Upstate High School Wrestlers Claim 2026 SCHSL Championships

Wrestlers from Eastside, Travelers Rest, Byrnes, Liberty, and Chesnee win state titles.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

High school wrestlers from several Upstate South Carolina schools, including Eastside, Travelers Rest, Byrnes, Liberty, and Chesnee, have won state championships at the 2026 SCHSL (South Carolina High School League) wrestling tournament held in Florence on February 21.

Why it matters

The SCHSL wrestling championships are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school wrestling talent in the state. These wins by Upstate schools demonstrate the strength of their wrestling programs and the dedication of the student-athletes.

The details

The SCHSL state wrestling championships featured competition in both boys' and girls' divisions across multiple weight classes. Wrestlers from the Upstate schools of Eastside, Travelers Rest, Byrnes, Liberty, and Chesnee emerged victorious in their respective weight class competitions.

  • The SCHSL state wrestling championships were held on February 21, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina.

The players

Eastside High School

A high school located in Taylors, South Carolina that had wrestlers win SCHSL state championships.

Travelers Rest High School

A high school located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina that had wrestlers win SCHSL state championships.

Byrnes High School

A high school located in Duncan, South Carolina that had wrestlers win SCHSL state championships.

Liberty High School

A high school located in Liberty, South Carolina that had wrestlers win SCHSL state championships.

Chesnee High School

A high school located in Chesnee, South Carolina that had wrestlers win SCHSL state championships.

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The takeaway

The success of these Upstate high school wrestling programs demonstrates the strength of the sport in the region and the dedication of the student-athletes who compete at the highest levels.