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Coming into Friday night’s game against Travelers Rest, the Eastside defense was allowing a less-than-ideal 41 points per game to opponents. An admittedly defensive-minded head coach, Eastside’s Andre Woolcock knew something needed to change.

Sometimes, it’s just not your day. Friday certainly wasn’t Riverside’s.

The Warriors welcomed a scorching hot Spartanburg team to The Reservation for a highly-anticipated matchup. Spartanburg—ranked No. 8 in Class 5-A—couldn’t be stopped. The Vikings poured it on the Warriors at home, taking down Riverside 49-6.

Byrnes High’s Austin Cox was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Lineman of the Week; Eastside High’s Kalvin Banks was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive Player of the Week; and Riverside's Clay Black (not pictured) was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Defensive Player of the Week for Week 3.

The Greer High Booster Club will induct 10 new members into its 2023 Hall of Fame Class on Friday night.

Another step forward could enable Greer to upset explosive Westside this Friday night at Dooley Field.

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ADE HAMPTON, LAURENS
Riverside Lady Warrior volleyball — both JV and Varsity — got off to a hot start in region play this past week with 3-0 sweeps of their first two region opponents of the season, Wade Hampton and Laurens.

Fin Hyde is a 6-foot-2, 175-pound wide receiver at Eastside High School. Hyde put on one of his best performances Friday against Travelers Rest, a performance that included a 75-yard touchdown reception to open the game’s scoring in the Eagles’ 21-15 win.

On a night when Eastside football history was made, the Eagles collected their second win of the season by defeating Blue Ridge, 54-40.

“I’m a defensive-minded head coach,” said Eastside head coach Andre Woolcock. “I hate to admit it, but it was definitely a shoot-out.”