Athletic Program Overview
Wade Hampton High, home of the Generals, competes in Class 5A Region 2 with a proud tradition in basketball and cross country, including five consecutive boys cross country state championships (1999–2003). The Generals’ boys basketball program earned state titles in 1970, 1972, and 2011, and the program produced PGA Tour star Lucas Glover, winner of the 2009 U.S. Open. School colors are Red and Gray, as confirmed by the school’s website and Wikipedia.
The Generals have captured 8 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
Wade Hampton has won 8 state championships across 2 sports. Each entry below is sourced from public SCHSL/SCISA records.
| Sport | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | 3 | 1970, 1972, 2011 |
| Boys Cross Country | 5 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Notable Alumni
2 verified Wade Hampton graduates with significant professional or Division I credentials. Each name links to a Wikipedia profile.
| Athlete | Sport | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Glover | Golf | 6-time PGA Tour winner; 2009 U.S. Open champion; three-time high school All-American at Wade Hampton; SC state golf champion as a freshman and sophomore (1994, 1995) |
| Clyde Mayes | Basketball | 1974 & 1975 Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year; former NBA player (Atlanta Hawks) |
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Athletic Department Contact
Athletics home: greenville.k12.sc.us/whhs
District: Greenville County Schools
Reference: Wikipedia profile
What’s Happening at Wade Hampton
Q: What classification does Wade Hampton compete in?
A: Wade Hampton is a Class 5A Region 2 school.
Q: How many state championships has Wade Hampton won?
A: 8 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 Wade Hampton 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.