Monthly Archives: June 2021
Scholarship golf tourney continues to be successful
PICKENS — Twelve teams participated in the 17th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at Southern Oaks Golf Club on May 22.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’
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Blue Flame finish spring on high note
PICKENS — Spring practices have finally come to an end for the Pickens High School football team, and after a disappointing finish to last season, the Blue Flame are more than ready to rebound following a solid session over the past 
month.
“I think it went good,” Pickens head coach Chad Smith said of spring practice. “We were able to bring in coach (Allen) Sitterle and made some changes. It was definitely more disciplined this spring.”
The addition of Sitterle — who led Daniel to four
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Green Wave feeling good after spring practice
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — What a difference a year makes for Easley football.
Last year, with COVID-19 restrictions, first-year Green Wave head coach Jordan Durrah was having to hold virtual 
meetings with players and didn’t get to do many team functions.
“Being able to have a spring practice and being around the guys have made a big difference,” Durrah said. “We feel like we have a culture now. We feel like we have guys that understand what we are preaching, our core values, our work ethic, our discipline and just being together as a team. Being able to build relationships and physically being together instead of virtual has made a huge impact on our program.”
Friday night, the team capped off a successful spring season
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Porter, Scott named all-state in softball
COUNTY — Two county softball stars received some of the highest accolades in the state last week as they were named to the South Carolina Softball Coaches Association All-State team.
Easley’s Mary-Katherine Scott and Liberty’s McKenzie Porter were named members of the 4A all-state team and 2A all-state team, respectively.
Scott, a University of Maryland softball commit, was a dominant force for a Green Wave softball club that made the district playoffs.
On the year, Scott led the team in batting with an average of .442, while also bringing
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Green Wave hire director of soccer
EASLEY — Ross Goodacre has been announced as the new director of soccer at Easley High School effective July 1.
Goodacre will oversee all aspects of both the boys’ and girls’ soccer programs at Easley while assuming the role of head varsity boys’ soccer coach as well.
Goodacre was a four-year letter winner as a member of the men’s soccer program at Clemson University from 1998-2001 and was recognized as a
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Daniel’s title defense begins with solid spring
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming off an undefeated state championship season, the Daniel Lions finished up spring practice on Friday night, and by all accounts it was a successful spring for the Lions.
“We’ve been challenging them here for the last week and some change,” Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster said. “We told them about the importance of auditioning and putting their best foot forward every time they get a chance to step on the field, and I thought that’s what they did.”
The Lions got a great day from their defense despite missing key contributors like Brodey Conn, Logan Lasher
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Courier Obituaries 6-2-21
PRISCILLA ANN PHILLIPS WATSON
PICKENS — Priscilla Ann Phillips Watson, of Pickens Gardens, danced her way into glory on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Born in Macon, Ga., she was a former staff member of The Feed Room restaurant and the Odds and Ends thrift shop in Pickens. Priscilla was a devoted member of Pickens Church of God and loved by her community. She never met a stranger, instead always finding new friends to invite to church.
She is survived by her son, Karl (Hali) Becker; brothers, Rick (Reba) Phillips and Barry (Linda) Phillips; two grandchildren; her church family; and many
DAR honors area Vietnam veterans
COUNTY — The Fort Prince George Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service andsacrifice. This
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AnMed Health holds groundbreaking for newest family practice in Central
CENTRAL — AnMed Health held a groundbreaking event on May 19 for its newest family medicine practice, AnMed Health Central Family Medicine. The new practice is located at 1035 W. Main St. in Central. Central Mayor Mac Martin and town administrator
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Make Popeye proud and eat your spinach
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Some people don’t like spinach.
Or at least they think they don’t. I believe that’s because they’ve never eaten a good spinach dish.
Remember when you’re buying spinach to avoid leaves that are too big or brown on the edges. Stick with smaller green leaves.
I’m willing to bet you’ll like at least one of these recipes. Enjoy!
