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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC · LOWCOUNTRY / BEAUFORT COUNTY EDITION · TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
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Find My
School

All Schools. All Sports. All the Time. This is HERE — Beaufort County's complete high school sports destination covering every district, every program, and every athlete.

9
High Schools
2
College Programs
SCHSL
Athletic Association
89
Cities in Network
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Beaufort County is home to 9 public high school athletic programs — one of the most competitive high school sports landscapes in South Carolina. The county spans SCHSL classifications from large-school powerhouses to competitive small-school programs. HERE Hilton Head covers every school, every district, and every sport — from Friday night lights to mid-week volleyball matches across the county. Whether you're tracking your student athlete, scouting a recruit, exploring college NIL coverage, or just a Hilton Head Island sports fan, this is your complete directory.

District
Class
Status
High School Programs
All 9 public high school athletic programs in Beaufort County — every classification, every community.
Hilton Head Island High School
Seahawks
4A
Beaufort County School District Hilton Head Island, SC
18
Varsity Sports
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Bluffton High School
Bobcats
4A
Beaufort County School District Bluffton, SC
18
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
May River High School
Sharks
4A
Beaufort County School District Bluffton, SC
18
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Beaufort High School
Eagles
4A
Beaufort County School District Beaufort, SC
18
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Battery Creek High School
Dolphins
2A
Beaufort County School District Beaufort (Burton area), SC
14
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Whale Branch Early College High School
Warriors
1A
Beaufort County School District Seabrook / Jasper County border, SC
8
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Eagles
SCISA
Private (SCISA) Hilton Head Island, SC
10
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Hilton Head Preparatory School
TBD
SCISA / Independent
Private (Independent / SCISA) Hilton Head Island, SC
8
Varsity Sports
No Game Today
Heritage Academy
TBD
SCISA
Private (SCISA) Hilton Head Island / Beaufort area, SC
No Game Today
College Programs
2 NCAA athletic programs right here in Beaufort County — collegiate-level competition close to home.
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Sand Sharks
NAIA Sun Conference (NAIA)
Bluffton and Beaufort, SC; Hilton Head Island campus
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC; New River (Bluffton-area) campus; Parris Island campus
Player & Play of the Week
Beaufort County's top performers recognized weekly by HERE Sports reporters — voted by the community every week.
Weekly Honor
Player of the Week
🏆
Coming Soon

Player of the Week voting launches with the 2025–26 school year. Nominees are selected by HERE Sports reporters and voted on by the Hilton Head Island community each week.

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Weekly Highlight
Play of the Week
🎬
Coming Soon

Play of the Week video highlights are coming with full Game Day Live coverage. Submit your game highlights for consideration in the HERE Sports Spotlight.

Submit a Highlight
College NIL Hub
Tracking NIL activity at Hilton Head Island's college programs — University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry.
What is NIL?
Name, Image
& Likeness

NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. South Carolina's NIL law (H4957, signed May 2024) applies to intercollegiate athletes only — meaning college athletes at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry can earn through endorsements, sponsorships, and brand partnerships. High school NIL is NOT permitted in South Carolina. The SCHSL prohibits student athletes from receiving compensation for their name, image, or likeness under Article III, Section 14 of the SCHSL Constitution.

SC College NIL Law (H4957)
What College Athletes CAN Do
  • College athletes can sign endorsement deals with local and national brands
  • College athletes can earn from social media content, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
  • College athletes can charge for autograph signings and personal appearances
  • College athletes can run their own sports camps or clinics for compensation
  • College athletes can hire a licensed sports agent or NIL advisor
  • School logos and uniforms cannot appear in NIL deals without institutional approval
  • NIL activities must comply with NCAA rules and conference policies
  • College athletes must report NIL activities per their institution's disclosure policy

NCAA NIL rules apply to all Hilton Head Island college programs

College NIL Activity
0
No College NIL Activity Listed Yet

No college NIL deals have been registered yet. Be the first local business to partner with a Hilton Head Island college athlete at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry.

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Hilton Head Island College Programs
2
University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks
NAIA · Sun Conference (NAIA) · Bluffton and Beaufort, SC; Hilton Head Island campus
Technical College of the Lowcountry
· Beaufort, SC; New River (Bluffton-area) campus; Parris Island campus
Presenting Sponsor
Your Brand Here — College NIL Hub Sponsor

Be the presenting sponsor of the Hilton Head Island College NIL Hub. Reach college athletes, parents, coaches, and local sports fans across the HERE Hilton Head audience.

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Sports Attorneys

Reach college athletes at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry who need NIL contract review, eligibility guidance, and legal representation.

Partner with HERE
Sports Agents

Connect with emerging Hilton Head Island college talent. List your agency in the College NIL Hub and offer representation services to college athletes and their families.

List Your Agency
Financial Advisors

College athlete NIL income creates real financial planning needs. Position your firm as the trusted money management resource for Hilton Head Island college athletes.

Reach Athletes
NIL Workshops
Free and paid workshops helping Beaufort County college athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the NIL landscape — from contracts to taxes to brand building.
Workshop Schedule — Launching Soon

The HERE NIL Workshop Series launches with the 2025–26 school year, with sessions covering NCAA eligibility, contract basics, brand building, and tax planning for Beaufort County college athletes and their families.

Get Notified When Registration Opens
On-Demand
On-Demand NIL Workshop Library

Miss a live workshop? The HERE NIL Workshop Library will feature recorded sessions covering everything from NCAA eligibility rules to contract basics to building your personal brand. All sessions will be free for Hilton Head Island college athletes and their families. Available soon — sign up to be notified when the library launches.

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Presenting Sponsor — NIL Workshops
Your Law Firm or Sports Agency
College Athlete Representation · NIL Contracts · NCAA Compliance

Sponsor the HERE Hilton Head NIL Workshop Series and reach college athletes, parents, and coaches across Hilton Head Island's college programs. Your brand in front of the next generation of athletes — at every workshop, on every recap, and across the HERE Sports audience.

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NIL Resources & Insight
Essential NIL knowledge for Beaufort County college athletes, parents, and the local businesses who want to partner with them.
FEATURE
How South Carolina's NIL Law (H4957) Works: A Guide for College Athletes

South Carolina's NIL law (H4957, signed May 2024) applies to intercollegiate athletes only. Here's what college athletes at Hilton Head Island college programs need to know.

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GUIDE
When Should a College Athlete Get a Representative?

Sports agents, NIL advisors, and certified athlete representatives — who does what, what it costs, and when to make the call as a college athlete.

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FINANCE
NIL & Taxes: What Hilton Head Island College Athletes Need to Know

NIL income is taxable. Here's the plain-language breakdown of 1099s, self-employment tax, and how to stay compliant as a college athlete.

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ELIGIBILITY
NCAA NIL Rules: What's Allowed and What's Not

NCAA NIL rules govern what college athletes can and cannot do. This guide breaks down permitted activities, disclosure requirements, and what could put your eligibility at risk.

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FOR PARENTS
The Parent's Guide to College NIL

NIL can be life-changing — or complicated. Here's the practical guide for parents of college athletes navigating deals, contracts, and conversations about NIL opportunities.

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FOR BUSINESSES
The Local Business Playbook: Partner With Hilton Head Island College Athletes

Local businesses can partner with college athletes at Hilton Head Island college programs legally and effectively under South Carolina's H4957 NIL law.

Read Article
Section Sponsor — NIL Resources
Your Sports Agency or Law Firm
NIL Counsel · College Athlete Representation · Contract Law

Sponsor the HERE NIL Resources section and be the trusted authority for Hilton Head Island college athletes navigating contracts, eligibility, and financial planning. Reach a highly engaged, action-ready audience of athletes and their families.

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HERE Sports Ecosystem
Find My School is one part of a complete high school sports platform built exclusively for Beaufort County.
Live Coverage
Game Day
Live

Game Day Live is HERE Hilton Head's real-time coverage platform for every high school game across Beaufort County. Live scores, in-game updates, post-game reports, and highlight coverage — for every sport, every school, every week.

  • Live scores and in-game updates across all 9 schools
  • Post-game reports with stats and quotes from coaches and players
  • Game-day photo galleries and highlight video embeds
  • Push notifications for game starts, score changes, and final results
  • Full game archives — every score from every school, every season
Visit Game Day Live →
Weekly Preview
Game Week
Preview

Game Week is HERE Hilton Head's weekly sports preview — published every Monday and covering the upcoming week across all 9 Beaufort County schools. Matchup breakdowns, athletes to watch, historical context, and game-week storylines you won't find anywhere else.

  • Weekly schedule rundown across all schools and all sports
  • Top matchups of the week with full analysis
  • Athletes to watch — scouted by HERE Sports reporters
  • Playoff positioning and standings updates by classification
  • Cross-district rivalries, milestone games, and storylines
Read This Week's Preview →
Find My School FAQ
Common questions about HERE Hilton Head, high school athletics in Beaufort County, and the College NIL Hub.
  • HERE Hilton Head covers 9 public high schools in Beaufort County: Hilton Head Island High School, Bluffton High School, May River High School, Beaufort High School, Battery Creek High School, Whale Branch Early College High School, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School, Heritage Academy. We cover SCHSL classifications from large-school powerhouses to competitive small-school programs — every sport, every school, all season long.
  • MaxPreps is a national aggregator that collects stat data submitted by schools. HERE Hilton Head is hyper-local — built exclusively for Beaufort County with live reporting from HERE Sports journalists at the games. We cover game-day live scores with in-game updates, college sports coverage, Player and Play of the Week voting, weekly previews, and connect local businesses directly with student athletes. We're part of the Hilton Head Island community, not a national database.
  • NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. South Carolina's NIL law (H4957, signed May 2024) applies to intercollegiate athletes only — meaning college athletes at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry can earn money through endorsements, sponsorships, and brand partnerships. High school NIL is NOT permitted in South Carolina. The SCHSL (South Carolina High School League) prohibits student athletes from receiving compensation for their name, image, or likeness under Article III, Section 14 of the SCHSL Constitution. HERE Hilton Head's College NIL Hub tracks NIL activity at Hilton Head Island's college programs and provides educational resources for athletes preparing for college-level NIL opportunities.
  • HERE Hilton Head sports reporters nominate standout athletes each week based on game performance across Beaufort County high schools. Voting opens Monday and closes Thursday. The winner is announced Friday and featured on the HERE Hilton Head homepage, the Find My School page, and across HERE's social media channels. A formal voting system is coming soon — check back for weekly nominees once the 2025-26 school year begins. You can nominate athletes anytime via the Contact page.
  • Game Day Live on HERE Hilton Head covers real-time scores, game coverage, and post-game reports for Beaufort County high schools — visit /game-day/ for live coverage. For full season schedules, each school's individual athletics page (linked from every card above) lists their district-published schedules. Game Week Preview, published every Monday at /game-week/, gives you the full weekly schedule rundown with matchup analysis.
  • HERE Hilton Head connects local businesses with college athletes at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry for NIL partnerships that comply with South Carolina law and NCAA rules. Businesses can sponsor the College NIL Hub, connect with college athletic programs, or advertise alongside HERE's sports coverage. Note: South Carolina high school athletes are NOT eligible for NIL deals under SCHSL rules. Contact HERE Hilton Head at /contact/ to explore college athlete partnerships.

Find My School — Beaufort County high school sports, college NIL hub, Player & Play of the Week, college programs, and the complete HERE Sports Ecosystem. Part of the HERE City Network.