Greenville boys basketball routs Hillcrest in SCHSL playoff rematch

Red Raiders make 10 3-pointers after struggling in earlier loss to Rams

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:03am

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The Greenville High School boys basketball team bounced back from an earlier loss to Hillcrest by routing the Rams 91-65 in the second round of the SCHSL Class 5A playoffs. The Red Raiders, the No. 2 seed in the Upper State, made 10 3-pointers after struggling from deep in the previous matchup, led by 20 points from junior guard Tucker Scholl and 21 points from senior guard Caden Coleman.

Why it matters

Greenville, the defending Class 5A Division 2 state champion, is looking to make another deep playoff run after their only regular season loss came against Hillcrest. The Red Raiders' ability to adjust their shooting and intensity after the earlier defeat could be a sign they have regained their championship form.

The details

In the first meeting on Jan. 23, Greenville was just 3-for-22 on 3-pointers and lost 65-59. But in the playoff rematch, the Red Raiders were 10-for-18 from deep, including five 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a 21-12 lead. Scholl hit three straight 3s in the opening period, while senior guard Keshun McCoy added three more 3-pointers and finished with 17 points after being held scoreless in the previous game.

  • The regular season matchup between Greenville and Hillcrest took place on January 23, 2026.
  • The SCHSL Class 5A playoff rematch was played on February 20, 2026.

The players

Tucker Scholl

A junior all-state guard for Greenville High School who is considered one of the top long-range shooters in the state.

Caden Coleman

A senior all-state guard for Greenville High School who led the team with 21 points in the playoff win.

Keshun McCoy

A senior guard for Greenville High School who scored 17 points and hit three 3-pointers after being held scoreless in the earlier loss to Hillcrest.

Gavin Griffin

A senior forward for Greenville High School who scored 16 points in the playoff victory.

Yerrick Stoneman

The head coach of the Greenville High School boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We were terrible.”

— Tucker Scholl, junior all-state guard

“Amazing. They were just falling.”

— Yerrick Stoneman, head coach

“We were locked in. Our defense turned into offense with transition threes, and we were just finding each other.”

— Tucker Scholl, junior all-state guard

“I think we have the best shooters in the state.”

— Caden Coleman, senior all-state guard

“We were sprinting to the corners. That opens things up. That gives us some gaps. And our guys were looking for each other early, willing to make that extra pass.”

— Yerrick Stoneman, head coach

What’s next

Greenville, the No. 2 seed in the Upper State, will host No. 3 seed Nation Ford in the SCHSL Class 5A quarterfinals on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

Greenville's ability to quickly bounce back from their earlier loss to Hillcrest and regain their shooting touch in the playoff rematch demonstrates the Red Raiders' championship pedigree and resilience. Their hot 3-point shooting could make them a tough out for any opponent as they look to defend their state title.