South Carolina

Oscar the Horned Toad did a phenomenal job getting the vote out in Coalinga, California, during March Mascot Madness.

National

Best high school mascot in all 50 US states: 2023 poll results

National

Best high school mascot in all 50 US states: 2023 poll results

Here are all the winners from 2023 as SBLive/SI prepares to roll out 2024 state-by-state mascot contests

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Gaffney's Jayvon Gilmore (8) passes the ball during a game against JL Mann on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

South Carolina

Top 25 South Carolina high school football rankings (9/2/2024)

Week 1 of the 2024 South Carolina football season is in the books and our first top 25 poll is ready to go. Gaffney, the top-ranked team, overcame J.L. Mann in

South Carolina

Vote: South Carolina high school football Player of the Week (9/2/2024)

Here are 10 candidates for your voting consideration from the first full weekend of South Carolina high school football in 2024

As the Eau Claire (SC) football team lined up to shake hands following its game on Friday night, the Shamrocks basked in the glow of the scoreboard, which still flashed the final score. Eau Claire defeated Bethune-Bowman, 34-18, to end a 35 game losing streak, the ninth longest in the nation entering the 2024 season.

South Carolina

South Carolina high school football team finally wins, snaps 35-game losing streak

The Eau Claire Shamrocks had not won a football game since before the pandemic

The Spartanburg Vikings played the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes in high school football at Spartanburg High School on Aug. 30, 2024. Spartanburg's Adrian Miller (6) fights Dutch Fork's Maurice Anderson (30) on a play. The Silver Foxes won, 24-7.

South Carolina

5 Takeaways from Week 1 in South Carolina high school football

Dutch Fork is still the boss, Richland-Northeast's Will Wilson puts on a show.

West Boca Raton football Jaydin Broadnax (5) defends a pass during a win over Benjamin on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

Florida

5 takeaways from Florida high school football Thursday night kickoff [8/29/2024]

There was plenty of action that took place across the state and we provide some takeaways from the night

South Carolina

Top 25 South Carolina high school football rankings (8/26/2024)

Gaffney opens at No. 1; Westside and Dutch Fork round out the Top 3.

Belleville (Michigan) quarterback Bryce Underwood is the No. 1-ranked Class of 2025 prospect in the nation. The Tigers moved into the SBLive/SI national rankings this week at No. 23

Rankings

SBLive/SI Top 25 national high school football rankings (8/26/2024)

Three new teams moved into this week's rankings, including Michigan power Belleville

Westside High receiver Chamarryus Bomar (1) runs near Creekside High School junior Eric Paul Jr (11) during the first quarter at Westside High in Anderson, S.C. Saturday, August 24, 2024.

South Carolina

Vote: South Carolina high school football Player of the Week (8/26/2024)

The South Carolina high school football season kicked-off this past weekend and you can vote for this week's Player of the Week.

Mountain View Prep quarterback Bryson Drummond (12) passes during a preseason scrimmage day in Williamston, in early August 12, 2024. The Stars look like an instant power after their 66-0 over Atlantic Collegiate Academy in MVP's first game in program history.

South Carolina

5 takeaways from Week 0 of South Carolina high school football

Hammond impresses; Mountain View Prep an instant power?

Westside High (SC) head coach Brian Lane and quarterback Cutter Woods spoke during a preseason media day. The reigning South Carolina Class 4A state champs open against Georgia Class 4A state runner-up Creekside High (GA) on Saturday night.

Georgia

Live score updates: Creekside (GA) at Westside (SC)

Georgia and South Carolina powers collide as Creekside (GA) travels north to face South Carolina state champion Westside.

A high school football helmet sits on a field.

South Carolina

South Carolina high school football game evacuated, called off after incident

A South Carolina high school football game has been "suspended indefinitely" after an incident in the stands caused an evacuation on Friday night. Stratford and

South Carolina

South Carolina high school football scores: Live updates, live streams (8/23/2024)

It's the first Friday Night Lights of the 2024 South Carolina high school football season, follow the scores with SBLive Sports

John Paul II, which got its season underway in a loss to Colleton Prep last week, will be home against Manning Academy, Thursday night, as the first major weekend of the 2024 South Carolina high school football season gets underway.

South Carolina

South Carolina high school football scores: Live updates, live streams (8/22/2024)

Four games on slate for Thursday night as the 2024 South Carolina high school football season gets underway.

Recruiting

Jayvon McFadden names finalists, set to commit Saturday

Riverdale Baptist (Maryland) four-star offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden is ready to announce his college commitment.

Recruiting

Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers poised to land bluechip recruit

Tennessee was the first major offer for Onis Konanbanny and also hosted him on his first major recruiting visit.

Recruiting

Onis Konanbanny previews Friday decision, down to Florida State, Tennessee

It's a big week for commitments around the country and Friday will see a bluechip cornerback come off the board. Onis Konanbanny will announce his college decision Friday.

The number of participants in high school girls flag football more than doubled from 2022-23 to 2023-24.

News

A record 8 million athletes competed in high school sports in 2023-24

Football - especially flag football - and boys and girls wrestling saw significant gains in participation

South Carolina

Vote: Who is the South Carolina high school football Preseason Player of the Year?

Here are 10 candidates for your voting consideration.

South Carolina

10 Up and Coming South Carolina high school football stars in 2024

Here are 10 stars you will want to watch in South Carolina during the 2024 high school football season

Corona (California) High School infielder Brady Ebel is an LSU commit projected as an early pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

National

How to watch: MLB High School All-American Game (8/14/2024)

The top high school baseball players in the country will compete on a national stage Wednesday night

National

SBLive Sports now offers photos for purchase of high school sporting events

Parents and fans can now cherish those high school sports moments for a lifetime by purchasing high-quality digital downloads on Sports Illustrated and powered by the SBLive Professional Photographers Network!

South Carolina

10 South Carolina high school football games to watch this August

The South Carolina high school football regular season kicks-off on August 23rd.

Gaffney's Jaiden McDowell (2) will try to lead the Indians back to state title in 2024.

South Carolina

3 South Carolina high school football storylines to follow in 2024

A look at returning South Carolina state champions, the impact of the multiplier rule on reclassifications and state transfers.

John Curtis (Louisiana) High School football coach John T. Curtis has the most wins in the nation among active coaches.

National

Vote: Who is the best high school football coach in the nation?

These 20 high school stalwarts have the most wins in the country among active coaches. Which one is the best of the best in 2024?