Spartans 27 Lugoff 5

The Greer Spartans took another step last Friday with a 27-5 win over Lugoff-Elgin. Ian Gilliand, a winger, scored his first try of the season to get the team rolling. The squad held a 15 point advantage at halftime. The trys were evenly distributed among forwards and backs.

Again, the Spartans were able to use some crafty kicking and hard-charging forward play to keep LE off balance. I was particularly pleased that we achieved this victory despite being down five players. We were missing our starting prop, wing and fullback. And our hard-charging center, Jacob Cook, had to leave at the 20 minute mark, which left us with no substitutes.

We have won a few close contests, so Friday’s game marked the first time the team was able to spread the field and open up the game. They are learning – recycle the ball quickly – and you will find an opening. They are also beginning to believe in themselves.

With the exception of Phillip Rogers, our speediest player, we should be full strength this Friday as the Spartans take on Wando at Lugoff Elgin High School. Kick off is 7:30 p.m.