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The 2026 schedule for Gainesville’s high school football rivalries sees key games relocated to August and September, reflecting coaching changes, player transfers, and a renewed focus on early‑season competition.
The 2026 South Carolina High School Soccer League state championships unfolded as a tapestry of triumphs, featuring dramatic penalty shootouts, stunning upsets and record‑setting streaks across multiple divisions.
The Demon Deacons welcome transfer guard Justin Ray, a native of Greer, South Carolina, who arrives after a standout sophomore season at Monmouth University.
After a grueling four‑overtime battle, Eastside High School captured the SCHSL Class 5A Division 2 championship, with senior keeper Brandon Jaramillo’s decisive save sealing the victory.
Eastside High School edged Chapin High School 1‑1 (3‑2 on penalties) in a rain‑delayed championship that concluded at 1:39 a.m., securing the program's seventh title.
Despite a 4-0 loss to Chapin in the Class 5A-D1 state final, Eastside’s senior star and veteran coach David Craig remain hopeful, emphasizing faith, gratitude, and a commitment to future championships.