15/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900536
Personal Representative: Carol Williams
Address: 107 Ida Drive
Mauldin, SC 29662
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Aug 19, 26, Sept 2
Estate: Mary Ellen Childress Wood
Date of Death: 06/15/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900512
Personal Representative: Jonathan Wood
Address: 102 Pine Mtn. Drive
Easley, SC 29640
Attorney: Karen S. Roper
Address: Post Office Box 246
Pickens, SC 29671
Aug 19, 26, Sept 2
Estate: Gene Edward Stubblefield
Date of Death: 06/29/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900532
Personal Representative: Shirley Mae Stubblefield
Address: 647 Smith Memorial Hwy.
Central, SC 29630
Attorney: Richard A. Jones, Jr.
Address: 1306 S. Church Street
Greenville, SC 29605
Aug 19, 26, Sept 2
Courier Trespass Notices 8-19-15
Trespass Notice
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing.
All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Lola S. Lusk and Deborah Lusk Young Oct. 2015
Judy E. McJunkin Oct. 2015
Jean C. Watson Oct. 2015
Allen and Nancy Hess Nov. 2015
Charles M. Smith Jr. Nov. 2015
Robert Q. Finley and June C. Finley Nov. 2015
Peggy Noblett Dec. 2015
John T. M. Tompkins Dec. 2015
James Dan Winchester and Avenelle S. Winchester Dec. 2015
Dana and Donna Wolfe Dec. 2015
Betty McGrew Hill Jan. 2016
Jessica Anderson Faus Jan. 2016
Barry and Rhonda Herd Feb. 2016
Harold Caddell Feb. 2016
Pamela Wilson Feb. 2016
Danny McCall March 2016
L.C. Russell March 2016
Joshua Daughety and
Sue Mittelstadt March 2016
Jim D. Kelly April 2016
The Echo Valley Land Trust June 2016
Frank M. and Marie M. Crane June 2016
Jimmy McGrew June 2016
Dwight C. and Thelma P. Thrift June 2016
Melvin Lamar and Catherine Gilstrap July 2016
Artistic Builders Inc. July 2016
Larry Gibson July2016
Greg M. Cadell and Mary E. Caddell. July 2016
John F. Hendricks July 2016
Doris and Waymon Aikens July 2016
Cecil and Ruby Reid Aug. 2016
Carl W. Porter Nov. 2016
Dolly Morris Dec. 2016
Sarah Rampy Jan. 2017
Tredwell and Erica Zeigler Feb. 2017
Edward and Evinne Elrod July 2017
Randy and Lynn Griffin Aug. 2017
Jeffery D. and Sandra Couch Aug. 2017
Courier Classifieds 8-19-15
Announcements
To all persons claiming an interest in: 1986-17’6″- PROCRAFT-1982-115HP-EVINRUDE-E115TLCNB. SHAWN ROOKS will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at 803-734-3858 upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement. If no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCNDR shall issue clear title. Case No:20150505950322.
8/19, 26, 9/ 2
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Help Wanted
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CITY OF EASLEY: The City of Easley is seeking a Zoning Enforcement Officer for the Planning and Development Department. This position will perform enforcement of zoning codes, city ordinances, and also routine-to-complex administrative and clerical work in support of efficient and effective department operations; provide professional, courteous customer service at all times and perform related duties as assigned. A successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and a valid SC Driver’s License. Candidates are expected to have general knowledge of office procedures and have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. To apply on line please go to www.cityofeasley.com or an application can be picked up at Planning and Development Department at 205 North 1st Street, Easley, SC if submitting by mail please send a City of Easley application, and résumé to: Tommy Holcombe; Building Official City of Easley PO Box 466 Easley, SC 29641 tholcombe@cityofeasley.com Deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm August 31, 2015. No phone calls please. The City of Easley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
8/19, 25
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The Willows of Easley has an openings for a Full-Time Dietary Aide. Applicant should be DEPENDABLE, mature, courteous, well mannered, and enjoy working with seniors. Cooking experience a plus. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays. Applications will be taken M-F 9-5. Phone 855-9800. Applications less than 30 days old will be considered. EOE.
8/19, 26
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Aides Needed: Looking for loving, caring dependable people to care for clients in their home. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. Contact Susan or Sandy at 864-859-1949 for more info. TFC
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DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: Must have Class “A” driver’s license with good record. Call 878-9502. TFC
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Auctions
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Services
Motorcycle tour ride. Guided casual ride along 65 miles of countryside in Pickens County for info call 506-1679. 8/19
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JC & Family Landscaping: Tree-trimming, landscape maintenance, irrigation, free quotes. 15 years experience contact (864)207-6046 Joey Ward owner/operator. SW
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For Rent
Pickens: off Carol Lane minutes from Pickens High School, 3bed/2bath brick house, garage, covered patio, small pets possible, $750/mth, deposit required available in 2 weeks. Call 864-878-7776. 8/12, 19
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Police: Gunpoint rape suspect caught in NC
EASLEY — A man was captured in North Carolina Sunday night after police claim he abducted a woman at gunpoint from a store near Dacusville and sexually assaulted her.
Antwon Marcees Rogers, 28, whose address is listed on warrants as 200 Eunice Drive, Apartment M4, in Greenville, was arrested by officers of the Hendersonville (N.C.) Police Department at a motel in the area at around 9 p.m. Sunday, less than 24 hours after the alleged incident.
According to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Creed Hashe, a woman was abducted at gunpoint from the parking lot of the Dollar General store at 3711 Farrs Bridge Road in the early-morning hours of Sunday.
Hashe said the woman was sexually assaulted in her vehicle before being forced into the trunk of the car, driven to Greenville County, forced to have sex at gunpoint again and left on the side of the road.
Greenville County authorities alerted the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office at about 6 a.m. that the woman was being treated at a local hospital and provided information detailing the initial assault.
Hashe said the sheriff’s offices from both counties worked together throughout the day on Sunday and into the early-morning hours of Monday to gather information and collect evidence which ultimately identified Rogers as the suspect in the case.
Rogers was being held Tuesday at the Henderson County (N.C.) Detention Center on a fugitive from justice charge.
In Pickens County, Rogers is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, grand larceny, kidnapping, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Hashe said Rogers is expected to face several charges in Greenville County as well upon his extradition to South Carolina.
SC 183 wreck kills 2
DACUSVILLE — Two people were killed in an accident on S.C. Highway 183 on Tuesday morning, according to Pickens County deputy coroner Gary Duncan.
The wreck was reported shortly before 8:30 a.m. near the intersection with Clear Dawn Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The accident shut down Highway 183 for several hours.
Duncan was still working to notify family members of those killed at press time, and no other details were available.
Jamborees kick off high school football season
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
Pickens quarterback Tanner Stegall scrambles against Christ Church during the Foothills FCA Jamboree on Saturday in Central.
By Eugene Jolley
and Rocky Nimmons
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
Carl Ackerman/Photo
Daniel High School’s Dante Gilliard runs after a catch against Berea during the Foothills FCA Jamboree on Saturday in Central.
CENTRAL — Local high school football fans got a little taste of the upcoming season last week, as Easley held its annual “Meet the Green Wave” event and the other three county teams saw action at the 2015 Foothills FCA Jamboree held Saturday at Singleton Field in Central.
After Green Wave fans had the opportunity to meet this year’s squad and new coach John Windham on Friday, Pickens, Liberty and Daniel all had a chance to fine-tune their gridiron machines prior to the season in the event. The Blue Flame faced Christ Church, while Liberty scrimmaged Southside Christian and the host Lions took on Berea.
Pickens started the action with two quarters against the Cavaliers.
Christ Church got two long passing touchdowns and a field goal in beating Pickens 17-0.
The Blue Flame offense struggled to get anything going in the game and fumbled once. Defensively, senior end Tyler Gravely had two sacks and the Blue Flame recorded two additional sacks.
“We looked tired and we looked a little disheveled,” first-year Pickens coach John Boggs said. “It was a little frustrating, but that’s what preseason is about, and you’ll have those days. I thought defensively, once we settled down and made some adjustments, we did a pretty good job late in the half. Offensively, we could never really get anything going and get in rhythm. A lot of that is credit to them by moving their front around and doing some things.
“As you are installing things and working, it takes a little time, and when those parts are kind of still and all of a sudden they start moving, it starts confusing some guys who really don’t have a whole lot of experience. We’ve got to continue to work and find the right guys and find the right pieces right there.”
Liberty entered its matchup with Southside Christian fresh off the finish of camp, and the grueling workouts seemed to slow the Devils from the start. Liberty had even worked out earlier in the day, so legs were a bit weary for Kyle Stewart’s squad, which fell 30-6 in the night’s action.
The Devils started off the game with two nice runs by running back Tyler Renaud and junior quarterback Austin Huey. A holding penalty slowed the momentum, and the drive sputtered to a halt, forcing a punt.
The Sabres wasted absolutely no time in exploiting the fatigue in the Red Devil defense, scoring on their very first play of the game. Just like that, the Devils were reeling and the onslaught didn’t let up.
Southside Christian scored every time it had the ball, mounting 30 points on five possessions.
The Red Devil offense did have some nice plays, but mistakes hurt as they failed to score until the last series of the night.
Liberty put together an 80-yard drive that lasted 12 plays, resulting in a touchdown with 24 seconds to go. Hard running by Renaud, Shawn Karr and Aaron Bates highlighted the series, along with great play from Huey behind center.
The touchdown came when Huey found Brayden Shirley open from 26 yards out for the score. The point after attempt was no good.
“I am upset with the mental mistakes most of all,” Stewart said. “As far as the effort goes, we just came out of our three-day camp. We rode them pretty hard, and they had a pretty intense workout this morning also, so I expected the dead-leggedness, but the mental toughness has to be there.”
Finally the home crowd got what it came to see as the Lions took Singleton field for the first time this season.
The defense shined the brightest for coach Randy Robinson’s team as it dominated the line of scrimmage from the opening whistle, posting a shutout in the Lions’ 21-0 victory over Berea.
“After our last scrimmage (on Friday against J.L. Mann) where our defense didn’t dominate anybody, we watched some film and made some corrections, and our guys played a lot better tonight,” Robinson said. “I think the film session embarrassed some of them. They were clearly in the wrong gaps and missing tackles, and tonight we were in position to make plays and our guys made tackles.”
The scrimmage started with the Bulldogs taking the opening kickoff and putting the ball into play at their own 20. The Lion defense roared from the start and quickly forced a punt.
Daniel took control at the 41-yard line and shoved the ball down Berea’s throat. Lion quarterback Ben Batson looked like a seasoned pro tossing the ball around, while the Daniel offensive line pounded the Bulldog defense, opening gaping holes for Lion runners to get through.
“I was glad to see we were able to run the football,” Robinson said. “We were down an offensive lineman and we were still able to run the ball. We took a few shots down the field. It was nice to get the passing game clicking, too.”
The first points came on a nine-play drive that was capped when Stephon Kirksey found an opening and blasted in from 10 yards out.
The defense kept setting the table for the offense and gave Batson and company the ball two possessions later when it forced a Berea fumble inside the Bulldogs’ 10-yard line.
Taking over at the 7-yard line, Batson called his own number three times. On his third try, he found paydirt. Rivers Sherrill tacked on the point after to put Daniel ahead 14-0.
Another misfire set up the next points for the Columbia blue and gold. The Bulldogs were struggling to gain anything against the Lions’ defense, and on their third snap of the series, Daniel’s C.J. Scott picked off a pass and raced to the Berea 34 before he was dragged down.
The Lions’ offense went right to work. On the first play of the drive, Batson slung a hot pass to Carter Groomes, who was open along the sidelines. The wide receiver was never touched on his way in for a touchdown. Sherrill was again true, and the Lions cruised to the 21-0 win.
“We played six running backs, so it is still up in the air who will start,” Robinson said. “It is still an open competition. Our little JV back, Nick Taylor, came in last, and he might have run harder than any of them.
“I want our guys to respond to a challenge. I sure put the challenge to them today, and we played the way we were supposed to play. The defensive front played, and that is the key for us to be successful this year. We are going to have some bumps early, but we are going to be pretty good before it is all said and done.”
The jamboree action will continue this week, as the Easley Green Wave Football Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday ngiht and the Blue Flame Jamboree is set for Friday night.
At the Green Wave jamboree, Ben Lippen School will take on Carolina starting at 6:30 p.m., while Pickens will battle Southside at 7:15 p.m. Easley will get in its first game-type action at home under Windham when it takes the field against county rival Liberty at 8:30 p.m.
On Friday night, Seneca and Wade Hampton will tussle in the first half of action at the Blue Flame Jamboree, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Daniel will take on Pendleton in the second half, while Pickens will host Travelers Rest for the nightcap.
Daniel will also host its annual Daniel Day Jamboree next Friday, while the other three county teams will open their regular season on the same night, with Pickens traveling to Easley for their annual rivalry matchup and Liberty playing host to Crescent.
Check back in next week’s issue of The Courier for the “Football Frenzy” season preview edition.
