--- title: "Beaufort High School + NIL" url: https://www.herebeaufort.com/high-school-beaufort-sc/ date: 2026-06-18T12:10:32+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T12:23:29+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Beaufort" attribution: "HERE Beaufort" --- # Beaufort High School + NIL *Source: [HERE Beaufort](https://www.herebeaufort.com/high-school-beaufort-sc/) — June 18, 2026 by * Latest [Hello world!](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/06/18/hello-world/) ☁ 86°F Partly Cloudy · Beaufort BEAUFORT, SC · LOWCOUNTRY EDITION · THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 [BUSINESS DIRECTORY](https://www.herebeaufort.com/business-directory-beaufort-sc/) | [ADD YOUR BUSINESS](/add-business/) | [NEWSLETTER](/newsletter/) | [SUBMIT A TIP](/submit-a-tip/) [HERE City Network](https://www.herecity.com) [HEREBeaufort Why It Matters. 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All Sports. All the Time. This is HERE — Beaufort's complete high school sports destination covering every district, every program, and every athlete. 3 High Schools 2 College Programs SCHSL Athletic Association 89 Cities in Network No Games Scheduled Today Check back on game days or [visit Game Day Live →](/game-day/) **Beaufort is home to 3 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort sports fan, this is your complete directory. District All Schools District 1 District 2 District 3 Class All SCHSL 4A SCHSL A Status All Game Day Live All Sports Football Basketball Baseball Softball Soccer Tennis Golf Swimming Wrestling Track & Field Volleyball Lacrosse Cross Country Cheerleading Beaufort High School *Programs* All 3 public high school athletic programs in Beaufort — every classification, every community. Battery Creek High School Dolphins SCHSL 4A Beaufort County School District Beaufort, SC 10 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Beaufort High School, Whale Branch Early College High School [View Program →](/schools/battery-creek-high-school/) Beaufort High School Eagles SCHSL 4A Beaufort County School District Beaufort, SC 10 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Battery Creek High School, May River High School [View Program →](/schools/beaufort-high-school/) Whale Branch Early College High School Cougars SCHSL A Beaufort County School District Seabrook, SC 6 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Battery Creek High School [View Program →](/schools/whale-branch-early-college-high-school/) Beaufort Higher Education College *Programs* 2 NCAA athletic programs right here in Beaufort — collegiate-level competition close to home. Technical College of the Lowcountry Dolphins [Visit Athletics Site →](#) University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks [Visit Athletics Site →](#) Weekly Honors Player & Play *of the Week* Beaufort'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 Beaufort community each week. [Nominate an Athlete](/contact/) 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](/contact/) College NIL College NIL *Hub* Tracking NIL activity at Beaufort's college programs — Technical College of the Lowcountry and University of South Carolina Beaufort. What is NIL? Name, Image & *Likeness* NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness — an athlete’s right to earn compensation when a third party uses their name, image, or likeness (endorsements, social posts, appearances, camps, autographs). In South Carolina, college NIL is governed by **S.C. Code Ann. §§ 59-158-10 et seq.** — [read the full statute](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c158.php). **High-school NIL is permitted in South Carolina under conditions** set by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) (SCHSL By-Laws, Article III — Student Eligibility, Section 14 (Amateur Status)). See the conditions panel below. SC College NIL Law — S.C. Code Ann. §§ 59-158-10 et seq. What the Statute Says 2021 Act No. 35 (S.685), eff. July 1, 2021 · Amended 2024 Act No. 207 (H.4957), eff. May 21, 2024 College Athletes May: - Earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness, independent of athletic participation or performance (§ 59-158-20). - Sign NIL contracts (endorsements included) with third parties for the period of their eligibility (§ 59-158-30). - Use a school’s trademarks and facilities in NIL activities only if the institution grants permission (§ 59-158-20). - Be represented by an athlete agent registered with the SC Department of Consumer Affairs under § 59-102-60 or § 59-102-80; if the agent is an attorney they must be a member in good standing of a state bar (§ 59-158-10). Prohibited: - Endorsements for tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances or activities, banned athletic substances, or gambling (including sports betting) (§ 59-158-20). - NIL contracts that extend beyond the athlete’s eligibility to participate (§ 59-158-30). - Compensation for athletic participation or performance, except as permitted by collegiate-athletic-association/institution policy, court order, or settlement (§ 59-158-20). Source: [scstatehouse.gov / S.C. Code Ann. §§ 59-158-10 et seq.](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c158.php) HIGH-SCHOOL NIL — South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) RULES Conditions for HS Athletes SCHSL By-Laws, Article III — Student Eligibility, Section 14 (Amateur Status) Effective with the 2024–25 SCHSL Legislative Assembly bylaw amendment, SC high-school athletes may earn NIL compensation under Article III, Section 14 of the SCHSL By-Laws, subject to strict conditions. Conditions: - Compensation must NOT be contingent on athletic performance or achievement. - Compensation must NOT be an incentive to enroll or remain enrolled at a specific school. - Compensation must NOT be provided by the school or any person acting as an agent for the school. - No school “marks” (logos, name, mascot) or SCHSL logos/acronyms may be used. - No school apparel or equipment bearing school name/logo/mascot or SCHSL logos may be worn. - No member-school facility may be used for NIL compensation. - No activities in conflict with the local school district’s policy may be endorsed (examples include tobacco and alcohol products). Penalties for Violations: - First violation: formal warning; must return any award/money and remove the endorsement/sponsorship. - Second violation: one (1) year of ineligibility from all SCHSL interscholastic athletics from the date of determination. - Third violation: penalty determined by SCHSL based on nature, knowledge, and intent of the violation. Source: [Read the official South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) By-Laws](https://schsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-26-By-laws.docx-V2.pdf) NCAA NIL POLICY — APPLIES TO ALL BEAUFORT COLLEGE PROGRAMS NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) — interim & ongoing policy NCAA rules apply alongside state law; athletes should review both their campus NIL policy and applicable state law, and consult their compliance office or Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). NCAA Says Allowed: - Compensation specifically for use of the athlete's NIL (ads, posts, appearances). - Deals with a valid business purpose tied to a real product, service, or event offered to the public. - Compensation within a reasonable range for people with similar fame or influence. - Use of an agent or marketing professional for NIL services. NCAA Says Not Allowed: - Pay with no required promotional activity or deliverables. - Agreements that say the athlete's NIL will be used later with no defined plan. - Pay-for-play, including payment to attend or compete for a specific school, or compensation for athletics participation or achievement. - Compensation outside a reasonable range for similar deals. Disclosure (Division I): Division I athletes must report all third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more (aggregate smaller payments from the same payer that total $600 or more) via NIL Go, the College Sports Commission's compliance-review platform. Source: [NCAA — Name, Image, Likeness](https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/9/name-image-likeness.aspx) 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 Beaufort college athlete at Technical College of the Lowcountry and University of South Carolina Beaufort. [Post a Deal](/contact/) Beaufort College Programs 2 Technical College of the Lowcountry Dolphins University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks Presenting Sponsor Your Brand Here — College NIL Hub Sponsor Be the presenting sponsor of the Beaufort College NIL Hub. Reach college athletes, parents, coaches, and local sports fans across the HERE Beaufort audience. [Claim This Sponsorship](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Sports Attorneys Reach college athletes at Technical College of the Lowcountry and University of South Carolina Beaufort who need NIL contract review, eligibility guidance, and legal representation. [Partner with HERE](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=partner) Sports Agents Connect with emerging Beaufort college talent. List your agency in the College NIL Hub and offer representation services to college athletes and their families. [List Your Agency](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=agency) Financial Advisors College athlete NIL income creates real financial planning needs. Position your firm as the trusted money management resource for Beaufort college athletes. [Reach Athletes](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=reach-athletes) Education & Training NIL *Workshops* Free and paid workshops helping Beaufort college athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the NIL landscape — from contracts to taxes to brand building. Upcoming Workshops IN-PERSON 2026-08-15 TBD [Register / Learn More →](https://schsl.org) 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 Beaufort college athletes and their families. Available soon — sign up to be notified when the library launches. [Notify Me When Available](/contact/) Presenting Sponsor — NIL Workshops Your Law Firm or Sports Agency College Athlete Representation · NIL Contracts · NCAA Compliance Sponsor the HERE Beaufort NIL Workshop Series and reach college athletes, parents, and coaches across Beaufort'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. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Evergreen Resources NIL Resources *& Insight* Essential NIL knowledge for Beaufort college athletes, parents, and the local businesses who want to partner with them. FEATURE How South Carolina's NIL Statute Works: A Guide for College Athletes South Carolina's NIL statute applies to intercollegiate athletes only. Here's what college athletes at University of South Carolina Beaufort need to know. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/how-state-nil-statute-works-college-athletes/) 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. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/when-college-athlete-get-representative-nil/) FINANCE NIL & Taxes: What Beaufort 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. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/nil-taxes-college-athletes/) 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. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/ncaa-nil-rules-allowed-not-allowed/) FOR PARENTS The Parent's Guide to College NIL If your son or daughter is being recruited or already signed, you're going to be the first call when an NIL deal lands. Here's what every parent of a South Carolina college athlete should know. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/parents-guide-college-nil/) FOR BUSINESSES The Local Business Playbook: Partner With Beaufort College Athletes Local businesses in Beaufort can absolutely sign NIL deals with University of South Carolina Beaufort athletes — if you do it right. Here's the playbook: what's legal, what works, and what to put on paper. [Read Article](https://www.herebeaufort.com/2026/05/31/local-business-playbook-college-athletes/) 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 Beaufort college athletes navigating contracts, eligibility, and financial planning. Reach a highly engaged, action-ready audience of athletes and their families. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) The Platform HERE Sports *Ecosystem* Find My School is one part of a complete high school sports platform built exclusively for Beaufort. Live Coverage Game Day Live Game Day Live is HERE Beaufort's real-time coverage platform for every high school game across Beaufort. 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 3 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 →](/game-day/) Weekly Preview Game Week Preview Game Week is HERE Beaufort's weekly sports preview — published every Monday and covering the upcoming week across all 3 Beaufort 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 →](/game-week/) Questions & Answers Find My School *FAQ* Common questions about HERE Beaufort, high school athletics in Beaufort, and the College NIL Hub. - What high schools does HERE Beaufort cover? HERE Beaufort covers 3 public high schools in Beaufort: Battery Creek High School, Beaufort High School, Whale Branch Early College High School. We cover SCHSL classifications from large-school powerhouses to competitive small-school programs — every sport, every school, all season long. - How is HERE Sports different from MaxPreps? MaxPreps is a national aggregator that collects stat data submitted by schools. HERE Beaufort is hyper-local — built exclusively for Beaufort 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 Beaufort community, not a national database. - What is NIL and does it apply to Beaufort high school athletes? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. In South Carolina, college NIL is governed by S.C. Code Ann. §§ 59-158-10 et seq. ([read the statute](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c158.php)), which applies to intercollegiate athletes only. High-school NIL **is permitted** in South Carolina under SCHSL By-Laws, Article III — Student Eligibility, Section 14 (Amateur Status) rules, subject to strict conditions (no school marks, no facilities, no performance-contingent pay, etc.). [Read the official by-laws.](https://schsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-26-By-laws.docx-V2.pdf) HERE Beaufort's College NIL Hub tracks NIL activity at Beaufort's college programs. - How does Player of the Week voting work? HERE Beaufort sports reporters nominate standout athletes each week based on game performance across Beaufort high schools. Voting opens Monday and closes Thursday. The winner is announced Friday and featured on the HERE Beaufort 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. - Where do I find schedules and scores for Beaufort schools? Game Day Live on HERE Beaufort covers real-time scores, game coverage, and post-game reports for Beaufort 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. - How can my business partner with Beaufort student athletes? HERE Beaufort connects local businesses with college athletes at Technical College of the Lowcountry and University of South Carolina Beaufort 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 Beaufort at /contact/ to explore college athlete partnerships. HEREBeaufort Find My School — Beaufort 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. 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