Riverside boys basketball tops Upstate Super 25 after region title win

Riverside beat Byrnes to win the Region 2-5A title and will enter the SCHSL playoffs as the top-ranked team in the Upstate Super 25.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Riverside boys basketball team defeated Byrnes 57-45 on Feb. 13 to win the Region 2-5A title. As a result, Riverside has moved up to the top spot in the latest Upstate Super 25 rankings heading into the SCHSL playoffs.

Why it matters

The Riverside-Byrnes matchup was a battle between the top two teams in the Upstate Super 25 rankings. Riverside's victory solidifies their status as the team to beat in the Upstate as the playoffs begin.

The details

Riverside beat Byrnes 57-45 on Feb. 13 to claim the Region 2-5A title. The win came after Riverside had previously lost to Dorman 68-55 but beaten Gaffney 78-56. Riverside will face either Eastside or Catawba Ridge in the first round of the SCHSL playoffs on Feb. 20.

  • Riverside beat Byrnes 57-45 on Feb. 13 to win the Region 2-5A title.
  • Riverside will face either Eastside or Catawba Ridge in the first round of the SCHSL playoffs on Feb. 20.

The players

Riverside

The Riverside boys basketball team, who are the new top-ranked team in the Upstate Super 25 rankings.

Byrnes

The Byrnes boys basketball team, who were previously ranked second in the Upstate Super 25 before losing to Riverside.

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