By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular season, the Pickens High School volleyball went into Thursday’s third round playoff match with the Lions looking for redemption and a trip to the Upper State Championship for the first time under third year head coach Mellie Crumpton.

Ultimately those regular seasons results mattered little, as the Blue Flame pulled out three close sets in succession to stun the Lions and move on to the Class 4A Upper State Championship.

“Our thing was to keep it simple and to play ball like we know how to

You must be logged in to view this content.