This heated matchup between South Carolina high school football powerhouses is set to kick off once again as the Easley Green Wave travel to face the Pickens Blue Flame. This rivalry dates back to 1923 and has had plenty of history intertwined into their matchups to fuel each of their future matchups. Following a dramatic 38-37 by Pickens in 2020, Easley took revenge by winning last year’s matchup by a score of 42-14. Will Pickens get back to winning ways in this rivalry in 2022 or will Easley follow up their dominant win last year with another one this year?
MVP
Kaleb Sutton
Easley
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
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Jacob Santeler
Pickens
This is Jacob’s first year playing for the Pickens football team. Jacob plays Fullback and Linebacker. Jacob is a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta club. Jacob plans to attend The Citadel to study Nursing.
David Dye
Easley
David is a two year letterman for the varsity football team and the track team. David is also a member of the National Honor Society. David has 3.9 GPA and plans to attend Clemson University.
GAME SUMMARY
Pickens came out with the early lead after two TDs and a 2-point conversion with just under 8 minutes left in the first half. Easley scores with 27 seconds left in the half, bringing the score to 21-7 going into halftime. After another dominate touchdown by Easley, Pickens answered with a 25yd pass followed up by a 6yd run on their next possession, to start this Rivalry's fire, 28-14 with 8:34 left in the game. The Green Wave sought to put out that fire and made a huge splash with an impressive 15yd passing touchdown, then tied the game after a big passing TD by #4, bringing the score to 28-28 with 4 minutes left in the game! With only 19 seconds left, Easley’s QB rushed 3 yards into the endzone securing the Wave’s victory 35-28.
