Greer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Hillcrest Rams, falling 55-13. The Yellow Jackets lost against the Rams in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 28-21 score last time.
Greer's loss came despite strong showings from Calvin McCoy and Dawson Fowler. McCoy gained 149 total yards, while Fowler rushed for 96 yards and one score on only 12 carries.
Hillcrest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josh Smith led the charge by rushing for 151 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 12 carries. Nydarrian Allen also helped with two TDs in total.
Greer's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hillcrest, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Greer didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 49-9 defeat against James F. Byrnes on the 12th. After each having a week off, Hillcrest and Mauldin will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on the 19th. This will be the Rams' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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