Powdersville boys golf set the program’s scoring record for a tournament Wednesday and won the Anderson County Championship at Cobb’s Glen Country Club The Patriots were led by sophomore Nate Porter who shot 1-under-par 71 and took medalist honors in a playoff hole against T.L breaking the school’s best mark by 16 strokes The Class AAA Patriots beat Class AAAAA Hanna by two shots Powdersville freshman Jace Jarvis shot 73 to join Porter on the all-tournament team along with Blake Heard (73) and Landon Smith (73) of Hanna so excited,” Powdersville coach Tracy Epps said “We felt going in that we might be playing for third place because we know how good Hanna and Wren are Powdersville does not have a senior in the regular starting five Campbell is a sophomore and Tracey is a freshman TOP PERFORMERS: Check out all of this week’s top high school performers in the Upstate The Patriots had a three-shot lead with Campbell and Tracey playing their final holes Campbell barely missed a birdie on 18 and settled for par but that was plenty good enough to clinch the title as the Patriots as a team finished 3-under on the back nine The Class AAA state tournament will be held May 19 at the Country Club of Newberry There will be a qualifier event May 12 at Saluda Valley Country Club Todd Shanesy covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at todd.shanesy@shj.com. Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ Austin Anderson is leaving Powdersville boys basketball to become the coach at Easley “This is a home run hire for Easley High School and the EHS basketball program,” Easley athletic director Gill Payne said in a news release “Coach Anderson is one of the top high school coaches in the Upstate and we are fortunate to be able to attract him to Easley High School parents and fans are in for some exciting times ahead.” The Green Wave went 13-15 last season, 4-10 in Region 1-AAAAA, under Derrell Jackson, who left after two years to take over at Wren following the retirement of Fran Campbell Easley had back-to-back 7-1 seasons in Region 1-AAAA in 2020-21 and 2021-22 The Green Wave last made an Upper State championship game in 2010 “It is an honor to be able to coach at Easley High School,” Anderson said “I look forward to elevating what is already a great program … I am looking forward to cultivating each student athlete through integrity discipline and competitive challenges all while striving for greatness on and off the court.” Anderson will finish this school calendar year at Powdersville where he was named teacher of the year in 2023-24 and will oversee basketball-related activities there this summer where he was Conference Carolinas player of the year and NCAA Division 2 honorable mention All-America following the 2015-16 season LIONS' LEADER: Daniel football hires Chris Stone of Walhalla to replace Jeff Fruster as coach “I have known and loved Coach Anderson and his family for many years and am excited for the trajectory of our program under his leadership,” Easley principal Josh Oxendine said “Our players and students deserve the best and Coach Anderson’s proven success in the classroom and on the court will provide that moving forward.” Pickens and Powdersville girls volleyball will soon hang new banners in their respective gymnasiums Pickens (26-15) defeated May River (25-11) in three straight sets to win the Class AAAA state title and Powdersville (33-4) defeated Oceanside (16-4) for the Class AAA state title Saturday afternoon at Dreher High School in Columbia which evened the match in the second set and led 24-19 in the third But Pickens fought off four straight set points and rallied for a 25-21 Senior middle blocker Alexis Caitlin sealed the win for the Blue Flames after a quick tempo kill to the corner The win marks Pickens’ first state title since 2021 and the 17th in school history DORMAN VOLLEYBALL WINS 16TH TITLE: Inside Dorman girls volleyball's victory for 16th state championship Powdersville dominated from start to finish against Oceanside Patriots junior libero Alyssa Whiteside had a historic night eclipsing over 1,000 career digs in the most important match of the season sparked Powdersville with six kills in the opening set Powdersville won its fourth state championship; it earned three straight titles from 2018 through 2020 Kamryn Jackson covers high school sports for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and the USA TODAY Network Email her at KEJackson@gannett.com and follow her on X Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Priscilla Haynes where she laid the foundation for a life filled with determination and love bringing joy and warmth to everyone around her finding peace and happiness in the sound of the waves and the feel of the sun on her skin She also took great pride in tending to her flower garden nurturing each bloom with care and attention In addition to her loving husband of 54 years Michael Shane Cooper (Crystal Singleton) of Powdersville Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday 2025 in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road or memorials may be made to the National Kidney Association Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Powdersville Road Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Publix will open a new store in the Powdersville Plaza at the northwest corner of Highway 153 and 81 The store will take over the former 50,000-square-foot Bi-Lo grocery store building "We will share specific details about the new services and amenities that will be available at the Powdersville location soon," Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover said The opening of the Publix grocery store in Powdersville Plaza is expected to create numerous job opportunities for the community "We will hire approximately 140 associates," Glover said "We value the fresh ideas and unique perspectives that a diverse group of people provides It is our priority to employ and work with individuals from various backgrounds will relocate to a newly constructed 13,266-square-foot space to accommodate Publix Super Market's anticipated expansion and addition is excited to play a role in this project with Publix as their new anchor tenant "The addition of Publix and the new home for Kenneth Shuler’s School of Cosmetology is a testament to our commitment to investing in all our shopping centers in the Upstate," said George S dynamic tenants while supporting the growth of existing businesses to ensure our centers not only thrive but meet the needs of the communities they serve." Kenneth Shuler Cosmetology is a for-profit college in the Powdersville area It is a small institution with an enrollment of 112 undergraduate students Popular majors at the college include cosmetology This move will allow the school to continue serving its students while taking advantage of a new facility to support its growing programs "We will continue to provide updates on the construction progress and share key details, such as when we will officially transition into the new building," according to a post by the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. "Until then classes and services will continue at our current location without interruption We look forward to serving our students and clients in the new facility soon." a Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology team member expressed her excitement about the new school's location next door is thrilled about the convenience of having the new school close to the current location "We will share specific details of the store once we get closer to the opening," Glover said Publix Supermarkets expansion into the Upstate regionPublix has 20 stores in the Upstate including two in Anderson County at 1611 East Greenville Street and 3801 Clemson Blvd Publix continues to expand in Anderson County Powdersville residents are excited about the new grocery store near their homes "I love Publix," Powdersville resident Kim Larkey said and this location will be closer to my house than the other Publix locations I think it would be a great asset to this community Glover said Publix always seeks opportunities to expand its brand in the region "All funds collected at Publix Supermarket's registers will go to the American Red Cross to help people recover from this disaster," said Dwaine Stevens "Our thoughts continue to be with the people affected by Hurricane Helene The generosity of our customers and associates is inspiring and will be a vital resource to areas recovering from the storm." Aston expansion UpstateAston provides real estate services including fully renovating the North Hills Shopping Center and acquiring McBee Station and Verdae Village “We’re thrilled to welcome Publix to Powdersville Plaza," said Aston's managing director “Its presence aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering vibrant With its strong reputation for quality and customer service we’re confident Publix will become an integral part of the local retail landscape.” Aston was founded in 1980 by Steele Dewey to provide shopping centers in communities throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States The company offers a complete range of real estate services The company owns North Hills Shopping Center Kenneth Shuler’s School of Cosmetology is a beauty and wellness institution with seven locations throughout South Carolina The school provides students with top-notch beauty education The company also operates a student salon and spa which provides real-world experiences for students to practice what they’ve learned in the classroom Kenneth Shuler relief driveKenneth Shuler Cosmetology has partnered with the Cajun Navy Relief Efforts to gather supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene You can drop off donations at the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology at 3528-A Earl E Morris Jr Donate two to three items from the list and receive the following: a free shampoo and cut Donate 1-5 full-size items from the list and receive a 10-50% discount off any regular-priced service Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com FLORENCE – Powdersville’s top three players couldn’t see the celebration on the court Thursday night Von Burton, Quan Burton and Jaleel McGee were on the bench, heads in their hands, behind a standing row of teammates as Keenan accepted the Class AAA high school boys basketball state championship trophy following a 58-53 win at Florence Center Those three seniors led Powdersville to a monumental couple of seasons, including the program’s first state championship last year. This year, they went 10-0 in Region 2-AAA and 21-10 overall. They breezed through the Upper State again in the SCHSL playoffs And they felt so close to going back-to-back trailing by only two points with less than two minutes remaining “It hurts,” Powdersville coach Austin Anderson said Burton and McGee had all but six of the Patriots' points “They’ll be remembered for a long time,” Anderson said They trailed by nine in the second quarter and again in the fourth Powdersville’s shooters had a challenge with Keenan’s taller lineup Sumpter closed off the driving lane in the first quarter and then moved out on the perimeter where the Patriots finished 1-for-12 on 3-pointers who almost singlehandedly kept the first big lead from getting away by scoring eight points in the second quarter made a contested shot in the fourth and turned around to to charge up his team on defense “He continued to attack,” Anderson said “Even when shots wouldn’t fall he continued to attack and try to get to the foul line it was 44-42 after a blocked shot on defense turned into a fastbreak layup by another key senior GREENVILLE MAKES FINAL: How Greenville boys basketball won the Upper State championship “We just couldn’t get over that hump,” Anderson said “We didn’t knock down shots at critical moments Powdersville was 14-for-23 from the foul line A 3-for-7 stretch earlier seemed bigger in the last two minutes “Too many missed free throws,” Anderson said Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPOWDERSVILLE (FOX Carolina) - The Powdersville Fire Department said one person was hurt after a hit-and-run accident involving a motorcycle Friday night crews were called to the scene a little after 6:30 p.m officials said all northbound lanes were shut down to provide a safe scene The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment Officials said the other vehicle fled the scene Jaleel McGee made the go-ahead basket and two steals in the final minute as Powdersville beat Christ Church, 58-57, Friday in the Class AAA high school boys basketball Upper State final in Florence Defending state champion Powdersville will have a chance to go back-to-back when it faces Keenan at 8 p.m. Thursday as the SCHSL playoffs continue at The Florence Center Keenan was a 42-39 winner against Loris in the Lower State McGee hit a pull-up jumper with 50 seconds left to give Powdersville a 56-54 lead He stole away Christ Church’s next two possessions and made two free throws for a 58-54 lead with two ticks left Jonathan Perry of Christ Church made a half-court 3-pointer at the buzzer CLASS AAA GIRLS: St. Joseph's Catholic girls basketball falls to Walhalla in Class AAA Upper State final McGee finished with 13 points and Von Burton led Powdersville with 19 Perry had 17 and Anthony Atkins had 12 points for Christ Church Powdersville (21-9) won its first state championship in program history Christ Church (20-6) is the defending champion in Class A and came in with three titles in four years Powdersville had a 52-47 lead with six minutes left but went six possessions without a field goal and Christ Church tied it at 53 on a driving layup by Perry with 2:45 left Tropical Storm Helene tore through Upstate South Carolina Emergency and public work crews from Anderson County and crews sent from Horry County in the Pee Dee have tirelessly cleared debris and restored power to affected areas for the past week The National Guard has also assisted in the recovery effort to clear as many fallen trees and downed power lines as possible According to the Anderson County Emergency Team Emergency crews encountered numerous challenges such as working at night and navigating through flooded waters and debris-filled roadways and hazardous power poles in affected areas bridgesThe Anderson County Emergency Team first reported 600 roadway closures across the county due to Hurricane Helene's impact Many of these roadways have now been cleared allowing smoother transportation to access essential services Power crews are making tremendous progress as about 1% of Anderson County remains without power Roads and Bridges department has also successfully reopened Harbin Road and at least five roads remain closed long term Here is a list of the following roads that were closed due to washouts and will be closed in the foreseeable future County crews continue to work with the South Carolina and Air National Guards to clear roadways Powdersville and the City of Belton were among the hardest-hit areas in Anderson County Residents in these areas faced prolonged power outages which left many homes without electricity for days Anderson native David Yurkins spent the day working on a tractor in Powdersville cleaning up brush from fallen and damaged trees It almost looks like a war zone with all the trees down," he said I counted half a dozen trees between our house Yurkins said the power was restored in some areas He noted that power crews have been working tirelessly to address these issues making steady progress as they moved from one neighborhood to another Brianna Dehn lives in the Belmont Plantation neighborhood in Powdersville "My family was without power for four days," Dehn said we had a generator and could keep the lights and fridge running Our neighborhood also experienced damage from the tropical storm Dehn said the community came together to clean up the neighborhood and held a cookout to feed everyone food that would have gone bad due to the power outage Meghan and Trey Coomes organized the community cookout through a group chat and we lost everything in our fridge," Meghan said "The community cookout with food that was about to go bad was a great idea "We also gathered supplies and donations and took them to the Picken County Community Center for North Carolina hurricane victims." She said friends Erica and Ryan Rutledge also assisted Dehn and Meghan expressed how everyone worked together to help each other during a difficult time The community's support has been essential in the recovery efforts to overcome the challenges brought on by the tropical storm Residents and neighbors have come together to share resources such as generators particularly the elderly who require power for medical equipment like oxygen didn't have power and couldn't travel for medical services They mentioned how they used generators to power her oxygen unit to ensure her safety during the outage which they lent to various residents over the week to help those without power Bracken emphasized the importance of community support during these difficult times "I encourage everyone to contribute in any way they can or participating in clean-up efforts," he said a retired respiratory therapist and Powdersville resident who is oxygen-dependent Bracken supplied me and others with generators which was a lifesaver during the power outage." Oxygen-dependent patients are encouraged to call 864-276-8620 for help This number connects them to local resources and volunteers who can provide necessary support and equipment during power outages Backen mentioned that he and his wife also plan to send generators and essential items to North Carolina Anderson native Jeffrey Sexton of Liberty took it upon himself to help others by cutting fallen trees Sexton said he got the idea from Grindstone Ministries which assists in relief efforts during natural disasters he felt compelled to do the same in his community "I wanted to contribute in any way I could," he added but lending a hand to my neighbors and offering my skills felt like the right thing to do." City of Belton Hurricane Helene recovery effortsLike many other parts of Anderson County the City of Belton faced numerous challenges "The City of Belton is continuing to work diligently to clean up from the tropical storm that hit us early Friday morning on September 27," Mayor Eleanor Dorn said in a statement "Duke Energy will have to clear the impassable roads The City of Belton cannot cut or move trees that touch a power line." Belton's water system is operating normally and running at full capacity Senior construction manager Marcus Hubbard has been assisting crews in rebuilding the grid in Belton approximately 6,000 poles and 30,000 pole-to-pole spans of primary wire have been damaged Mayor Eleanor Dorn expressed how community members have pitched in to clear streets and provide food and other essential services "Seeing many students volunteering for their community was impressive," Dorn said "This type of willingness to roll up their sleeves and help instead of complaining is a testament to the strength and character of our citizens." the South Carolina National Guard and county crews went door to door in the Belton and Honea Path communities to distribute water and ice to those without power They are transitioning to the Iva and Starr areas next an ice station is open in downtown Belton in front of 224 City Square and at the Iva Farmers Market "Grocery stores and food retail locations have not fully reopened so we aim to ensure that food reaches the community as well as bottled water and ice to keep any medications and all chilled," Anderson County's administrator "We're working to get more supplies in and out to that community," he said Steuart Watson has landed back where he grew up – in Powdersville where he owns and runs an Italian restaurant “I figured that the growth was just the beginning Watson opened Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta in his hometown – one of four restaurants he co-owned with Willie Beasley who is the father of an employee from Watson’s second career in software technology I felt confident that Willie and I could create the kind of place that we wanted even though I had never owned a restaurant he and Watson opened their first restaurant in Wilmington North Carolina; a year later they added a second location in Wilmington; the next year they opened a third Wilmington location (later destroyed by a hurricane) and the restaurant in Powdersville More: Habitat For Humanity's Fabia Rodrigues finds a home in Greenville, helps provide for others But after the manager of the Powdersville restaurant bowed out unexpectedly Watson moved home with his 15-year-old son in January of 2020 – right before COVID-19 started spreading “I had a beautiful house on Lake Norman in North Carolina Moves and career changes are nothing new for Watson I hadn’t been back to this area since I graduated from high school Watson lived in Nebraska twice; he was a professor at Mississippi State University for nearly 12 years and a professor at Miami University in Oxford he and a friend started a technology company called PoliceReports.US When the software company started to become successful he moved to North Carolina in 2011 to help run it He and his partner sold the business in 2014 Then I knew I had to find something to do.” Antonio’s filled the bill and ultimately created a homecoming “The support the people have given us in this community has been amazing we would have been under a long time ago,” Watson says we didn't want to be just another restaurant We wanted to be involved with the community One of the ways we do that is by supporting local sports teams Powdersville and Wren: We support everybody from the fishing team to the golf team to the band.” Antonio’s has hosted fundraisers to benefit Service Dogs for Veterans and a young woman with cancer Watson’s 79-year-old mother is the host four nights a week can be seen tossing pizza in the kitchen several times a week “I think our food is excellent,” Steuart Watson says ‘This is your kitchen.’ I give him the respect and the authority to run the kitchen Watson and Moore have turned their employees When one employee was arrested on a drug charge the judge gave him the option of rehab instead of jail ‘Will I still have a job if I go to rehab?’” Watson recalls and you'll have a job.’ Every year in June He's been clean ever since he got out of rehab More: Stewart Spinks celebrating 50 years as innovator in convenience store business it is a challenge to get people through the doors the first time good employees and ingredients have become costly “I want people to understand that the restaurant industry is having to raise its prices And it's not because we're putting more money in our pockets We're having to raise prices because the cost of goods has gone up so dramatically and the cost of labor has gone up so dramatically in a short period,” Watson says the restaurant uses about 600 pounds of flour a week One bag has gone from $17 to $25 in just a few months We're trying to make enough money to be a viable part of the community hire employees – and stay open because we love this business.”        Prior to the game Norris pulled out some of his championship rings in the locker room to allow his players to take a look at them There were different reactions from the Raiders        “I ddin’t want to touch it,” he said which finished the season ith a 22-8 record The game was only tied on three occasions – 2-2 That doesn’t mean it was an easy task though        Powdersville was able to pull within 25-20 by halftime but WJ K began to balloon the lead as soon asa the second half began Keenan scored seven of the first nine points to make it 32-20 with 6:23 left in the third quarter        Keenan wasn’t great from the free throw line down the stretch Another layup by McNeil made it 53-46 with 1:01 to go Powdersville got within four one more time with 30 seconds left but couldn’t get any closer        “I told them to relax and stop throwing the ball away,” Norris said when asked what he told the team on how to right the ship “We’re better than that.”        “You’ve got to trust the system,” McNeil said “That’s what I did and we won it We just wanted to play hard and get the ring.”        Caughman had team highs in assists and steals with four and three        Von Burton led PHS with 19 points and had five steals a team high eight rebounds and five steals while Quan Burton had 13 points and four steals        Anderson was not surprised by Powdersville’s success after winning the title the year beore with a 25-6 record        “We didn’t want to hear from the naysayers,” he said “We felt like we could get back here I feel like we can do it again next yeqr.”        Norris wants to see what the future holds for his young team he is hoping to do so as a retired educator       " I’m going to talk with my principal on Monday and see if I can retire but continue to coach I still have that fire in my heart.” All Rights Reserved | The High School Sports Report 1986-2021 “This game required mental execution and solid defense and a game like this will get us ready to play a well-coached team like Keenan,” said Coach Anderson “We need to play well against them for sure “The biggest improvement in this team over last year is that we really pride in our defense,” said Coach Anderson “We do not always take as much pride in our transition game but we do in our defense we are just a hungry basketball team and we came into the season with some big goals “Our key against Keenan is to rebound and execute and keep our defense at a high level,” said Coach Anderson “They like to control the basketball and they are patient on offense.” (To Coach Butler’s point the Cav’s made only two-of-seven free throws while Powdersville converted 12-of-16 free throws.)   and run-an-gun as both teams battled to a 32-32 tie at the break Both teams made one free throw each over the next minute to remain tied at 54 with 1:30 left in the game McGee hit a short jumper 52 seconds left to put the Patriots up 56-54 and then McGee made two critical free throws with 2.1 seconds left to give his team an important four -point lead at 58-54 Then Perry’s high arcing three- point desperation shot at the buzzer swished the net cleanly from at least 80 feet just a point shy of sending the game into over-time The top scorers for Powdersville included Quan Burton with 15 points while McGee contributed 13 points and Williams had 11 Sullivan scored 8 points while Colton Kregar had two points How to watch South Carolina high school playoff boys basketball: Powdersville vs 28Data SkrivePowdersville High School will host Christ Church High School on Friday How to watch Christ Church vs. Powdersville playoff high school boys basketballChrist Church and Powdersville will face off on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU She dedicated over 30 years of her life working for Winn Dixie embodying kindness in every aspect of her life having never uttered a curse word or taken a sip of alcohol a hobby that brought her joy and challenged her mind creating a warm and welcoming presence in her Powdersville Community She attended Siloam Baptist Church and was a member of NewSpring Church.  Chafin; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road The funeral service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 AM Burial will follow the service in Robinson Memorial Gardens.  How to watch South Carolina high school playoff boys basketball: Keenan vs March 6Data SkrivePowdersville High School plays away from home against W.J How to watch Powdersville vs. Keenan playoff high school boys basketballPowdersville and Keenan will face off on Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network Watch Keenan vs. Powdersville on NFHS! Keenan boys basketball won a 3A boys state championship The win marked the 10th time in program history that Keenan boys basketball won a state championship It was also a historic night for Zach Norris who brought home an eight state title as Keenan’s head coach Keenan closed out the season red-hot en route to a state title Keenan moved into second place behind Great Falls for most state titles in state history (11) Three times the Powdersville defense was backed into its own territory while desperately trying to hold a lead in the fourth quarter Powdersville had two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the final 10 minutes Friday night and held on to beat Woodruff, 21-14, and advance to the Upper State semifinals of the Class AAA high school football playoffs “The defense really stepped up to the challenge,” Powdersville coach Robert Mustar said STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD: SC high school football playoff scores for 2024 SCHSL football playoffs: South Carolina second round Third-seeded Powdersville (9-3) will play next week at No The Patriots are trying to work their way to the state championship game for the second time in three years Sixth-seeded Woodruff finishes its season at 9-2 the only other loss coming by two points against No Powdersville senior linebacker Brock Holliday started the turnover trend with an interception inside the 30 and senior lineman Javier Mills came out with the ball the Patriots thought they had knocked the ball free Woodruff got one more legitimate shot and moved the ball to the Powdersville 34-yard line but senior Brendan Wertz made an interception The Wolverines got possession again with a minute left but went four-and-out “We stepped up and played great,” Holliday said They could not stop Woodruff’s opening possession of the game as the Wolverines grinded out a 17-play touchdown drive They got another touchdown on a short field following a kickoff return to tie it at 14 at halftime “Woodruff has a great offense,” Mustar said I was wondering if we were ever going to get the ball You look up and there’s like five minutes left in the first quarter We returned the kickoff for a touchdown (by Elijah Huggins) but then our defense was right back on the field The Patriots forced a pair of first-half fumbles one on a punt snap that ended up at the 1-yard line and another on a run at midfield Woodruff fumbled but kept possession in the second half when the ball ended up in the arms of an offensive lineman Powdersville has recovered well from three straight losses to begin the season and they allowed 27 total points in the last three Senior defensive back Joshaun Knuckles made the North-South all-star game Photos from March 6th, the SCHSL Class A Boys Championship Game between Powdersville and Keenan.Enjoy this sample of images, follow this link for the full gallery Defending baseball state champion Powdersville and T.L 1 teams by the South Carolina High School Baseball Coaches Association Powdersville won the Class AAA title last season going 25-10 and rallying in the best-of-three state title series against Hanahan after losing the first game had a 0.81 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 43⅓ innings Hanna was picked to win Class AAAAA Division 2 9-3) last season won Region 1 and was a No 1 seed in the district playoffs but eliminated with losses to Rock Hill and Spartanburg Hanna has a pair of South Carolina senior commits. Shortstop Will Craddock hit .429 last season with three home runs. Right-handed pitcher Seth Manning had a 1.35 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. They are ranked second and third, respectively, in the state by Diamond Prospects for the Class of 2025 Here are the complete 2025 high school preseason baseball rankings by the SCHSBCA ALL-UPSTATE BASEBALL: All-Upstate high school baseball teams with 2024 player of the year she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Blocker Betty was a graduate of Mars Hill University and spent over 20 years as an executive assistant with Fluor Corporation where she actively participated in Sunday School and shared meals with others in her community and especially enjoyed trips to the beach surrounded by her family and a radiant smile that could light up any room Clark (Kellie) of Powdersville; her daughter Rhonda Lister (James) of Anderson; her sister and Daniel Lister of Anderson; and one great-grandchild from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road A private family burial will be held in Robinson Memorial Gardens Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, www.samaritanspurse.org Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory – Powdersville Road Best Places to Work in South Carolina Commercial real estate management firm Aston has announced in a news release the addition of Publix Super Market to Powdersville Plaza Publix reveals next location in Upstate expansion in South Carolina Southeastern grocery chain Publix has revealed where its next location will be in the Upstate situated at the northwest corner of Highways 153 and 81 in Powdersville will span approximately 50,000 square feet offering residents a wide variety of grocery items the store marks another step in Publix’s expansion in the Upstate region where the company already operates 20 stores “We are excited to continue our growth in the upstate with another location for customers to experience the Publix difference,” said Jared Glover “We look forward to welcoming our new customers soon.” expressed enthusiasm about the new anchor tenant “We’re thrilled to welcome Publix to Powdersville Plaza,” said Connell in the release With its strong reputation for quality and customer service we’re confident Publix will become an integral part of the local retail landscape.” This strategic investment to elevate the center’s shopping experience relocates Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology to a newly constructed 13,266-square-foot outparcel while building expanded space for the new Publix “The addition of Publix and the new home for Kenneth Shuler’s School of Cosmetology is a testament to our commitment to invest in all our shopping centers in the Upstate,” George S. Dewey IV, president and CEO of Aston dynamic tenants while supporting the growth of existing businesses in order to ensure our centers not only thrive but meet the needs of the communities they serve.” Related: Charlotte company purchases majority share of Greenville food hall Related: $37M industrial development planned for Spartanburg The new Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology facility will provide an enhanced learning environment for students enabling instructors to provide quality education while customers receive professional services at discounted prices “We’re excited to continue our presence in the Powdersville area with Aston where we have served the community for more than 14 years,” said Garrett Shuler vice president of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology The investment in Powdersville Plaza marks another significant step in Aston’s continued commitment to the Greenville market where the company has invested significantly over the past two years including the complete 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opens a Six Mile office to serve luxury real estate buyers near Lakes Keowe[...] South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will stay in office for now as the House opts not to act on S[...] GSA business is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions WSPA 7NEWS Powdersville holds off Christ Church 58-57 to win 3A Boys Upper State Final Wade Hampton wins a baseball thriller at B The sheriff's office said a person of interest has been detained Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deputies-on-scene-at-shooting-in-anderson-co/ including ones with United Way of Greenville County and United Way of the Piedmont were terminated due to a shift in federal priorities Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/upstate-americorp-members-impacted-as-doge-terminates-grants/(opens in a new tab) More than 3,800 checks will be mailed out to people in South Carolina in the coming weeks as the State Treasurer's Office works to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in unclaimed property Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/thousands-of-south-carolinians-could-receive-a-check-from-the-state-treasurers-office-this-month-heres-why/ The Travelers Rest Planning and Development Committee denied the request to annex 19-acres to build "The Inn at Altamont" on Monday night Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/request-to-annex-land-for-hotel-on-paris-mountain-denied-whats-next/ The sheriff's office will share video of the shooting on June 18 Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/1-dead-in-greenville-co-deputy-involved-shooting/ announced Monday that he’s not running for U.S Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff READ MORE: https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/georgia-republican-gov-brian-kemp-wont-run-for-us-senate-seat-in-2026-against-democrat-jon-ossoff/ Police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation into a shooting at an Upstate mall last Friday continues READ MORE: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/police-ask-public-to-share-video-footage-of-spartanburg-mall-shooting/ Accessing available healthcare that is more conveniently located is now a reality for people living in Piedmont The Anderson County Coroner is enroute to a shooting on Checkerberry Lane in Pendleton SC Bill would require every school board meeting to be recorded and posted Under the bright lights of a crucial region matchup Southside Christian and Powdersville went head-to-head in a highly anticipated showdown With both teams fighting for position in the standings ready to witness a battle between two talented programs with postseason implications on the line Both teams delivered in all facets of the game as underclassmen made their mark and experienced leaders rose to the occasion this game was filled with energy and high-level competition Check out the notes and videos below to see the top performers from this thrilling matchup Carson Bolemon LHP Southside Christian 2026 Wake Forest Commit Boleman showed why he is the number one ranked player in the 2026 class for South Carolina and a former Prep Baseball All-American Game participant on Friday night against Powdersville The Junior lefty sat in the low 90's for the duration of his start and topped out at 93 with a well located fastball He showcased two different breaking balls including a slider that touched 80 and a curveball in the low to mid-70's He also showed solid feel for a changeup that he used several times Boleman is already one of the top high school players in the country and has the frame and stuff to continue dominating on the mound for many years.  Tyler Bolemon C Southside Christian 2025 Embry Riddle University Commit This article is only available to PBRPlus Subscribers If you wish to continue reading this article:           In a wild and controversial finish to a classic in the Class AAA state championship series in 12 innings Wednesday to force a deciding game in the best-of-three series Powdersville appeared to have a runner thrown out at home to end the 12th inning But Hanahan catcher Hudson Sprovero was called for obstruction not giving runner Kolbe Giles a lane to the plate Hanahan’s brief elation for a narrow escape turned into disbelief and then disgust as the Hawks watched Powdersville celebrate its first win in a state championship “I feel for those guys,” Powdersville coach Wade Padgett said “Two really good teams playing a great game Powersville (24-10) and Hanahan (30-4) will settle it at 3 p.m Saturday in a neutral site game at Gilbert High School Hanahan scored three in the top of the seventh to take a 4-3 lead and Powdersville forced extra innings with a run in the bottom half With two outs and Giles on first base after a walk in the 12th Jack Hunsinger also worked a walk on a full-count pitch to bring up Chance Kennedy Kennedy drilled a line-drive single to center and Giles raced around third toward the plate Sprovero caught the throw on the base line and waited there for Kennedy “We were going to be aggressive because that’s how we’ve had to win games the whole season,” said Padgett who was also the third-base coach who waved Kennedy home “The players and fans will probably tell you that I’ve been really good at getting us thrown out at the plate But when you’re in the 12th inning and you have a chance to score SABRES SWEEP: Brothers hit homers as Southside Christian baseball wins third straight state championship Eli Hudgins pitched 6.2 innings of shutout relief of starter Blane Jordan Hudgins came on in the seventh and allowed a two-run single to tie the game but he ended that frame with two strikeouts and gave up only one hit the rest of the way Hanahan left a runner on third base in the 11th as Powdersville first baseman Landon Fowler knocked down a wild throw on a grounder to keep the Hawks off the board Powdersville had the bases loaded and one out in the eighth took second on an errant picked try and third on another Hanahan intentionally walked two batters and got two infield outs to escape unharmed Todd Shanesy is a former award-winning writer who now covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at todd.shanesy@shj.com. Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ.