Tigers beat Thunderbirds

BY BRUCE BRANUM

The Greenville Standard

 

The Greenville High Tigers claimed their third victory of the season this past Friday night under clear skies against the winless Thunderbirds of Park Crossing, 19-7.

The navy, scarlet, and white Thunderbirds flew into Tiger Stadium with hopes for a first win but the Tigers took control early and quieted any thunder.

In the first quarter, with under a minute left, Tiger Cedric Morris gave Greenville its first points on a one yard rush.

Park Crossing answered Greenville in kind with a one yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter with less than a minute before the halftime.

After halftime, the Tigers defense stiffened and held Park Crossing scoreless for the rest of the game.

Greenville increased their lead in the third quarter on a Tiger Calderious Williams 58-yard rushing touchdown.

The Tigers final points came on a pick six interception midway through the fourth quarter.

Greenville completed the regular season with a 3-7 record.