"Your" top 3 storied programs in SC regardless of class and why. **Can't choose your own team**

[GwoodEagle2k1]

Thought this would be a fun little exercise


1. Gaffney Indians : I literally can't think of a time when Gaffney was historically bad. I can think of some times they've been mediocre according to their standards but not bad. Any of you indian fans feel free to educate me on this. Like when was the last time you guys really sucked bad for more than a few years?

2. Dillon Wildcats : I feel like they are the most non talked about successful program in the state. These guys have made a habit of being in semi finals and finals most years in their respective class. Dillon fans, drop some stat knowledge on me about your team. How many years in a row have you all been in a semi final or finals game?

3. Abbeville Panthers: What can you say? I grew up right next door being from Greenwood. The entire community is completely bought in every year. Even before their "signature state title runs" between 2010 and 2020. Their storied history and success runs just as deep as my Greenwood Eagles.

2k1's "honorable mentioned"

Summerville Greenwave : This was the most difficult not to put in my top 3. They had the winningest coach ever in Mckissick. So obviously their tradition runs deep.

Byrnes Rebels : The ONLY reason they are not in my top 3 is because I can remember when they were really bad. They need about 10 more years of sustained success in my opinion to strengthen those roots. As far as national recognition, they've definitely had the most spotlight of any team in this state that I can remember.

TL Hanna : Even though they are not really known for having a winning tradition, THEY HAD A FREAKIN MOVIE MADE ABOUT THEM LOL. You can't ignore that. Everyone knows about RADIO R.I.P.

[Colbyc36]

Good post,
But one thing you might want to consider is how long the school has existed and then do the math on win percentage.

[GwoodEagle2k1]

Good post,
But one thing you might want to consider is how long the school has existed and then do the math on win percentage.

I completely agree. This was just off the top of my head.

[DeCav]

Byrnes. Duh. Ten year rule my ass. I wish Dorman could rule football in SC for a decade.


Spartanburg Vikings. Again, I wish Dorman could run the table for two straight years.

Gaffney. Their fans are beautiful people but they are all shitbag cray. Oh, and they have the most titles.

[racincowboy02]

1. Summerville the history and the coach and the atmosphere is incredible

2. Byrnes but I can remember when they were awful and then they hired Bobby Bentley and the 10 year rule lol jk they are on the up swing

3. Greenwood the powerhouse the legendary coaches and the tear gas games

[DeCav]

Tear gas bombs. Admit it. Just the tear gas bombs.

[racincowboy02]

That game was goin to be a good game and it was with 2 great teams and then the bombs hit it lol

[1 CAT FAN]

Thought this would be a fun little exercise

2. Dillon Wildcats : I feel like they are the most non talked about successful program in the state. These guys have made a habit of being in semi finals and finals most years in their respective class. Dillon fans, drop some stat knowledge on me about your team. How many years in a row have you all been in a semi final or finals game?

It's been a nice run, started back in 2008.
http://www.scfootballhistory.com/wordpress/?page_id=97

[bringthewood]

Thought this would be a fun little exercise

2. Dillon Wildcats : I feel like they are the most non talked about successful program in the state. These guys have made a habit of being in semi finals and finals most years in their respective class. Dillon fans, drop some stat knowledge on me about your team. How many years in a row have you all been in a semi final or finals game?

It's been a nice run, started back in 2008.
http://www.scfootballhistory.com/wordpress/?page_id=97

and the timing of the start is interesting in how that particular district's school board is selected

[bringthewood]

1- Summerville has to be at the top. You have Big John and the record. Most around the country will associate SC HS football and the Green Wave and Big John as the top of the class. You can argue that others have taken their place, but if you do you don't understand what history and the term 'storied' means.

2- Lake View is right there with them in terms of longevity and relevance. They are one of the winningest programs ever and have a history that goes back as far as any school can honestly claim. It's a shame they have been shuttled into the dust bin.

3- This is the hardest if you limit it to 3, because there are so many that have either the titles, the longevity, or relevance. If you simply look at time on the map relative to titles it has to South Point. If you look at overall titles, then you have Byrnes. If you look at title appearances then you have Gaffney. You've got the relevant throughout the evolution of high school football with Abbeville wining across multiple classifications. Columbia was always in the hunt back before the modern era and into the early modern era. If you throw in the ' but nobody wanted to play them' you've got too many to count... Greenwood, Barnwell, Spartanburg, Macedonia, Hillcrest (Dalzell), Calhoun Falls, Whimire and too many more to mention; especially small mill towns back in the days...

There are many school that can claim or have someone argue based on their limited experience or exposure, but after those 1st 2 the rest are all second tier claimants to the thrown.