Friday, May 24, 2013
Powdersville's 4th Annual Festival, which includes paddle and tubing trips, offers something for everyone.
The 4th Annual Saluda River Rally will take place June 1-2, 2013. After checking in at Dolly Cooper Sports Complex, weekend adventurers will be shuttled to the SC Kayak Fishing Club’s private launch in Pickens County, where they will begin a relaxing 1 – 2 hour paddle/tubing trip to the Dolly Cooper Sports Complex in Powdersville. Hosted by Anderson County and sponsored by Grady’s Great Outdoors, the 2013 rally will also include other outdoor activities provided by Go Play Outside Disc Golf, Saluda River Archery, Black Sheep RC Club, Breazeale’s Grocery Bluegrass, Chatuga Ridge Bluegrass and Skyscapes of America Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides. “District 6 is proud to invite everyone to the 4th Annual Saluda River Rally,” said Anderson …
Tournament committee gearing up for this year's series and new website will help them stay connected with players, coaches and fans.
The Big League Baseball World Series (BLBWS), a division of Little League Baseball, launched its new website, www.bigleagueworldseries.com, today. The new design reflects the Big League World Series' mission to provide relevant and timely BLBWS information to players, coaches, and fans. “It is time to take our web presence to the next level,” said Jon Humphrey, BLBWS Tournament Director. “This site reflects the thinking and efforts of the BLBWS Tournament Committee, as well as our commitment to delivering an outstanding BLBWS tournament experience.” BLBWS worked with Blue Lion Digital, which is based in Easley. “We are honored that the Big League Baseball World Series selected our team to design and develop their new site,” said Bryan …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Meantime, USC also is ranked 5th by Athlon Sports, just ahead of Clemson, as SC college football rolls into a potentially monstrous 2013 season.
The USC Gamecocks, coming off back-to-back 11-2 seasons and boasting arguably the nation's best football player in defensive end and physical freakshow Jadeveon Clowney, are getting some major preseason love by pigskin prognosticators. Just one day after their archrival Clemson Tigers made a splash by being ranked sixth in a preseason poll by Athlon Sports, the Gamecocks on Thursday bested the Tigers — times two. Athlon on Thursday picked the Gamecocks fifth in its preseason poll, just a notch ahead of the Tigers, who are expecting at least an ACC championship year on the arm of star QB Tajh Boyd. But not to be outdone, The Sporting News ranked the Gamecocks third in its preseason poll, behind only Alabama and Stanford, giving the …
2012 Big League World Series brought more than $700,000 in economic investment, study shows
Each summer, the Big League Baseball World Series (BLBWS) brings more to Easley, S.C., than just a great week of world championship baseball. Last year alone, thousands flocked to watch high quality baseball played by the most talented young players in the world, which in turn brought some major economic impact to the Upstate of SC. “All of us at Big League in Easley work hard every year to provide a place for these young players to develop and grow in their character and athletic skills,” said Jon Humphrey, tournament director. “To us, the economic impact study is just an added bonus of why the tournament is a great fit for everyone involved.” The basis of the BLBWS is to develop teenage baseball players by allowing them to compete in a …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Athlon Sports rating is the highest yet this preseason for the Tigers, who are expected to crack the top 10 in most preseason polls now coming out.
Football season is months away, but it's never too early to dream, especially in the Palmetto State. The Clemson Tigers are expected to crack the top 10 in most college football preseason polls. On Wednesday, they received their highest preseason ranking of the year so far, coming in at sixth in a ranking by Athlon Sports. Meanwhile, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks are expected to crack Athlon's top-five preseason picks when the remainder of the poll is rolled out between now and May 28. Like the Tigers, USC also is expected to crack the top 10 in all if not most preseason polls. Though dark horses, both teams are being considered as possible BCS title contenders. Athlon credits Clemson's high preseason rank to the return of …
Tournament to benefit Easley High School, Gettys Middle School, Brice Middle School and Easley Recreation Football programs.
The Green Wave is preparing for fall and a group of fans are planning events to support them and other Easley football programs. The Easley Touchdown Club will hold its 7th Annual Golf Tournament Wednesday, July 17 at Smithfields Country Club. The tournament has a 9am shotgun start. The cost to enter is $400 for a four-man team or $100 for individuals. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100. To enter or to be a sponsor, contact Russell Patterson at 864-722-3331 or Stuart Houston at 864-346-0256 or email easleytouchdownclub@gmail.com Proceeds from the tournament will help the club support Easley High School, Gettys Middle School, Brice Middle School and Easley Recreation football programs. The club supports the programs by donating …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The rising senior gives verbal commitment to the Tigers.
Easley Green Wave star running back, C.J. Fuller, has given a verbal commitment to play for the Clemson Tigers. The rising senior picked the Tigers, his favorite all along, over N.C State and the University of North Carolina, among others. Fuller (5'10" 206lbs) is a 3-star running back prospect who also could possibly get playing time at or be converted to a defensive cornerback, according to one sports website. As a junior, Fuller rushed 206 times for 2,088 yards, a 10.1 yards per carry average, and 19 touchdowns. He caught five passes for 101 yards and three touchdowns and also returned six kickoffs for 123 yards. As a sophomore, Fuller rushed 117 times for 712 yards, a 6.1 yards per carry average, with seven touchdowns.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Meet the players and new coach Grayson Howell at Media Day event August 1.
Now that the new era of Easley High football has begun, the Green Wave are looking ahead to the 2013 season. Their first home game will be against rival Pickens on August 23. The Green Wave will then travel to Daniel on August 30 before facing Seneca at home on September 6. They’ll then travel to Wren to face the Hurricanes on September 13. September 20 is an open date for the Green Wave before they travel to Laurens on September 27. They’ll remain on the road on October 4, when they face Hanna. Homecoming for the Green Wave is October 11, where they’ll take on Westside. Then they’ll travel to Woodmont on October 18 before returning home to face Greenwood on October 25. It’s back on the road for the team on November 1 as they travel to …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
New era of Easley High School Football officially begins with Green and White Game
The next era of Green Wave football kicked off Saturday night with the annual Green and White game. Easley High School Athletic Director Chris Carter told the crowd the game marked the beginning of the next chapter for EHS football. “We would like to extend a warm Easley High School welcome as we begin the Grayson Howell era of Easley High School football,” Carter said. The Green scored first with a field goal and kept the White scoreless into halftime. The final score was Green 27, White 7. During each year’s Green and White Game, an award is given to a volunteer in memory of the late Steve Westmoreland. The award is given to someone who exhibits qualities Westmoreland himself was known for, Carter said. “Leadership, dedication, …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Shaw will take over athletic program July 1.
Coach Doug Shaw has been named Athletic Director and head football coach for Palmetto High School. He is slated to begin work July 1, 2013. He is currently Assistant Athletic Director, Head football coach and physical education teacher at Mauldin High School in Greenville County. He has been at Mauldin High for seven years where he was named the Big 16 Upstate Coach of the Year in 2009. Shaw has a proven record of improving team performance. His ability to develop a working rapport with the players and coaches will prove beneficial. He is a firm believer that discipline and fundamentals are essential to a successful program and by implementing that philosophy the athletic program can progressively improve each year. Shaw will be …
Clifford S II
3:42 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
I"m really glad they rated us BEHIND UGA as #2 in the East. I don't see where Georgia's RECENT PAST yearly easier western S E C schedule/ their Spreaded-out tough games,AND their getting to play Florida NEVER in the swamp is going to actually put them AHEAD of the Gamecocks THIS time at the end of the season ! We'll see pretty quickly. Because if they lose THIS time to Carolina, I don't see them … more ›