Ruling Strips Greer Boys Cross Country of 2019 State Title

Simply put, the loss of the state championship title was the result of an error in processing a student's transfer to Greer High School. On October 30, 2020, nearly one year after the championship meet, Greer High School was informed by the SCHSL that a complaint was lodged (by a school outside of GCS) challenging the eligibility of a former athlete (male) and two current athletes (females) who were from the same family. When the complaint was filed, the two sisters were on their way to state qualifier in Columbia to compete. Both girls were pulled from the meet. During investigation, it was discovered that the three siblings' transfers to Greer High were not processed correctly to ensure their eligibility.  Greer High filed an appeal with the SCHSL requesting the three student athletes be granted a hardship transfer retroactively. On January 21, SCHSL denied the request, but agreed to sanction relief (the fine was reduced) given the circumstances. Eastside High, which was the runner-up, now holds the state championship title, while Greer High becomes the new runner-up. - Tim Waller, Director of Media Relations, Greenville County Schools