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Devils clinch playoff spot with win over BMC
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Down leading scorer Kendrick Jackson, the Liberty High School boys’ basketball team hosted Brashier Middle College last Tuesday for Senior Night looking to bounce back after two 
consecutive losses and clinch a playoff spot.
While the Devils had some early issues initiating offense against the Bengal zone, senior Logan Smith (14 points) and junior Chris Mable (17 points) provided enough offense to help the Red Devils pull out a 55-49 win.
“I think we compete in the toughest region in 2A,” Liberty head coach Brenden Marcell said. “Any time you can come away with a win, no matter how many points it is, it’s a good win.”
After a tight first quarter that saw the Devils jump out to an 11-8 lead, the Bengals managed to battle back and the game with a pair of free throws from Andrew Hutchens. Mable took over from there for the Red Devils scoring seven straight points to help the Red Devils take a 24-14 lead at halftime.
“My thought process was to let the team do what they’re doing well and just play my part when they needed me to,” Mable said.
Mable and Smith continued to power the Red Devil attack keeping the Bengals at bay, but seven third quarter points from Hutchens cut the lead to 42-35 heading to the fourth quarter.
The Bengal cut the lead back down to one in the final quarter only for Mable, Smith and Zachary Welborn to lead an 8-0 that helped put enough distance between the two teams leading to a 55-49 Liberty win.
“Winning short-handed definitely speaks volumes to our bench, depth and team character,” Marcell said. “I’m super proud of our group for getting this accomplished.”
The Red Devils were set to open the Class 2A playoffs on Tuesday at Fairfield Central with results unavailable at press time.
Liberty girls fall short against BMC
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Down nine points entering the fourth quarter, the Liberty High School girls’ basketball team looked to Natalie White to lead a furious comeback on Senior Night against Brashier Middle 
College.
White answered the call scoring nine points in the final frame, including the game-tying basket with 1:07 left in the contest. Those proved to be final points scored in the
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Red Devils fall at Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — One win away from advancing to the Class 2A state wrestling championship for the second time in three years, the Liberty High School wrestling team hosted Chester on Wednesday night.
The Red Devils fell behind early in the match but were able to make up ground with two late pins from Brian Reed and Nathan Harris cutting the deficit to 34-24. However, Eris Steele was able to secure a
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Signing Day 2025
Over a dozen athletes from around Pickens County signed last Wednesday to advance their academic and athletic careers at schools across the country. Above: Carter
McCollum (football, Presbyterian), Kade Maxey (football, the Citadel), Ashlyn Knight (volleyball, Clinton), Allison Hendricks (volleyball, Clinton) and Kaylee Bolding (softball, Limestone) signed at Pickens High School. Right: Kyler Turner (football, Erskine) signed at Easley High School. Below: Phelim Crowley (swimming, Davidson), Ashby Williams (cross-country/track and field, Appalachian State), Jay Owens (swimming, Converse), Curtis Henry (swimming, Lenoir-Rhyne), Parker Summers (soccer, Southern Wesleyan), Trey Bartels (track, the Citadel), Jamarion Williams (football, Minnesota West), Lee Turnipseed (baseball, Charleston Southern), Spencer Conn (football, Murray State), Julian Baldwin (baseball, USC Sumter), J.W. Sarkees (rugby, Penn State) and Bruce Brown (football, Furman) signed at Daniel High School. Not pictured is Daniel signee Tremaine Davis Jr. (football, Johnson C. Smith).
Red Devils advance to Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With a trip to the Class 2A Upper State Championship on the line, the Liberty High School wrestling team hosted Ninety Six on Monday night.
The Red Devils took care of business in the third-round matchup with a strong 48-20 victory to keep their perfect season alive.
“Every kid on the team made a commitment all
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Lady Lions take down Greer to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team hosted Greer on Tuesday night.
The Lions set the tone on the glass early and used a big third quarter to move to 6-0 in region play with a 61-47 win.
All told, the Lions out-rebounded Greer 48-31 on the night with an impressive 28 offensive rebounds, often taking advantage with second-chance points.
“I’m really happy with the effort,” Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin said of the Lions strong
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Early deficit dooms Daniel against Greer
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to avenge its 22-point loss to Greer earlier in the season, the Daniel High School 
boys’ basketball team hosted the 10th ranked Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night.
The Lions had no luck, digging an early hole as they struggled to handle the Yellow Jackets press and never finding a way to
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Green Wave comeback comes up short against Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Jumping out to an early 17-7 lead, the Easley High School boys’ basketball team looked to be well on their way to another Top 10 victory against ninth-ranked Greenwood on Friday night.
However, foul trouble for Easley sophomore forward R.J. Stack slowed the Wave and allowed Greenwood’s CJ Terrell to get going, leading the Eagles to roll on a 31-9 run into the second half. Despite a ferocious comeback attempt led by senior Ethan Crews, the run was too much for Easley to
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Easley girls fall to Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Hosting ninth-ranked Greenwood on Friday night, the Easley High School girls’ basketball 
team was looking to pick up its first region win of the season. Instead, turnovers and missed opportunities continued to plague the Wave as they fell 70-34 to the Eagles.
“We struggled the first half with turnovers, and we struggled the second half with turnovers,” Easley coach
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Liberty wrestlers reach milestones at County wrestling championships
Three Liberty High School wrestlers reached huge milestones during the Pickens County Wrestling Championships last Friday. Liberty senior and Limestone signee J.T. Spence broke the school record for wins surpassing Cole Murphy’s record of 169 wins, while junior Alex Allison and senior Bray Cain each reached 100 career varsity wins.
