Daily Archives: 03/04/2025
Shooting woes doom Daniel in season-ending loss to Rams
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
ANDERSON — The Daniel High School girls’ basketball team unfortunately picked the wrong day to have a bad night on Wednesday at Westside.
Known for their sharpshooting ability throughout the season, the fifth-ranked Lions struggled to put the ball through the hoop in their third-round playoff matchup against the fourth-ranked Rams, leading to
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County athletes named North/South All-Stars
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Four Pickens County athletes were named North/South All-Stars in recent weeks after the 
completion of their stellar senior seasons.
Easley High School’s Ethan Crews was named a North/South All-Star in boys basketball, while Liberty High School’s Bray Cain, Isaac Reece and J.T. Spence earned the honor for their skill on the wrestling mat.
Crews, a standout shooting guard for the Green Wave basketball team, finished his senior season by leading the Wave to their first playoff victory since 2012 against Northwestern, before they ultimately fell to Indian Land in the second round of the Class 5A Division 1 playoffs.
In Crews’ final season for the Wave, the senior averaged 20 points, 4.4
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Blue Flame softball takes down Green Wave
EASLEY — With the spring sports season picking up some early steam, the Easley High School softball team hosted Pickens on Friday in a battle between county foes.
The matchup proved to be a high-scoring display with the Blue Flame coming out on top 13-9 behind an eight-run fourth inning.
Pickens took control in the first with Kylie Thornall scoring on an error by Easley, but the Green Wave were
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SC Waffle Fest ’25 is only 4 weeks away in Liberty
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host a brand-new festival in 2025.
The event is the first-ever Waffle Fest and will be presented by the U.S. Waffle Company.
The festival will take place on March 29 on South Commerce
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Volunteers needed to help local abused and neglected children
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a 
volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County.
Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children
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Scouts’ 5th annual food drive planned March 8
PICKENS — The fifth annual Pickens Community Food Drive is set for Saturday, March 8 at the Pickens 
Amphitheater. Items will be collected between 10 a.m. and noon.
Individuals, organizations, businesses and churches are invited to participate
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KidsFest and YAMs coming to Hagood Mill on March 15
PICKENS — KidsFest is coming to Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, March 15.
The event, held in partnership with the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs), is a family-friendly event featuring performances from local YAMs students, a traditional talent show and interactive games and
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Courier Community Calendar 3-5-25
• Medicade cutbacks or expansion in SC
The League of Women Voters Oconee and Pickens Counties will hear from a representative from CoverSC, Columbia. CoverSC is a coalition of 92 SC organization working for an expanded program to cover the uninsured. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Rd, Clemson. The public is welcome.
• SMEC set to host annual oyster roast
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley.
Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees will be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, sides, and beverages (photo ID required).
If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event offers many additional food options. Tickets are $45 for adults,
