Greenville Falls Short in Bid to Repeat as State Champs

Boys basketball team loses state title game despite early lead

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Greenville's boys basketball team was unable to repeat as state champions, despite holding a halftime lead in the title game. Head coach Yerrick Stoneman acknowledged that the early advantage was not enough to secure the victory.

Why it matters

Greenville was seeking to become the first team in the state to win consecutive high school basketball championships in several years, but ultimately fell short in their quest.

The details

Greenville got off to a fast start in the state championship game, leading at halftime. However, they were unable to hold onto the lead and ultimately lost the game. Head coach Yerrick Stoneman said he knew the early advantage was not enough to secure the win.

  • Greenville held a halftime lead in the state title game on March 6, 2026.

The players

Yerrick Stoneman

The head coach of the Greenville boys basketball team.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I knew it wasn't enough”

— Yerrick Stoneman, Head Coach (wn.com)

The takeaway

Greenville's failure to repeat as state champions despite an early lead highlights the difficulty of winning back-to-back high school basketball titles in a competitive state.