COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Forest Acres Classic wrapped up Thursday with River Bluff and A.C. Flora battling for the title at Falcon Field.
A.C. Flora, which was the visiting team on the scoreboard, led 2-0 before River Bluff scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to secure the 4-2 win. It marked the Gators’ third Forest Acres Classic in their last four appearances.
At the Saluda Shoals Athletic Complex, the Nike Palmetto Cup concluded with the Gray Collegiate Academy boys’ soccer team defeating Daniel 2-0 to secure the championship in the B bracket.
Head coach Kevin Heise recenlty hit the 500-win mark for his career and he continues to add to his victory while also bringing high-level soccer to the Midlands through the Nike Palmetto Cup.
Both tournaments were not playued in 2020 due to COVID-19 but in 2021, the Classic and the Cup returned to their position as two highly respected tournaments which traditionally draws outstanding fields.