--- title: "South Aiken High School Thoroughbreds" url: https://www.hereaiken.com/schools/south-aiken-high-school/ date: 2026-05-31T15:10:13-04:00 modified: 2026-05-31T15:10:13-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Aiken" attribution: "HERE Aiken" --- # South Aiken High School Thoroughbreds *Source: [HERE Aiken](https://www.hereaiken.com/schools/south-aiken-high-school/) — May 31, 2026 by * # South Aiken High School Thoroughbreds Aiken County Public School District · Aiken, South Carolina · Founded 1980 Class 4A 23 State Championships - [Football](#football) - [Basketball](#basketball) - [Baseball](#baseball) - [Soccer](#soccer) - [Golf](#golf) - [Alumni](#alumni) ## Athletic Program Overview South Aiken High School is a SCHSL Class 4A school serving Aiken, South Carolina as part of Aiken County Public School District. South Aiken opened in 1980 as part of Aiken County's growth in the southern part of the county. The Thoroughbreds have built one of the most decorated tennis and golf programs in the Aiken area, with 18 SCHSL state titles across those two sports alone. The Thoroughbreds have captured 23 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 Thoroughbreds Colors Garnet and Gold Founded 1980 District Aiken County Public School District Town Aiken, South Carolina Class SCHSL 4A Enrollment [1,305 (2023-24)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Aiken_High_School) ## Championship Legacy South Aiken has won 23 South Carolina High School League state championships across 8 sports. Each entry below is sourced from the linked verification. Sport Titles Years Boys Golf 7 1987, 1990, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2012, 2013 Boys Soccer 1 2009 Boys Tennis 5 1998, 1999, 2000, 2013, 2017 Girls Basketball 2 1985, 1988 Girls Soccer 2 2017, 2019 Girls Swimming 1 2016 Girls Tennis 4 1985, 1986, 1995, 1997 Girls Volleyball 1 2023 ## Notable Alumni 3 verified South Aiken graduates with significant professional or Division I credentials. Each name links to a Wikipedia profile. Athlete Sport Highlight [Michael Dean Perry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dean_Perry) Football NFL defensive lineman; 6-time Pro Bowler; Cleveland Browns / Denver Broncos / Kansas City Chiefs [Dekoda Watson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekoda_Watson) Football NFL linebacker; Tampa Bay Buccaneers and four other teams [Kevin Kisner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Kisner) Golf Three-time PGA Tour winner; 2017 PGA Championship runner-up; 2021 Ryder Cup analyst ## Football 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 South Aiken Football coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity · 2 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 South 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 South Aiken Baseball coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Soccer 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 South Aiken Soccer coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Golf Boys & Girls Varsity · 7 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 South Aiken Golf coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Athletic Department Contact **Athletics home:** [acpsd.net/o/sahs](https://www.acpsd.net/o/sahs) **District:** Aiken County Public School District **Reference:** [Wikipedia profile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Aiken_High_School) ## What’s Happening at South Aiken **Q: What classification does South Aiken compete in?** A: South Aiken is a Class 4A school of the South Carolina High School League. **Q: How many state championships has South Aiken won?** A: 23 SCHSL state championships across 8 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 South 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.