Category Archives: Sports
Central Tigers host inaugural meet and greet
CENTRAL — High School football officially kicks off in the Upstate this week, but the stars of tomorrow are gearing up for their season as well.
Long before players win state titles at Daniel High School, they’re putting in work in the local Central Tigers youth football program.
Residents were able to meet the 2024 teams Thursday night at
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Panthers Fan Fest a success in team’s return to Clemson
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The Carolina Panthers returned Thursday evening to where it all began — Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
The NFL team based out of Charlotte, N.C., returned to the stadium — the site of the team’s home games during its inaugural 1995 season — for its annual Fan Fest as it prepares for its 30th season, which will kick off next month.
Spectators had opportunities to receive autographs from current players — along with former Panthers greats
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PHS taking nominations for new Hall of Fame class
PICKENS — The Pickens High School athletic department is currently taking application for the upcoming Pickens 
High School Athletic Hall of Fame class.
To nominate a person for the prestigious honor, those interested should submit the nominee’s name, years they were at Pickens High School, their sports and awards, post-
Powell, host city honored at SLWS
Pictured above, Longtime Easley Parks and Recreation director Gregg Powell throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Senior League World Series in Easley on Saturday. Powell was recognized for his accomplishments in athletics in Easley, and Field 1 at the J.B. “Red” Owens Sports Complex was renamed Gregg Powell Field. Below, Senior League World Series tournament director Kimber Nelson, right, presents Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert with a home plate to thank the city of Easley for hosting the SLWS. Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
District 1 fighting to stay alive at SLWS
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Entering the midpoint of the Senior League World Series, local representative S.C. District 1 is still alive and fighting for a chance at the crown.
The host squad opened the tournament on Saturday taking on U.S. Central representative Burbank American Little League, of Burbank, Ill. District 1 fell behind early, but that didn’t stop District 1 from taking down the U.S. Central
Burbank American Little League, of Burbank, Ill., in close 6-4 battle.
District 1 found itself trailing early against Burbank with the Central champions picking up two first inning runs off starting pitcher Walker Cox to take the lead.
Cox didn’t let the early runs affect him keeping Burbank off the board over the next three innings, while the District 1bats looked to find their footing.
The host squad finally got on the board in the fifth inning with Tristan Buzbee driving in a run on a single to center field to cut the lead to 2-1. District 1 continued to roll in
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PHS taking nominations for new Hall of Fame class
PICKENS — The Pickens High School athletic department is currently taking application for the upcoming Pickens High School Athletic Hall of Fame class.
To nominate a person for the prestigious honor, those interested should submit the
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Let the games begin
Senior League World Series to open play on Saturday
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley mainstay since 2017, the Senior League World Series will be returning to Pickens County this weekend.
The tournament, which pits the best 13-16-year-old baseball players from around the world against each other, will feature six international teams and six U.S. teams and will kick off this Saturday, July 27, at the J.B. “Red” Owens
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Clemson scores court victory over ACC in Pickens
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Clemson University earned a favorable ruling from a Pickens County Circuit Court judge on Friday that will see the school’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference move forward in South 
Carolina.
Judge Perry H. Gravely announced a preliminary ruling at the Pickens County Courthouse that Clemson successfully established
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District 1 team named for Senior League World Series
EASLEY – 
, in conjunction with Hendrick Honda, is delighted to announce the final selection of 16 standout players for the 2024 South Carolina District One Host Team for the Senior League Baseball World Series.
Chosen from a pool of over 50 talented registrants across our district, these young athletes will represent their community in
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Booster club set to host two events
PICKENS — The new Blue Flame Athletic Booster Club is planning a pair of events.
The first will be a Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 2. The event will be a fun-filled evening featuring live music, inflatables, a $10-per-plate barbecue, a raffle and more.
The event will offer an opportunity to connect with the community, meet Pickens High School athletes and learn about the booster club and its mission at the
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