SC High School Basketball Playoffs Brackets: Local Teams Secure High Seeds

The South Carolina high school basketball playoffs brackets are set and teams from across the state are ready to battle for a chance to claim the coveted state championship title. Several schools from the region are in the mix, including Fort Mill, Catawba Ridge, Nation Ford, Indian Land, Lancaster, York, Clover, York Preparatory Academy, Rock Hill, South Pointe, and Northwestern. Let’s take a look at how these local teams are seeded and their paths ahead in the playoffs.

Local Team Seedings and Outlooks:

Fort Mill (AAAAA Div2): The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets earned the No. 2 seed in the AAAAA Division 2 Upper State and will host the winner of No. 10 Nation Ford and No. 7 Woodmont on Friday, Feb. 21. They are a strong contender for a deep playoff run.
Catawba Ridge (AAAAA Div2): The Catawba Ridge Copperheads face a tough challenge as the No. 12 seed in the AAAAA Division 2 Upper State. They travel to No. 5 T.L. Hanna on Tuesday, Feb. 18. An upset victory could spark a surprising playoff run.
Nation Ford (AAAAA Div2): The Nation Ford Falcons are the No. 10 seed in the AAAAA Division 2 Upper State and will be on the road against No. 7 Woodmont on Tuesday, Feb. 18. They’ll need a strong performance to advance and potentially face Fort Mill in the next round.
Indian Land (AAAAA Div2): The Indian Land Warriors secured a solid No. 3 seed in the AAAAA Division 2 Upper State and will host the winner of No. 11 Easley and No. 6 Northwestern on Friday, Feb. 21. Their seeding gives them a good chance to make a deep run.
Lancaster (AAAA): The Lancaster Bruins are the top seed in the AAAA Upper State and will host No. 16 Emerald on Monday, Feb. 17. As the No. 1 seed, they are a favorite to advance far in the tournament.
York (AAAA): The York Cougars are the No. 14 seed in the AAAA Upper State and face a tough road matchup against No. 3 Greer on Monday, Feb. 17. They will need to pull off an upset to continue their season.
Clover (AAAAA Div1): The Clover Blue Eagles are the No. 7 seed in the AAAAA Division 1 Upper State and will host No. 10 Spartanburg on Monday, Feb. 17. They will be looking to advance.
York Preparatory Academy (AA): York Prep will be playing Landrum on Tuesday, February 18th.
Rock Hill (AAAAA Div1): The Rock Hill Bearcats are the No. 11 seed in the AAAAA Division 1 Upper State and will travel to No. 6 Byrnes on Monday, February 17th.
South Pointe (AAAA): The South Pointe Stallions are the No. 5 seed in the AAAA Upper State and will host No. 12 Seneca on Monday, February 17th.
Northwestern (AAAAA Div2): The Northwestern Trojans are the No. 6 seed in the AAAAA Division 2 Upper State and will be on the road against No. 11 Easley on Tuesday, February 18th.

Full Playoff Game Listings

Class AAAAA Division 1

Upper State

Monday, Feb. 17
- No. 12 Lexington at No. 5 Mauldin
- No. 11 Rock Hill at No. 6 Byrnes
- No. 10 Spartanburg at No. 7 Clover
- No. 9 Boiling Springs at No. 8 J.L. Mann
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- 8/9 winner at No. 1 Dorman
- 12/5 winner at No. 4 River Bluff
- 11/6 winner at No. 3 Blythwood
- 10/7 winner at No. 2 Dutch Fork
Saturday, Feb. 22: Upper State semifinals
Saturday, March 1: Upper State final

Lower State

Monday, Feb. 17
- No. 12 Wando at No. 5 Summerville
- No. 11 Spring Valley at No. 6 Sumter
- No. 10 Stratford at No. 7 West Ashley
- No. 9 Fort Dorchester at No. 8 Carolina Forest
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- 9/8 winner at No. 1 Ridge View
- 12/5 winner at No. 4 Ashley Ridge
- 11/6 winner at No. 3 Cane Bay
- 10/7 winner at No. 2 James Island
Saturday, Feb. 22: Lower State semifinals
Saturday, March 1: Lower State final

Class AAAAA Division 2

Upper State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- No. 12 Catawba Ridge at No. 5 T.L. Hanna
- No. 11 Easley at No. 6 Northwestern
- No. 10 Nation Ford at No. 7 Woodmont
- No. 9 Greenwood at No. 8 Hillcrest
Friday, Feb. 21
- 8/9 winner at No. 1 Greenville
- 12/5 winner at No. 4 Riverside
- 11/6 winner at No. 3 Indian Land
- 10/7 winner at No. 2 Fort Mill
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Upper State semifinals
Wednesday, March 5: Upper State final

Lower State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- No. 12 Socastee at No. 5 Irmo
- No. 11 White Knoll at No. 6 Myrtle Beach
- No. 10 Lucy Beckham at No. 7 Lugoff-Elgin
- No. 9 North Myrtle Beach at No. 8 Westwood
Friday, Feb. 21
- 8/9 winner at No. 1 Conway
- 12/5 winner at No. 4 Berkeley
- 11/6 winner at No. 3 St. James
- 10/7 winner at No. 2 Goose Creek
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Lower State semifinals
Wednesday, March 5: Lower State final

Class AAAA

Upper State

Monday, Feb. 17
- No. 16 Emerald at No. 1 Lancaster
- No. 9 Fountain Inn at No. 8 A.C. Flora
- No. 12 Seneca at No. 5 South Pointe
- No. 13 Berea at No. 4 Laurens
- No. 11 Dreher at No. 6 Blue Ridge
- No. 14 York at No. 3 Greer
- No. 10 Westside at No. 7 Daniel
- No. 15 Camden at No. 2 Wren
Thursday, Feb. 20: Upper State quarterfinals
Tuesday, Feb. 25: Upper State semifinals
Monday, March 4: Upper State final

Lower State

Monday, Feb. 17
- No. 16 Colleton at No. 1 North Augusta
- No. 9 Hilton Head at No. 8 South Florence
- No. 12 Darlington at No. 5 May River
- No. 13 Aiken at No. 4 Gray Collegiate
- No. 11 Lakewood at No. 6 Wilson
- No. 14 Bishop England at No. 3 Bluffton
- No. 10 Midland Valley at No. 7 Brookland-Cayce
- No. 15 South Aiken at No. 2 Crestwood
Thursday, Feb. 20: Lower State quarterfinals
Tuesday, Feb. 25: Lower State semifinals
Monday, March 4: Lower State final

Class AAA

Upper State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- No. 16 Chapman at No. 1 Broome
- No. 9 St. Joseph’s at No. 8 Crescent
- No. 12 Union County at No. 4 Pendleton
- No. 13 West-Oak at No. 4 Christ Church
- No. 14 Greer Middle College at No. 3 Powdersville
- No. 11 Walhalla at No. 6 Woodruff
- No. 10 Palmetto at No. 7 Mountain View Prep
- No. 15 Southside Christian at No. 2 Belton-Honea Path
Thursday, Feb. 20: Upper State quarterfinals
Monday, Feb. 24: Upper State semifinals
Friday, Feb. 28: Upper State final

Lower State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- No. 16 Aynor at No. 1 Loris
- No. 9 Newberry at TBA
- No. 12 Waccamaw at TBA
- No. 13 TBA at No. 4 Fox Creek
- No. 14 Marlboro County at No. 3 Keenan
- No. 11 TBA at No. 6 Dillon
- No. 10 Silver Bluff at No. 7 Georgetown
- No. 15 Swansea at No. 2 TBA
Thursday, Feb. 20: Lower State quarterfinals
Monday, Feb. 24: Lower State semifinals
Friday, Feb. 28: Lower State final

Class AA

Upper State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Chesterfield at High Point
- TBA at Clinton
- Eau Claire at TBA
- York Prep at Landrum
- Liberty at Fairfield Central
- TBA at Chesnee
- Blacksburg at Central
- Columbia at TBA
Friday, Feb. 21: Upper State quarterfinals
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Upper State semifinals
Tuesday, March 4: Upper State final

Lower State

Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Edisto at Hampton County
- Marion at TBA
- Whale Branch at Andrew Jackson
- TBA at Manning
- Cheraw at Atlantic Collegiate
- TBA at Bridges Prep
- Lake City at TBA
- Mullins at Lake Marion
Friday, Feb. 21: Lower State quarterfinals
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Lower State quarterfinals
Tuesday, March 4: Lower State finals

Class A

Upper State

Monday, Feb. 17
- Lamar at Abbeville
- Calhoun Falls at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler
- Ware Shoals at Great Falls
- Williston-Elko at Dixie
- Lewisville at North
- Green Upstate at McBee
- Horse Creek Academy at McCormick
- Calhoun County at CA Johnson
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Upper State quarterfinals
Saturday, Feb. 22: Upper State semifinals
Thursday, Feb. 27: Upper State final

Lower State

Monday, Feb. 17
- Johnsonville at Bethune-Bowman
- Military Magnet at Bamberg-Ehrhardt
- Baptist Hill at Latta
- Hannah-Pamplico at Allendale-Fairfax
- Ridgeland Secondary Academy at Carvers Bay
- Hemingway at Cross
- Branchville at Denmark-Olar
- Green Sea Floyds at Charleston Math and Science
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Lower State quarterfinals
Saturday, Feb. 22: Lower State semifinals
Thursday, Feb. 27: Lower State final

The playoffs are sure to be filled with exciting matchups and intense competition as teams vie for the state championship. Fans are encouraged to come out and support their local teams as they battle for playoff glory.

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