With the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) lacrosse playoffs set to begin this week, York County is once again a major player in both the boys’ and girls’ brackets. Local teams from Clover, Fort Mill, Nation Ford, and Catawba Ridge are not just participating—they’re poised to make deep postseason runs.
In boys’ Division 1, the Clover Blue Eagles earned the top seed in the AAAAA Upper State bracket, rewarding them with a bye into the second round. Meanwhile, Fort Mill, Nation Ford, and Catawba Ridge are all clustered in the Division 2 Upper State bracket—meaning local rivalries could be renewed quickly.
On the girls’ side, Fort Mill and Catawba Ridge each have strong placements in the AAAAA Division 2 bracket, while Clover will battle through the highly competitive Division 1 Upper State.
Here’s how the full SCHSL lacrosse playoff picture breaks down:
BOYS PLAYOFF OVERVIEW
Class AAAAA – Division 1
Upper State
- First Round (April 22)
- No. 5 J.L. Mann at No. 4 Dorman
- No. 6 Spartanburg at No. 3 Boiling Springs
- Second Round (April 25)
- Winner of Mann/Dorman at No. 1 Clover
- Winner of Spartanburg/Boiling Springs at No. 2
- Upper State Final: April 28
- State Championship: May 3 at Irmo High School, 1:30 p.m.
Lower State
- Key contenders: Wando, James Island, River Bluff, Lexington
Class AAAAA – Division 2
Upper State
- First Round (April 23)
- No. 5 T.L. Hanna at No. 4 Eastside
- No. 6 Catawba Ridge at No. 3 Fort Mill
- Second Round (April 26)
- Hanna/Eastside winner at No. 1 Greenville
- Fort Mill/Catawba Ridge winner at No. 2 Nation Ford
- Upper State Final: April 29
- State Championship: May 3 at Irmo High, 6 p.m.
This creates an all-York County semifinal with the winner of Fort Mill vs. Catawba Ridge taking on cross-town rival Nation Ford.
Lower State
- Teams to watch: Chapin, Lucy Beckham, St. James
GIRLS PLAYOFF OVERVIEW
Class AAAAA – Division 1
Upper State
- First Round (April 23)
- No. 5 Clover at No. 4 Byrnes
- No. 6 Mauldin at No. 3 Wade Hampton
- Second Round (April 26)
- Clover/Byrnes winner at No. 1 Spartanburg
- Wade Hampton/Mauldin winner at No. 2 J.L. Mann
- Upper State Final: April 29
- State Championship: May 3 at Irmo High, 11 a.m.
Lower State
- Top seeds include Lexington and River Bluff
Class AAAAA – Division 2
Upper State
- First Round (April 22)
- No. 5 Catawba Ridge at No. 4 Greenville
- No. 6 Eastside at No. 3 Riverside
- Second Round (April 25)
- Catawba Ridge/Greenville winner at No. 1 T.L. Hanna
- Eastside/Riverside winner at No. 2 Fort Mill
- Upper State Final: April 28
- State Championship: May 3 at Irmo High, 3:30 p.m.
Much like the boys’ bracket, this division could also yield a Fort Mill vs. Catawba Ridge showdown.
Lower State
- Watch for St. James and Lucy Beckham as top contenders
Looking Ahead
With the potential for York County matchups in the second and third rounds of the playoffs, fans could be treated to high-intensity local rivalries. All roads lead to Irmo High School on May 2 and 3, where champions will be crowned.
If the regular season is any indication, expect fast-paced, physical play and plenty of drama as York County’s best take their shot at state titles.
