Fort Mill wrestling caps unbeaten season with fourth-straight SC state title

The Yellow Jackets hand Lugoff-Elgin another championship defeat.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Fort Mill High School wrestling team capped off an unbeaten season by winning their fourth consecutive South Carolina state championship, defeating Lugoff-Elgin 52-11 in the Class 5A, Division II state final. The Yellow Jackets, who have now won the state title three years in a row, were led by senior Lincoln Greene's technical fall victory at 157 pounds.

Why it matters

Fort Mill's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in the state, winning four straight state titles and completing back-to-back undefeated seasons. The Yellow Jackets' continued success highlights the strength of their program and the hard work put in by the coaches and athletes to maintain their championship-level performance.

The details

Fort Mill jumped out to a 22-3 lead after wins from Cooper Van Beynum, Jayden Nguyen, Keenan Coston, Lincoln Greene, and Broden Mitcheson. Lugoff-Elgin briefly stopped the momentum with a win at 175 pounds, but Fort Mill pulled away from there, clinching the title with a 19-4 decision at 106 pounds. The Yellow Jackets completed the night with additional wins from Morrison Murphy, Luke Van Beynum, and Grayson Wallen.

  • The dual started at the 132-pound weight class on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Fort Mill defeated Lugoff-Elgin 44-18 on November 22 and 54-19 on December 16 earlier this season.

The players

Fort Mill

A high school wrestling program that has won four consecutive state championships in South Carolina.

Lugoff-Elgin

The runner-up in the Class 5A, Division II state wrestling championship, having lost to Fort Mill three times this season.

Lincoln Greene

A senior wrestler for Fort Mill who earned a 16-0 technical fall victory in the 157-pound weight class.

Adam Marullo

The head coach of the Fort Mill wrestling team.

Ted Monroe

The head coach of the Lugoff-Elgin wrestling team.

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What they’re saying

“When I came in as a freshman, my whole class, all we know is winning state championships. But that started with the seniors when I was a freshman. I wanted to be like that and be a huge role model to all the underclassmen. They're the future of this program, and it means a lot to show them how to grind it out every single day. It shows all our hard work pays off. It's absolutely amazing.”

— Lincoln Greene, Fort Mill Senior Wrestler (heraldonline.com)

“They're the best team in South Carolina in all classifications.”

— Ted Monroe, Lugoff-Elgin Head Coach (heraldonline.com)

What’s next

The Yellow Jackets will look to continue their dominant run as they compete in two more tournaments following their state championship victory.

The takeaway

Fort Mill's wrestling program has established itself as a perennial powerhouse in South Carolina, winning four straight state titles and completing back-to-back undefeated seasons. The Yellow Jackets' continued success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the coaches and athletes who have built a winning culture within the program.