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Greenwood defeated Greenville 42-14, marking their third straight win and dropping Greenville to 5-2.
Greenwood defeated Greenville 42-14 in a highly anticipated high school football matchup on Friday night, pushing their record to 6-1 and handing Greenville their first loss in the region, dropping their record to 5-2. The game took place at J.W. Babb Stadium, with tickets priced at $8, and showcased powerhouse performances from both teams, ranked No. 11 and No. 21 respectively in the state.
The victory marked Greenwood’s third consecutive win, a significant achievement for head coach Chris Liner, who has led the Eagles for nearly two decades. Liner emphasized the game’s importance in context to playoff implications, stating that a win could help position Greenwood favorably for hosting a playoff game. Both teams entered the game with a matching record of 5-1 and tied for the top spot in their region.
On the field, Greenwood’s senior running back Trey Crawford delivered an outstanding performance, rushing for 140 yards and scoring one touchdown, averaging an impressive 8.8 yards per carry. Another key contributor was Tristan Lewis, who added 62 rushing yards and also found the end zone. This strong offensive effort from Greenwood underscored their focus on establishing a consistent rushing attack, an area that has shown significant improvement in their recent games.
In contrast, while the game did not go as planned for Greenville, their sophomore quarterback Kiishawn Farrow turned in a commendable performance. Farrow rushed for 56 yards and one touchdown and threw for 115 yards with two touchdown passes. The Red Raiders’ performance continues to improve this season, particularly following their switch from quarterback Trip Bryant to Farrow and their strategic use of high school transfers.
Greenville entered the game with a strong defensive record, thanks in part to talents such as Division I prospects Julian Renrick and Franklin Whitley. Notably, the Red Raiders had allowed an average of only 9.6 points per game since their opening-week loss. However, on this occasion, Greenwood’s discipline and upgrade in offensive execution proved to be more than sufficient to overcome Greenville’s typically resilient defense.
With this defeat, Greenville will now refocus their effort as they prepare to face rival Mauldin on the upcoming Friday at 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Greenwood will take on Woodmont at the same time. This match is anticipated to add further excitement for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning.
The significance of this game was amplified by the positioning of both teams in the standings prior to this clash. With a shared focus on building competitive teams, the improvement shown by Greenville under head coach Steve ‘Scoot’ Watson, now in his first year, indicates a promising future as they continue to adapt their strategies and player formations.
As the season progresses, both teams will seek to build on their performances for a successful conclusion, with aspirations of playoff action looming in the near future. This past match not only showcased athletic talent but also highlighted the evolving landscape of high school football in the region.
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- Fox Carolina: Game Week – Greenville vs Greenwood
- MaxPreps: Greenville Comes Up Short Against Greenwood
- Index Journal: Game of the Week – Greenwood vs Greenville
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Predictions
- MaxPreps: Greenwood Skates Past Greenville
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
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