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.
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 | Football | NFL defensive lineman; 6-time Pro Bowler; Cleveland Browns / Denver Broncos / Kansas City Chiefs |
| Dekoda Watson | Football | NFL linebacker; Tampa Bay Buccaneers and four other teams |
| Kevin Kisner | Golf | Three-time PGA Tour winner; 2017 PGA Championship runner-up; 2021 Ryder Cup analyst |
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Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Golf
Athletic Department Contact
Athletics home: acpsd.net/o/sahs
District: Aiken County Public School District
Reference: Wikipedia profile
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 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 page for state law details and NIL resources.