Running back Nasir Waldrop led the Powdersville football team to a 28-12 win over Seneca last Friday night. Waldrop had 25 carries for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Jordan Martinez also rushed for 68 yards on 11 carries for Powdersville, while Dashton Brown had 7 carries for 46 yards.
For Seneca, QB Eli Wylie was 12-of-21 for 176 yards and a touchdown. PHS led 14-6 at halftime.
In other action, Daniel also won their season opener 42-28 over the Wren Hurricanes. It marked the 11th-straight season that Daniel’s football team won their first game of the season.
Liberty did not play in Week 1 of local football.
Mark the calendar: There are two local football games on Sept. 4 that should be great games. The Pickens football team will travel to play at Liberty on Sept. 4 and then Powdersville will travel to play the always-tough Daniel Lions.
High School Football:
Friday, Aug. 28:
Pendleton at Easley
Blacksburg at Pickens
Seneca at Liberty
TL Hanna at Powdersville
BHP at Daniel
College Football:
Saturday, Sept. 5:
Clemson at LSU
Kent State at South Carolina