​GREENWOOD, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the Carolinas: high school football season! With the 2026 season inching closer, the Greenwood Eagles are previewed ahead of home opener in Friday August 21 vs. Riverside.GREENWOOD EAGLES:Head Coach: Chris Liner, 7th season2025 Record: 9-2, 6-1 (2nd) Losses: Fell by one at Hanna, and by 7 vs. Gaffney in round two of the playoffsKey Returners: Quay Justesen (QB), Zatavion White (QB), Martavious Hamilton (RB), Cassidy Lee (RB), Jaimori Pope (WR), Ashton Jenkins (WR), Karlos Quarles, Garreth Seaborn (TE, MLB), Brannyn Rappley (TE, MLB), Malik Stevens (DE), Kelvin Moton (DE), Bryson Coats (LB), Monety Johnson (DB), Key Losses: Triston Lewis (QB), Trey Crawford (RB), NyJaviese Duncan (WR), Bryce Seaborn (WR)Preview: Last year, Triston Lewis won our Star of the Year and is now at SC. He may feel a sense of deja vu as just a few years ago, his group was brand new in starting roles. Quay Justesen and Zatavion White have battles at QB and one will play wide receiver. Four offensive lineman return for an offense that will have specs and a common connection to the recent past.Brannyn ‘Major’ Rappley and Bryson Coats anchor the defense that includes speedy DBs Jamir Jackson, and DLs KJ Moton as well as Malik Stevens. Check back weeknights on 7NEWS as more teams are previewed. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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