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Jackets Rally, Fall Just Short Greer found themselves in a 21-0 hole at halftime Friday night in Duncan to the Byrnes Rebels, but a positive talk by Coach Travis Perry led to an inspired comeback that fell just short as the Jackets got to within 21-15 with just under 4 minutes to play, but a late touchdown pass on 2nd and 16, 88 yards worth, put the game away just as it looked like Greer would get the ball back near midfield for a potential game winning drive. That score made it 28-15, and Byrnes was able to hold back Greer & run out the clock. The game was played in front of more than 10,000 fans, as the Rebs got on the board when Drew McClintock returned an interception 23 yards for a TD about midway through the first quarter. The score stayed 7-0 until 6 minutes to go in the first half, as they got a 3 yard run to go up 14-0. After another interception and with a short field to work with, the Rebels converted one 4th down, then scored on a 14 yard pass with under a minute to go in the half to make it 21-0. In the 2nd half, the Greer defense stopped Byrnes on the opening possesion and drove it down the field for a score, with both Josh Williams and Sinclair Cannon taking snaps at quarterback. Carlos Bennett, back at practice just yesterday after an elbow injury, took it in from 10 yards out to make it 21-7. Another stellar defensive stand, a high snap into the endzone on the Rebel punt, put 2 more points up after the Byrnes punter could do no more than kick it out of the back of the end zone. That made it 21-9, and after a Sinclair Cannon kickoff return deep into Byrnes territory, the Jackets clearly had the momentum. With the crowd roaring on both sides, the Rebels were able to turn back Greer this time. After swapping punts Greer then mounted an 80 yard drive, mostly on the ground, as they chewed up yardage, and time. On 4th and 2 from the Rebel 14 yard line, Cannon followed a vicious block by Eugene Booker for a score, and suddenly the Jackets were inside a touchdown to another great Nixon Field comeback, as it was 21-15 with just under 4 minutes to play. That set up the heroics of Justin Fullbright and Bradley Robinson. On 2nd and 16 from their own 12, momentum clearly now wearing the black & gold, and visions of a go ahead touchdown drive from somewhere near midfield after two more snaps by the Rebels, Coach Bobby Bentley called timeout as the Byrnes offense struggled to compose themselves. Coach Bentley called a fade route, a bold call in itself so deep in your own territory. But Fullbright's pass was where only Robinson could reach, and despite good pass coverage, Robinson hauled it in one handed and streaked down the right sideline for an incredible, back breaking score. That made it 28-15, your final score. The Poinsett Grocery Players of the Game were, John Barbery from the offensive line, and Eugene Booker on the defensive side. Congratulations to those two guys for a game well played. Kudos also, for a great comeback against a team that is obviously one of the State's best. Note that tonight, Aiken beat Gaffney. Aiken is the same team that in week one, Byrnes completely dressed down, piling up a 35-3 third quarter lead. Credit the coaching staff, and the team leadership for getting themselves back in the game. Also, great job by the Greer fans who once again showed up in big numbers and were vocal as well. From our vantage point in the home press box, you looked and sounded good, Greer fans! Greer will be at Dooley Field this coming Friday night for their home opener against the Chesnee Eagles. Lets bring out a great Yellow Jacket crowd to greet them. Radio airtime is 6:00 for the BB&T Yellow Jacket Tailgate Show, and the kickoff is at 7:30. We thank you for listening to us on AM-800 and for visiting this site, and for all many of you do to support the Greer Yellow Jackets. 9-6 G-News Byrnes Scorches Greer with Late Pass play.... 9-7 Byrnes puts game away late with Jackets Greenville News Photo Gallery for Greer-Byrnes game  | Byrnes | Chesnee | Berea | Eastside | Newberry | Riverside | Broome | Union | Clinton | Pickens | Clover | Union II | | Return Home | History, Hall of Fame, & More | Great Links | Contact Us | 2002 Schedule and Roster | Enoree River Region 3 AAA | Basketball & Other Sports at GHS | Greer Yellow Jacket Football | |
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