Students from River Bluff High School are once again celebrating a major achievement, as the school’s chess team has claimed back-to-back state titles.
The team secured its second consecutive championship at the State Scholastic Chess Championship, held this past Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Competing against top programs from across South Carolina, the Gators demonstrated exceptional strategy, focus, and teamwork throughout the tournament to bring home the title.
River Bluff’s championship roster included Daniel Lim, Dheer Chheda, Joseph Sorenson, Landon Peeples, Rishabh Reshamwala, Rivers Hughes, Rushaan Sotimagar, and Tyler Murrah.
In addition to the team victory, several students earned individual recognition for their outstanding performances during the season, highlighted by strong finishes across multiple competitions and continued excellence at the state level.
The championship caps off a dominant season for River Bluff, which consistently performed at a high level in the Palmetto Scholastic Chess League and now stands as a repeat state champion.
River Bluff High School congratulates these student leaders for representing their school and community with excellence, discipline, and pride.
(Photo from River Bluff High School)
