--- title: "Aiken High School Hornets" url: https://www.hereaiken.com/schools/aiken-high-school/ date: 2026-05-31T15:10:12-04:00 modified: 2026-05-31T15:10:12-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Aiken" attribution: "HERE Aiken" --- # Aiken High School Hornets *Source: [HERE Aiken](https://www.hereaiken.com/schools/aiken-high-school/) — May 31, 2026 by * # Aiken High School Hornets Aiken County Public School District · Aiken, South Carolina · Founded 1888 Class 4A 10 State Championships - [Football](#football) - [Basketball](#basketball) - [Baseball](#baseball) - [Soccer](#soccer) - [Golf](#golf) - [Alumni](#alumni) ## Athletic Program Overview Aiken High School is a SCHSL Class 4A school serving Aiken, South Carolina as part of Aiken County Public School District. Aiken High traces its roots to 1888 when it was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly as Aiken Institute. The name changed to Aiken High School in 1935. Windsor High School consolidated into Aiken in 1955, broadening the school's footprint across Aiken County. The Hornets have captured 10 SCHSL state championships across their varsity program history (verified below). This page covers the program’s core varsity sports: football, basketball (boys and girls), baseball, soccer (boys and girls), and golf (boys and girls). Game schedules, scores, and standings auto-populate from the HERE Game Day and Game Score systems. ### At a Glance Mascot Hornets Colors Green and Gold Founded 1888 District Aiken County Public School District Town Aiken, South Carolina Class SCHSL 4A Enrollment [1,254 (2023-24)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiken_High_School_(South_Carolina)) Athletic Director [Dr. Tim Yarborough](https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-staff) ## Championship Legacy Aiken has won 10 South Carolina High School League state championships across 6 sports. Each entry below is sourced from the linked verification. Sport Titles Years Boys Golf 3 1952, 1953, 1975 Boys Tennis 1 1996 Boys Track 1 1950 Football 1 1992 (AA) Girls Basketball 1 1975 Volleyball 3 2010, 2016, 2022 ## Notable Alumni 2 verified Aiken graduates with significant professional or Division I credentials. Each name links to a Wikipedia profile. Athlete Sport Highlight [William "the Refrigerator" Perry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Perry_(American_football)) Football NFL defensive tackle; Super Bowl XX champion (Chicago Bears) [Jamal Reynolds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Reynolds) Football NFL defensive end; 10th overall pick (Green Bay Packers, 2001); Lombardi Award winner at FSU ## Football Varsity · 1 State Title **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Aiken Football coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity · 1 State Title **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Aiken Basketball coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Baseball Varsity **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Aiken Baseball coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Soccer Boys & Girls Varsity **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Aiken Soccer coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Golf Boys & Girls Varsity · 3 State Titles **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Aiken Golf coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Athletic Department Contact **Athletic Director:** [Dr. Tim Yarborough](https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-staff) **Athletics home:** [acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/athletics](https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/athletics) **District:** Aiken County Public School District **Reference:** [Wikipedia profile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiken_High_School_(South_Carolina)) ## What’s Happening at Aiken **Q: What classification does Aiken compete in?** A: Aiken is a Class 4A school of the South Carolina High School League. **Q: How many state championships has Aiken won?** A: 10 SCHSL state championships across 6 sports — see the Championship Legacy table above for the full list. **Q: How do I find this week’s game schedule?** A: Visit the [HERE Game Week](/game-week/) hub for the full seven-day schedule covering every school in the network. **Q: Does Aiken have NIL-eligible athletes?** A: South Carolina law allows high school athletes at member schools to participate in NIL deals under SCHSL guidelines. See the [HERE Aiken Find My School](/high-school-aiken-sc/) page for state law details and NIL resources.