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By Jonathan King
Greer will have a rematch with Clinton Friday in the first round of the state 3A playoffs Friday night.
The No. 4 ranked Yellow Jackets beat Clinton, 23-14, in Greer’s season’s opening game on Aug. 29. While Greer went on to finish the regular season 10-0, Clinton finished 2-8 – beating Union County and Chester back-to-back on Oct. 17 and 24, respectively.
Game time at Dooley Field Friday night is 7:30 p.m. The early weather forecast has game-time temperature in the low 50s under clear skies.
It was Senior Night for Greer last Friday when the Yellow Jackets smothered Blue Ridge, 51-0.
Seniors were asked their feelings after Greer completed only the second unbeaten season in 20 years.
Right guard
“It’s a really good feeling, being a senior, coming out on senior night, and beating our big rival. It’s always a big game against Blue Ridge, and to blow them out like that and to finish the season 10-0 and hopefully fulfill our dream of winning state and getting a ring — It’s an exciting day.”
Defensive line
“We’ve been working hard this whole season to push forward with practice and motivation. We’ve just been working hard trying to go to state.”
Wide receiver/linebacker
“I feel good, because we haven’t made 10-0 in a long time.”
Defensive tackle
“10-0 is crazy. It hasn’t happened in a very long time for Greer history. The thing about our team is that you don’t really have any standout players like you’ve had in the past. We’re all just a big team. We spread out the ball, we work together, and it’s just awesome. We don’t have much adversity when we’re practicing; we’re not really getting at each other. It’s awesome.”
Linebacker
“It was a process, but every day we worked, and it shows up when we play.”
Offensive Line
“It’s crazy. I never thought my senior year would end up like this, but it did. It ended with beating Blue Ridge 51-0. It’s amazing.”
Guard/offensive line
“It feels amazing. I’m speechless right now. I’m so thrilled, and I can’t wait to get to our first playoff game.”