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	Union withstands Greer rally & survives with 21-14 win *Never say die Jackets miracle comeback falls just short* The Greer Yellow Jackets once again fell behind to the Union Yellow Jackets as they did in a game earlier this season at Dooley Field, not as early, and not as far, but once again put forth a furious comeback in the last five minutes. Trailing 21-7 with just over five minutes to play and Union 2nd and goal at the Greer 3 yard line, the Jackets reached deep down inside and came within a bouncing ball of a chance at sending the game to overtime. Two straight tackles for loss, and an interception by Sergio Gilliam gave Greer the ball back at their 18 with four minutes to play. Junior quarterback Josh Williams then led them down the field, hitting Gilliam, Andrew Smith, Alan Mills, and Durrell Burnett with passes on the way, with Williams scoring on 4th down from a yard out with 1:04 to play. Collier Smith's extra point made it 21-14. The Jackets then lined up for an onsides kick attempt. Smith's kick was perfect, as it bounded up high as it approached Union's front line. A free ball ensued as Andrew Smith appeared to momentarily corral the ball, but it bounced away, and when dug out of the pile, Union had it, and was able to run out the clock and secure the 21-14 win. "I'm extremely proud of our team", said Greer High Coach Travis Perry. "They played with so much heart, all year long. They represented our school and our community well. We had our ninth and tenth starters of the season hurt tonight, yet we never made excuses with that. Every time someone else would step forward and come up big for us. It was just amazing. I wish Union all the best next week. We'll be back, they beat us again and you have to give them credit. They have a great team, they showed that last week against (undefeated and #1) Greenville. But we haven't given up on beating them. We'll start soon preparing for next season, and we'll be back strong." Earlier, Greer had moved the ball deep into Union territory on their first two possesions, but couldn't punch it in. Union, which had a field goal attempt blocked on their third possesion, finally got the first score of the game with a 39 yard touchdown pass from Justin Knox to Blake Haney to make it 7-0 Union. Greer, with the first half winding down, moved to the Union 24 yard line, but an interception on 4th down gave Union the ball back. They promptly moved it to the Greer 3. But with four seconds remaining in the half, with kicker Nick Manness attempting a 20 yard field goal, the snap was high, and the holder now with the ball, he rolled out and lofted a pass towrds the end zone. But Greer senior and Shrine Bowler Sergio Gilliam picked off the pass and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown on an electrifying play as time ran out. Collier Smith's extra point tied it at intermission. Union came out and quickly regained the lead on a quick drive that saw Knox connect with Charles Brandon on a 51 yard scoring play to make it 14-7 early in the 3rd. Knox then hooked up with C.J. Lott in the 4th quarter from 16 yards out to get it to 21-7. This was a Greer team that finished the season at 9-4, while Union, 12-1 advances to play Lugoff-Elgin, a 48-42 overtime winner over Broome. It was a Greer team that played with heart, intensity, and a team that overcame many obstacles. In all four losses, Greer would battle back from double digit deficits to the brink of victory. Clearly the best team in the Upstate, Union was taken to the final minute in two contests with the Jackets this year. YellowJacketSports.net has been proud to cover Greer Yellow Jacket football the 2002 season. The heart and character our players and coaches have shown this year, again have made our community proud. Thank you as well to the terrific senior class that will be moving on, and good luck to Sergio Gilliam in the Shrine Bowl, along with Andrew Fisher, Brandon Harris, and Coach Joel Rice at the North-South All-Star Game. Thanks again for a great season! Union wins battle of the Yellow Jackets....Greenville Online Greenville Online photo gallery of the Greer-Union game... Carolina Channel's Friday Night Hits video.... It's Greer vs. Union....again! *Note: this is the pre-game information that was posted on the site prior to the game.* This week it's the Greer Yellow Jackets against the Union Yellow Jackets in a match up of Enoree River Conference foes. The game will be at 7:30 PM at Union County Stadium. Check back often as we get you set up for the game with our countdown to kickoff coverage! It's going to be another classic! *ADVANCE TICKETS FOR GREER-UNION GAME WILL BE ON SALE AT GREER HIGH SCHOOL ON THURSDAY FROM 9-5 AND ON FRIDAY FROM 9-1. $6 Each.* Union's web site, UnionYellowJackets Union-Greenville game story from G-News Bart Wright's column from the Greenville News on Greenville-Union Union-Greenville pictures....G-Online Upstate quarterfinals helmet bracket Upstate playoff scoreboard....... Remember, we will be broadcasting in Greer on WPJM AM-800, but at the game in Union, you can pick us up on an open FM frequency. Union also has an excellent broadcast team! Union radio crew on WBCU 1460-AM..... Union weather forecast........ CarolinaChannel.com Live Super Doppler Radar....... Greer & Union's Enoree River Conference & updated schedules for both Driving directions to Union County Stadium......... Go Upstate article about Union's QB..... Check out Rob's column on "seeing the truth"! CHECK OUT VAN'S BREAKDOWN OF THE GREER-UNION GAME!! 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