Roundup: Volleyball; JV, MS Football; Tennis

Carter Lindsay scored four touchdowns and the SJCS Middle School football team rolled to a 40-12 win over host Spartanburg Christian Academy on Thursday night.

Lindsay has seven touchdowns in two games for the Knights, who are 2-0.

The Knights forced a quick three-and-out, and then Jack Copeland connected with Lindsay on a 40-yard touchdown pass. Rylan Murray's two-point conversion run gave St. Joe's an 8-0 lead.

After another three-and-out, Lindsay returned the ensuing punt 49 yards for a touchdown. Cooper Grace ran in for two, and it was 16-0.

Lindsay added a third touchdown in the first half, this one on a 67-yard dash in the 2nd quarter, and a two-point run by Murray gave St. Joe's a 24-6 halftime advantage.

Murray scored on the first play from scrimmage in the second half on a 67-yard run. Luke Stewart added a two-point conversion run to make it 32-6.

Lindsay's fourth touchdown came on a 32-yard run, and Grace again ran in for two.

The Knights are scheduled to play again on Thursday, September 18 when they host Spartanburg Christian at 6:30 PM.

Junior Varsity Football

The JV Knights played their first game of the season and lost to visiting Mountain View Prep 50-21 on Thursday night.

Luke Jones ran for one touchdown and threw for another for the Knights, and Caden Field made good on all three of his point-after kicks.
 

Jones scored the first touchdown for St. Joe's, running 62 yards on a toss sweep. On the Knights' next score, Jones threw a 58-yard halfback pass to Wilson Suggs for a touchdown.

Austin Courchaine scored the final touchdown for the Knights on a 3-yard run.

Graham Flynn produced another highlight for St. Joe's when he blocked an MVP punt.

The JV Knights will be back in action at 6:00 PM Thursday at Pickens.

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Girls Tennis

Host Christ Church won 5-1 in the Knights' Region 2-3A opener on Thursday.

Lyla Cate Frye posted the Knights' lone victory, defeating Eliza Cunningham -- who had won when the two played in the Greenville County preseason tournament.

"Lyla Cate turned the tables and played some of her best tennis and defeated her opponent in straight sets," Knights Coach Tricia Brown said. "LC is a fighter and never gives up. I was very proud of effort."

Ann Moorman lost at No. 3 singles in a match that last well over three hours.

"The score does not really indicate just how close it was," Coach Brown said. "It was a true demonstration of tenacity, as many points lasted 15 to 20 shots per point. Ann is a tremendous athlete, and she demonstrates incredible perseverance and resiliency in long matches. She battles until the very end."

The No. 2 doubles tandem of Kayce Charlton and Nora Walker also played a close match but came up just short, losing in a third-set tie-breaker.

Next, the Knights will play at Travelers Rest on Tuesday and then host Southside Christian in a region match on Thursday.

CHRIST CHURCH 5, SJCS 1
Singles
No. 1-Caroline Bruner (CCES) d. Sydney Conroy, 6-2, 6-1
No. 2-Lexie Sobocinski (CCES) d. Caroline Clayton, 6-2, 6-0
No. 3-Lydia Mahfoo (CCES) d. Bridget Houck, 6-1, 6-2
No. 4-Lyla Cate Frye (SJ) d. Eliza Cunningham, 6-4, 6-3
No. 5-Sadler Fox (CCES) d. Ann Moorman, 6-4, 6-3
Doubles
No. 2-Elle Hawke/Karysten Davis (CCES) d. Kayce Charlton/Nora Walker, 4-6, 6-4, 1-0

• The JV Knights lost at home to Christ Church, 4-3. The Knights will host Carolina on Tuesday.

Volleyball

The SJCS Varsity volleyball team defeated host Christ Church 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-20) in its Region 2-3A opener on Thursday night.

Olivia Patterson had eight kills, Brianna Armocida seven kills, Katy Gernon six kills and Brynna Okuley five kills and four total blocks. Londyn Woods had three blocks.

Emi Reese Hand had 17 assists and 14 digs, Tiffany Helmer had 16 digs, Alicia Hanley had 16 assists and Logan Hand had 11 digs.

• The Junior Varsity and Middle School Knights both lost to Christ Church 2-0.

• All three teams will be in action at home Tuesday, the Middle School at 4:00 PM against Langston Charter and the JV and Varsity at 5:30 and 7:00 against Carolina High.

In between the JV and Varsity matches, the official Jan Carino Court Dedication ceremony will be held, honoring the Knights' Head Volleyball Coach and former long-time Athletic Director.