Athletic Program Overview
Shannon Forest Christian School, founded in 1968, merged in 2019 with First Presbyterian Academy (founded 1953) to operate jointly under the name First Presbyterian Academy (FPA) at 829 Garlington Road in Greenville. The combined school competes in SCISA Class 3A Region 2 under the Crusaders nickname with forest green and navy blue colors that intentionally preserve the heritage of both founding institutions. The program’s most recent verified championship is the girls’ volleyball SCISA 3A state title in 2024.
The Crusaders have captured 1 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.
Championship Legacy
Shannon Forest Christian School has won 1 state championships across 1 sport. Each entry below is sourced from public SCHSL/SCISA records.
| Sport | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Volleyball (SCISA 3A) | 1 | 2024 |
Notable Alumni
Verified athletic alumni profiles for Shannon Forest Christian School publish here as Wikipedia and league records are confirmed.
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Golf
Athletic Department Contact
Athletics home: firstpresacademy.com/athletics
District: Independent
What’s Happening at Shannon Forest Christian School
Q: What classification does Shannon Forest Christian School compete in?
A: Shannon Forest Christian School is a SCISA Class 3A Region 2 school.
Q: How many state championships has Shannon Forest Christian School won?
A: 1 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 hub for the full seven-day schedule covering every school in the network.
Q: Does Shannon Forest Christian School 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 page for state law details and NIL resources.