--- title: "Hillcrest High Rams" url: https://www.heregreenville.com/schools/hillcrest-high/ date: 2026-06-13T15:22:40+00:00 modified: 2026-06-13T15:22:40+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Greenville" attribution: "HERE Greenville" --- # Hillcrest High Rams *Source: [HERE Greenville](https://www.heregreenville.com/schools/hillcrest-high/) — June 13, 2026 by * # Hillcrest High Rams Greenville County Schools · Greenville, South Carolina · Founded 1957 Class 5A Region 121 State Championships - [Football](#football) - [Basketball](#basketball) - [Baseball](#baseball) - [Soccer](#soccer) - [Golf](#golf) - [Alumni](#alumni) ## Athletic Program Overview Hillcrest High School, home of the Rams, has compiled 21 SCHSL state championships across eight sports and is especially recognized for its volleyball (5 titles), softball (4 titles), and wrestling (5 titles) programs. Red and Black are the school’s verified colors — the original red and white were augmented by black in the 1970s, per the school portfolio. Competing in Class 5A Region 1, the Rams have produced multiple NFL alumni and UFC champion Stephen Thompson. The Rams have captured 21 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. ### At a Glance Mascot Rams Colors Red and Black Founded 1957 District Greenville County Schools Town Greenville, South Carolina Class Class 5A Region 1 Enrollment [2,085 (2023-24)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Simpsonville,_South_Carolina)) Athletic Director Dale Nelson ## Championship Legacy Hillcrest has won 21 state championships across 8 sports. Each entry below is sourced from public SCHSL/SCISA records. Sport Titles Years Boys Cross Country 1 1982 Girls Soccer 1 1999 Softball 4 2002, 2003, 2004, 2012 Girls Volleyball 5 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013 Boys Wrestling 5 2011, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021 Football 2 1985, 2014 Girls Track 2 2019, 2021 Baseball 1 2021 ## Notable Alumni 3 verified Hillcrest graduates with significant professional or Division I credentials. Each name links to a Wikipedia profile. Athlete Sport Highlight [Travelle Wharton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelle_Wharton) Football NFL offensive lineman; 3rd round pick, 2004 NFL Draft (Carolina Panthers); played 10 NFL seasons; also served as NFL assistant OL coach (Baltimore Ravens) [Jamon Meredith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamon_Meredith) Football NFL offensive tackle; 5th round pick, 2009 NFL Draft (Green Bay Packers); played for 9 NFL teams including Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants [Stephen Thompson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Thompson_(fighter)) Mixed Martial Arts UFC welterweight contender; born and raised in Simpsonville, SC (Hillcrest area); 2-time UFC title challenger; ‘Wonderboy’; graduated 2001 ## Football Varsity · 2 State Titles **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Hillcrest Football coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Hillcrest Basketball coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Baseball Varsity · 1 State Title **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Hillcrest Baseball coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Soccer Boys & Girls Varsity · 1 State Title **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Hillcrest Soccer coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Golf Boys & Girls Varsity **Upcoming Games**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Recent Results**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Season Record**Schedule coming soon — local schools typically publish next-season athletic calendars in mid-summer. This module is live and will populate automatically once games are scheduled. **Latest Coverage**Editorial coverage will appear here once posts are tagged with the school slug. This slot is live — tag any sports story with the school slug to feed it. **Section Sponsor**Sponsor Hillcrest Golf coverage · [Game Day Sponsorship →](https://www.herecity.com/game-day-sponsorship/) ## Athletic Department Contact **Athletics home:** [greenville.k12.sc.us/hillcrest](https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/hillcrest/) **District:** Greenville County Schools **Reference:** [Wikipedia profile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Simpsonville,_South_Carolina)) ## What’s Happening at Hillcrest **Q: What classification does Hillcrest compete in?** A: Hillcrest is a Class 5A Region 1 school. **Q: How many state championships has Hillcrest won?** A: 21 state championships — see the Championship Legacy table above for the full list by sport and year. **Q: How do I find this week’s game schedule?** A: Visit the [HERE Game Week](/game-week/) hub for the full seven-day schedule covering every school in the network. **Q: Does Hillcrest 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 Greenville Find My School](/high-school-greenville-sc/) page for state law details and NIL resources.