Greenville Trojans Defeat Lakeview Sailors in Region 1 Thriller

Keith Covert scores 30 points to lead Greenville to a 68-56 victory over Lakeview in a crucial Region 1 matchup.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 2:47pm

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In a tightly contested Region 1 matchup, the Greenville Trojans defeated the Lakeview Sailors 68-56 on Friday night. The game was close throughout, but Greenville pulled away in the final minutes thanks to a 13-2 run fueled by the home crowd. Keith Covert led the Trojans with 30 points and 6 rebounds, while Brekken Hedderick added 13 points and 4 steals. Keaton Urey scored 19 points for the Sailors in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This game had major implications in the Region 1 standings, as Lakeview entered the night with just a one-game lead over Greenville. The Trojans' victory creates a tie atop the region and sets up an exciting finish to the regular season as the two teams battle for the title.

The details

The game was tight throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. Greenville trailed by one at halftime, but a strong fourth quarter push led by Covert and Hedderick propelled them to the victory. The Trojans' defense also played a key role, forcing several Lakeview turnovers down the stretch.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • It was Greenville's Senior Night.

The players

Keith Covert

A standout player for the Greenville Trojans, Covert scored 30 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to lead his team to the victory.

Brekken Hedderick

A key contributor for the Greenville Trojans, Hedderick scored 13 points and had 4 steals in the win.

Keaton Urey

The leading scorer for the Lakeview Sailors, Urey had 19 points in the losing effort.

Jake Birkner

A senior for the Lakeview Sailors, Birkner scored 15 points and had 6 rebounds and a block.

Joe Batt

The head coach of the Greenville Trojans, Batt praised his team's effort and the home crowd's impact on the game.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's up there for the best game we've played this season. Maybe a little too slow of a start, slower than we wanted. We just kept coming. We preach that it'll happen eventually, it's a game of runs. That's what I always tell the guys, and you saw it tonight.”

— Joe Batt, Greenville Head Coach

“Everybody came, all the fans, it was just awesome. Everyone's family was here, the away section, the away student section, our student section, everybody was just super loud every basket. It was a really cool moment for sure.”

— Keith Covert

“It was stressful. I didn't know what was going to happen. I just knew we had to slow it down and go on a few runs. We slowed it down and we finished the game perfectly.”

— Keith Covert

What’s next

The Greenville Trojans will look to build on this big win when they hit the road to take on the Kennedy Catholic Golden Eagles on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Lakeview Sailors will try to bounce back at home against the Wilmington Greyhounds.

The takeaway

This thrilling Region 1 matchup showcased the intensity and competitiveness of high school basketball in the area. The Greenville Trojans proved they can win a close, high-stakes game on their home court, while the Lakeview Sailors showed they will be a tough out for any opponent as the season winds down.