Greenbrier football earns first win over Evans in 15 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Greenbrier football secured a 42-35 victory against Evans High on August 28, marking the Wolfpack's first win over the Knights since 2011. Head coach Sean Tiernan has been leading a rebuilding effort since 2024, guiding the team to six wins over the past two seasons. After an initial loss to Burke County, the Wolfpack demonstrated improvement by maintaining composure and never trailing in the game. Senior Brennan Bjorkman contributed significantly with five rushing touchdowns, helping to solidify the win against a long-time rival. This victory provides crucial momentum as Greenbrier aims to end its playoff drought dating back to 2020.
- •Greenbrier's last win over Evans was 15 years ago.
- •The Wolfpack now has a record of 1-1 in the 2026 season.
- •Brennan Bjorkman scored a career-high five rushing touchdowns.
- •The team previously struggled to close out games.
- •Greenbrier seeks to break a playoff drought since 2020.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Greenbrier football gets culture-changing win over Evans
"It's been over a decade since Greenbrier football has beaten Evans. But more importantly, the win shows the Wolfpack are moving in the right direction.
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