Kristian Ferrell
The South Carolina High School League's state basketball championship games are a highly anticipated event, with students and their communities eagerly awaiting the outcome. In 2025, the games took place from Thursday to Saturday at the Florence Center, with several classifications determining the champions. The results of the 2025 championships crowned various schools as winners, with the Class 5A Division II boys championship going to Greenville, the Class 3A boys championship to Keenan, and the Class 5A Division I girls' championship to Blythewood. The Class A boys' championship was an emotional victory for the Vikings of Denmark-Olar, marking their first state title.
Looking back at past champions, Myles Tate from Dorman High School stands out as a four-time SCHSL Class 5A state basketball champion.
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What You'll Learn
2023 SC High School Basketball Championship schedule
The 2023 South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Basketball State Championship games were held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Tickets were priced at $15 and could be purchased at gofan.co or through the schools. The games were also broadcast on TV and radio, as well as streamed online.
Class 4A
- Girls: Westwood vs. North Augusta, 5 p.m.
- Boys: Irmo vs. Lancaster, 7 p.m.
Class 3A
- Girls: Camden vs. Wren, noon
- Boys: Crestwood vs. Wren, 2 p.m.
Class 2A
- Girls: Bishop England vs. Gray Collegiate, 6 p.m.
- Boys: Oceanside Collegiate vs. Gray Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.
Class A
- Girls: Military Magnet vs. Denmark-Olar, noon
- Boys: Scott’s Branch vs. Christ Church, 2 p.m.
Class 5A
- Girls: Mauldin vs. Stratford, 6 p.m.
- Boys: Goose Creek vs. Dorman, 7:30 p.m.
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2023 Championship location
The 2023 South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) basketball state championship games were held at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, located at 2049 Champion Way in Graniteville. The games took place from March 2 to March 4, with tickets costing $15 per session. Each classification, including Girls and Boys, had separate tickets.
The Florence Center in Florence, South Carolina, hosted the SCHSL Lower and Upper State semifinals on March 1 and 2, 2023. The games started at noon and continued throughout the day, with the last game, the 5A Boys (U), starting at 6:00 pm.
The USC Aiken Convocation Center was the venue for the 2023 SCHSL basketball state championship games, featuring 10 title games across five classifications. The games included the Class AAAA girls and boys, Class AAA girls and boys, and Class A boys. The Wren boys and girls, Mauldin girls, and Dorman boys were among the Upstate-area teams that participated.
The SCHSL is the governing body for high school sports in South Carolina, and the basketball state championships are one of the many competitions they organize. The SCHSL coordinates with member schools and coaches to ensure the smooth running of the championships and sets the dates, locations, and ticket prices.
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2023 Championship scores
The 2023 South Carolina High School League’s state basketball championship games were held from Thursday to Saturday at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The games were broadcast on TV by Sinclair Broadcasting stations across South Carolina and on radio for select games. All games were also streamed online.
Irmo defeated Hartsville with a score of 54-38 on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Florence Center in Florence.
Unfortunately, no further information could be found on the scores of the 2023 championship games.
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2025 Championship schedule
The 2025 South Carolina High School League's state basketball championship games are held from Thursday to Saturday at the Florence Center. Here is the schedule for the championship:
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Class A Boys Championship game took place between Denmark-Olar and Abbeville. Denmark-Olar won with a final score of 58-52, claiming their first state title.
Friday, March 7, 2025
The Class 5A Division I boys championship match-up was between Ridge View and Blythewood. Ridge View dominated the game with a final score of 71-47.
The Class 2A boys championship was a contest between Atlantic Collegiate and High Point Academy. Atlantic Collegiate emerged victorious with a score of 58-52.
In the Class 5A Division II girls' championship, Berkeley faced off against Greenwood. Berkeley clinched the victory with a final score of 60-54.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
The Class 5A Division II boys championship game was a close contest between Greenville and Goose Creek. Greenville ultimately prevailed in double overtime, with a final score of 81-71.
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2025 Championship location
The 2025 South Carolina High School League Basketball Championships were held at the Florence Center in Florence, South Carolina. The semifinal games were held over a six-day period, with the state championship games taking place on Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9.
The Florence Center has been a frequent host to the South Carolina High School League Basketball Championships, having also hosted the semifinals and finals of the 2024-25 basketball season. The Center hosts both the Upper State and Lower State basketball championships, with the winning teams advancing to the state championship games.
The 2025 championships featured a range of divisions and classifications, including Class 5A Division I and II, Class 4A, Class 2A, and Class A. The semifinal and final games were closely contested, with several notable performances from players across the state.
For example, in the Class 5A Division II boys' championship, Greenville emerged victorious over Goose Creek with a score of 81-71 in a thrilling double-overtime game. Caden Coleman of Greenville and Shane Potts of Goose Creek both had impressive performances, scoring 21 and 29 points, respectively.
The Class 5A Division I boys' championship also saw a strong showing from Ridge View, who defeated Blythewood with a score of 71-47. Korie Corbett of Ridge View led the way with 23 points, while TJ Lewis of Blythewood responded with 17 points in a valiant effort.
The Florence Center, as the host venue, played a crucial role in facilitating these exciting matchups and providing a platform for South Carolina's talented high school basketball players to showcase their skills.
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Frequently asked questions
Greenville won with a score of 81-71 against Goose Creek.
Keenan won with a score of 58-53 against Powdersville.
Lancaster won with a score of 69-55 against North Augusta.
