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For the first time in South Carolina history, a historically black college's flag is flying over the State House dome. South Carolina State University earned the honor after winning the HBCU national championship in a thrilling four-overtime victory.
Two high school athletes are on the verge of joining an elite group with 11 career state titles each. The CHSAA State Track & Field Championships begin Thursday with 61 returning champions competing across five classes.
The Illinois State Redbirds made program history by advancing to their first-ever WNIT Championship game after defeating South Dakota 67-60 on the road. Senior Doneelah Washington led the charge with a stunning 21-point, 11-rebound performance that silenced a hostile home crowd.
Penn State Behrend's men's swimming and diving team captured their first State University of New York Athletic Conference championship, defeating the defending champions by 117 points. Sophomore Isaac Stoeckle set a team record and earned Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors.
The Florida State Seminoles men's track and field team claimed their first conference championship in six years, scoring 94 points at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston. Multiple record-breaking performances and a nail-biting relay finish secured the historic win.
The Montana State women's golf team dominated Washington State 4-1 in match play competition, earning their spot in Wednesday's championship. Four Bobcats won their individual matches in Palm Desert, California, as the team seeks their second title of the season.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
Leake Academy's girls basketball team dominated their way to a 23rd state title with a 56-34 victory, extending their winning streak to 14 games. Coach Amanda Hatch now has seven championships in 12 seasons, with an incredible 88% winning percentage.
The Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball team claimed their first state championship title with a 3-1 victory over Boyd Buchanan High School. Pitcher Lanie Howe led her team to victory in an emotional finale that had players and coaches in tears of joy.
The Penn State Harrisburg baseball team crushed their opponents 13-5 to claim their fifth conference title and earn their seventh straight NCAA tournament spot. Tournament MVP Blaine Waltimyer led the Lions to victory in a dominant championship performance.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
Ball State University's Speech Team claimed the 2026 National Speech Championship title, their second in seven years. Two students became individual national champions while their coach earned Coach of the Year honors.
Penn State just made history by winning their fifth consecutive NCAA Wrestling Championship, breaking their own team scoring record in the process. The Nittany Lions dominated with four individual champions and a performance so strong they clinched the title before the final matches even started.
The Idaho State Bengals just made program history, sweeping the Big Sky Softball Championship with three dominant wins to claim their first tournament title ever. Now they're heading to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
Kearney High School students brought home multiple state titles and runner-up finishes across wrestling, dance, bowling, and art this season. The school board celebrated 40+ students for their achievements, including several first-place state champions.
An eighth-grader made the game-winning play as Byrnes softball dominated their rivals 13-2 to reach the South Carolina state finals. The Rebels are now one series away from making program history with back-to-back championships.
The Wayzata High School boys tennis team rallied from behind to claim their fourth consecutive state championship in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Edina. Two dramatic three-set wins sealed the comeback in Minnesota's Class AA finals.
Seventeen-year-old AB Hernandez just made history by winning state championships in high jump and triple jump for the second year in a row. While protests happened blocks away, inside the stadium fans cheered and the focus stayed on athletic excellence.
The defending state champion Ripley Vikings dominated Bridgeport 5-1 in Friday's Class AAA semifinals, earning their second consecutive trip to West Virginia's Championship Saturday. A four-run third inning and standout pitching carried the community-backed team to victory.
Presley Leonard and her Roxboro Community School teammates just brought home a 2A state softball championship. The senior leader helped her team achieve what every high school athlete dreams of.
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