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.
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 | Football | NFL defensive tackle; Super Bowl XX champion (Chicago Bears) |
| Jamal Reynolds | Football | NFL defensive end; 10th overall pick (Green Bay Packers, 2001); Lombardi Award winner at FSU |
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Golf
Athletic Department Contact
Athletic Director: Dr. Tim Yarborough
Athletics home: acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/athletics
District: Aiken County Public School District
Reference: Wikipedia profile
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 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 page for state law details and NIL resources.