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Wardlaw deals Crusaders 46-14 setback

By John Clayton | September 17, 2022

Laurens Academy began play in SCISA 8-man Region 1-1A Friday with a 46-14 loss to visiting Wardlaw Academy. The Crusaders (3-2) had won back-to-back games heading into Friday night’s tilt with Wardlaw (2-2). The Patriots jumped out to a 22-0 lead before LA got on the scoreboard. LA wide receiver Buddy Baker scored both of…

Raiders break through with 44-14 win over Union Co.

By John Clayton | September 17, 2022

Laurens seemingly took out four weeks of frustration on visiting Union County Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium. The Raiders dominated the Yellowjackets 44-14 to pick up their first win of the season. Defense and special teams set the tone in the opening minutes of the game. The Raiders forced two turnovers and blocked a…

Clinton grinds Panthers’ 4-game run to a halt, 49-19

By John Clayton | September 16, 2022

INMAN – Clinton finally solved its Chapman problem. The Red Devils ended a four-game losing streak against the Panthers emphatically Friday night with a 49-19 road victory. Jishun Copeland was one of two 100-yard rushers for Clinton, gaining 104 yards and scoring three rushing touchdowns on nine carries as the Red Devils rolled up 478…

Blue Hose slay Dragons for 21-13 win

By John Clayton | September 11, 2022

If Presbyterian learned anything in its 21-13 victory over Virginia-Lynchburg Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium, it’s that there’s probably no such thing as a cupcake this season. The Blue Hose (1-1) handed first-year head coach Steve Englehart the first win NCAA Division I victory of his career and his first at the helm of the…

Panthers down Raiders in OT, 24-21

By John Clayton | September 10, 2022

Chapman led only once Friday night against Laurens – and that was when it counted the most. After tying the game at 21-21 midway through the fourth quarter, the Panthers got a game-winning 24-yard field goal from Jackson Visoury to end the first overtime period and the game. The Raiders (0-4) got the ball first…

Clinton improves to 4-0 with 49-13 triumph over Aiken

By John Clayton | September 10, 2022

Clinton running back Bryson James scored three straight touchdowns as part of a six-score barrage during the Red Devils’ 49-13 victory over host Aiken Friday night. Justin Copeland broke a 7-7 tie when he scored on a 35-yard pass from twin brother Austin Copeland with one minute, 24 seconds left in the first quarter. That…

Nifty 50: Bertoli reaches milestone in LA win

By John Clayton | September 9, 2022

The magic number for Laurens Academy Friday night was 50. LA exploded for 50 points in the first half of a 50-30 road victory over Oakbrook Prep in Spartanburg. Crusaders senior running back Clarence Bertoli also scored the 50th touchdown of his 29-game varsity career, and added a 51st and 52nd as part of a…

PC kicks off Englehart era vs. Governors

By John Clayton | September 3, 2022

Presbyterian football is taking the first train to Clarksville. Well, technically, it’s a bus (or two), but the destination is the same. The Blue Hose are set to open the 2022 season and the Steve Englehart era against Austin Peay Saturday in Clarksville, Tennessee. Englehart took over as head coach in January following the departure…

James leads Red Devils past Bulldogs, 34-20

By John Clayton | September 3, 2022

NEWBERRY – Clinton senior Bryson James scored three touchdown – two rushing and one on an 85-yard kickoff return – as the Red Devils defeated host Newberry 34-20 Friday night for their third straight victory to start the season. Playing without senior starting quarterback Austin Copeland, Clinton was outgained on the ground and in total…

BHP punches up to take down Raiders, 48-20

By John Clayton | September 3, 2022

BELTON – For the second straight week, Class 3A Belton-Honea Path played up in classification and came away with a victory. The host Bears defeated Class 4A Laurens District High School 48-20 Friday night, handing the Raiders their third straight defeat to start the season. A week earlier, BHP (2-0) defeated Class 5A Westside 19-17…