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North Augusta Today
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North Augusta Girls Basketball Wins 7th State Title in 10 Years
Team overcomes concerns about facing a tough opponent in the championship game.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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The North Augusta High School girls basketball team won their 7th state championship in 10 years, defeating a tough opponent in the SCHSL Class 4A title game. Head coach Al Young was concerned his team, which had been winning by large margins all season, might struggle against an equally skilled opponent, but the players proved they were ready for the challenge.
Why it matters
North Augusta's girls basketball program has established itself as a dominant force in the state, winning 7 championships in the last decade. This latest title cements their status as one of the top programs in South Carolina and shows their ability to overcome adversity and win close games against tough competition.
The details
North Augusta cruised through the regular season and postseason, winning games by an average of nearly 40 points. However, head coach Al Young worried his team might struggle when facing an equally skilled opponent in the championship game. But the players proved they were up for the challenge, securing the 7th state title for the program in the last 10 years.
- North Augusta won the SCHSL Class 4A girls basketball championship on March 7, 2026.
The players
Al Young
The head coach of the North Augusta High School girls basketball team, who has led the program to 7 state championships in the last 10 years.
What they’re saying
“We didn't just work hard to come here and play, we actually came here to win,”
— Al Young, Head Coach (The Augusta Chronicle)
The takeaway
North Augusta's girls basketball team has established itself as a dominant force in the state, winning 7 championships in the last 10 years. Their latest title shows the program's ability to overcome adversity and win close games against tough competition, cementing their status as one of the top programs in South Carolina.
