South Carolina High School Boys Basketball Crowns Six New Champions

Ridge View, Westwood, Philip Simmons, North Augusta, Christ Church Episcopal, and C.A. Johnson win state titles

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The 2026 South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) boys basketball season concluded on Saturday with six new state champions crowned across the organization's five classifications. Highlights include Ridge View winning their third straight title, Westwood and Philip Simmons capturing their first-ever championships, and North Augusta and Christ Church Episcopal returning to the winner's circle.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved tradition in South Carolina, with passionate fan bases and intense rivalries. The state championships represent the pinnacle of the season, showcasing the top talent and culminating months of hard work and competition. These title wins cement the legacies of the victorious programs and players, solidifying their place in the state's rich hoops history.

The details

In the Class AAAAA Division I final, the Ridge View Blazers defeated the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes 65-44 to claim their third straight championship. The Class AAAAA Division II title went to the Westwood Redhawks, who took down the defending champion Greenville Red Raiders 67-55. The Class AAAA championship saw the North Augusta Yellowjackets defeat the South Pointe Stallions 64-55, while in Class AAA, the Christ Church Episcopal Cavaliers edged the Fox Creek Predators 52-49. The Class AA crown went to the Philip Simmons Iron Horses, who held off the High Point Academy Grizzlies 50-46 for the first state title in school history. Finally, the Class A championship was won by the C.A. Johnson Hornets, who beat the Bethune-Bowman Mohawks 70-64.

  • The SCHSL boys basketball season concluded on Saturday, March 6, 2026.
  • Ridge View won their third straight title, having also won in 2025 and 2024.
  • Westwood and Philip Simmons captured their first-ever state championships.
  • North Augusta and Christ Church Episcopal returned to the winner's circle after losing in the finals a year ago.

The players

Ridge View Blazers

The Ridge View Blazers are the three-time defending Class AAAAA Division I state champions, having won titles in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Westwood Redhawks

The Westwood Redhawks won their first-ever state championship, capturing the Class AAAAA Division II title.

Philip Simmons Iron Horses

The Philip Simmons Iron Horses won the first state championship in school history, taking the Class AA crown.

North Augusta Yellowjackets

The North Augusta Yellowjackets won the Class AAAA title, bouncing back after losing in the finals a year ago.

Christ Church Episcopal Cavaliers

The Christ Church Episcopal Cavaliers won the Class AAA championship, redeeming themselves after a finals loss in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“History in the making for Philip Simmons. The Iron Horses win their 1st ever state championship hanging on to beat High Point, 50-46.”

— Kevin Bilodeau, Sportscaster (Twitter)

The takeaway

South Carolina's high school basketball scene continues to produce thrilling championship drama, with several programs cementing their legacies and newcomers emerging to claim their first-ever state titles. These victories showcase the depth of talent and competitive spirit across the Palmetto State's boys basketball landscape.