C. A. Johnson men's basketball team wins state championship

Players and coaches celebrate with parade and net-cutting ceremony

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The men's basketball team from C. A. Johnson High School in Columbia, South Carolina celebrated winning the Class A state championship with a parade and net-cutting ceremony. The team defeated Bethune Bowman 72-64 in the title game at Colonial Life Arena.

Why it matters

High school sports championships are important community events that bring pride and excitement to local residents. C. A. Johnson's victory marks the first state title for the school's basketball program, a significant milestone.

The details

The C. A. Johnson men's basketball team capped off their championship season with a 72-64 victory over Bethune Bowman in the Class A state title game. Players and coaches celebrated the win with a parade through the streets of Columbia and a net-cutting ceremony at the arena.

  • C. A. Johnson won the state championship on March 8, 2026.
  • The championship parade and net-cutting ceremony took place on March 10, 2026.

The players

Robert McCray

Head coach of the C. A. Johnson men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“The team is already looking ahead to the future.”

— Robert McCray, Head Coach (wistv.com)

What’s next

The C. A. Johnson team will receive their championship rings at a special ceremony next month.

The takeaway

This state championship victory is a proud moment for the C. A. Johnson community and highlights the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches who brought the school its first basketball title.