Greenville News: Riverside and Greenville High Schools to Compete in SC High School Lacrosse State Championships

Riverside’s girls lacrosse and Greenville’s boys lacrosse will play for South Carolina high school state championships in the Class AAAA division.

Riverside, the defending Class AAAAA state champions, will face off against Bishop England in the Class AAAA girls’ finals. Greenville, a former all-classifications state titleholder, will compete against Lucy Beckham in the boys’ championship match. The games are scheduled to take place on Saturday at Irmo High School in Columbia.

Key Players to Watch

Riverside Girls Lacrosse

One of the players to keep an eye on for Riverside is junior midfielder Bella Bright. Bright has been a dominant force on the field, ranking fifth in the state for goals scored and fourth in overall points. With 189 career goals, Bright is committed to Florida Southern and is known for her prowess in winning draw controls.

Another standout player for Riverside is senior goalkeeper Marianna Lopez. Lopez, who has shown remarkable improvement in her save percentage this season, will continue her lacrosse career at Mars Hill after playing an integral role in Riverside’s past successes.

Greenville Boys Lacrosse

For Greenville, senior defenseman Doug Landrum has been a standout performer this season. Landrum’s ability to push up as a long-stick midfielder has not only led to defensive success but has also made him a scoring threat, ranking fourth on the team in goals scored.

Junior attack Will Wright leads Riverside in points and assists, showcasing his skill in setting up scoring opportunities for his team. With key player Christian Carbonell sidelined due to injury, Wright’s performance will be crucial in the championship game.

Championship Schedule

Here is the schedule for the SC high school lacrosse state championships:

• 11 a.m. – Class AAAAA Girls: Fort Mill (13-5) vs. Chapin (17-2)
• 1 p.m. (approximately) – Class AAAAA Boys: Nation Ford (13-6) vs. Wando (16-3)
• 3:30 p.m. – Class AAAA Girls: Riverside (17-2) vs. Bishop England (18-0)
• 5:30 p.m. (approximately) – Class AAAA Boys: Greenville (14-3) vs. Lucy Beckham (14-5)

How to Watch

For those unable to attend the championships in person, games will be streamed live on the NFHS Network for subscribers. Tickets for in-person attendance can be purchased at GoFan for $15, with a cash option available at the gate. Notable items prohibited inside the stadium include outside food and drink, banners, artificial noise makers, and umbrellas.

As the excitement builds for the SC high school lacrosse state championships, fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches that will determine the next champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions.