Imri Logan: Bulldog Pride

This past Friday, the Boiling Springs Bulldogs upped their record to 3-0 on the season with a comeback 34-30 win over Catawba Ridge, marking their best start since 2023. One of the key reasons why they were able to stay in that game, much less win it, is senior ambidextrous dual threat Quarterback Imri Logan. The signal caller went 14 of 19 passing for 248 yards with two touchdowns. He also ran for 60 yards and two TDs on 10 carries. 

Imri has come into his own as a two-sport athlete at Boiling Springs, but he has not always called “Bulldog Nation” home. Logan’s tale actually begins with one of the Bulldogs’ most heated rivals — Spartanburg, where he transferred from after his sophomore year. 

“It was difficult to make the transition”, said Logan. “It was hard to leave somewhere I thought I would call my home years into the future. I had been around Spartan High my whole life, even serving as a ball boy when I was little and made memories there that will always be with me. It was equally hard to leave behind friends that I grew up with. But, it was a move I had to make. I was not being given much of an opportunity to showcase my skills at Spartanburg, but I will always look back on my time there with fondness.” 

Imri’s football roots go back much deeper than when he was a ball boy at Spartanburg. He has been in love with the game ever since he was introduced to it. 

“I started playing tackle football when I was seven”, Logan recalled. “But I have always loved football. My Uncles played and are always telling me new things that I try to use in my game. I have always been a Clemson fan, but I also like the Ravens.” 

As mentioned earlier, Imri is also a fairly prolific basketball player. But given the choice between it and football, the answer is easy. 

“I like football more than basketball”, Logan said. “But, I play both because I feel like playing both sports benefits me. I believe they compliment each other by teaching me how to more easily process things on and off the field. As far as fandom goes, my favorite basketball team is the Minnesota Timberwolves.” 

Imri plays with a little added motivation each time he suits up — whether it is to take the field in Bulldog Stadium or the hardwoods of Bulldog Arena. One part of that motivation comes from the support of the community that has not only come to embrace him, but also embraces their school with a type of spirit that folks from Boiling Springs call “Bulldog Pride”. 

“I love Boiling Springs”, said Logan warmly. “There is nothing better than running out onto the field and seeing a packed out stadium with the student section being rowdy and everyone cheering loudly. The community rallies around the school and does anything it can to help out with anything we do at BSHS. It is easy to give your all for a town that shows that kind of support.” 

The other source of motivation comes from a source that is equally heartwarming and sad. It comes from a place of loss. 

“I lock in for games by listening to music and relaxing”, said Logan. “I never do anything extra — simply relax and pray. Praying is huge for me. But, I also like to think about my siblings I lost earlier this year. I use them as motivation to do everything I can to win every week so I can make them proud.” 

Imri’s family has shown him just as much support, particularly through the aftermath of the tragic loss he experienced earlier this year. He specifically noted his uncles from earlier as well as his grandma. 

“My uncles have been my biggest mentors”, Imri stated. “They have taught me that even though you may be in a dark place or feeling down, you always have to keep pushing and never give up. Especially when you have already worked so hard for the results. Both of them have a lot of life experience and share their wisdom and smarts with me. But, I am closest to my grandmother. She has taught me most of what I know.” 

“Honestly, I feel like if she really wanted to, she could coach”, Logan later added with a warm chuckle. 

Imri has a large extended family, but if you know anything about Boiling Springs head coach Matt Reel, he treats his players like they are a part of his own family. That is no less true for Logan, who has always felt the love from Reel since arriving on the BSHS campus. 

“Since I transferred from Spartan High, Coach Reel has always made me feel like I am a part of his family and always have been. He gave me the opportunity I needed and I will always have the utmost appreciation for that and how much he helps me”, Logan said with sincerity. 

Off the field and outside of sports, Imri has interests that aren’t atypical for a 17-year old. He also has an idea of what he wants to do beyond high school and for after the game of football. 

“I like watching movies and playing video games when I have free time”, said Logan. “But, as far as my future goes, I plan to go to college for business management while continuing to pursue my football career. But, when my time at BSHS is done, I will always look back fondly on such memories as when we went down the field on a last-minute drive and I scored the game-winning touchdown against Mauldin in the playoffs last year.” 

My chat with Imri ended as always with asking him to give some advice for any aspiring young athletes that may be looking up to him. The answer was simple yet profound. 

“Never let a coach or anyone else take away your confidence in yourself. Always keep striving to be the best person and player you can be.” 

Imri and the Bulldogs will travel to Clover on Thursday night as they look to go to 4-0 for the first time in a decade, taking on the Blue Eagles to close out non-region play. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.