HTC Celebrates Local Student Athletes at Middle School Football Championships
Six Championship Games Highlight Teamwork, Sportsmanship and HTC’s Continued Support of Youth Athletics
October 28, 2026, Conway, S.C. – HTC, the nation’s largest telecommunications cooperative, celebrated another exciting season of youth athletics as the title sponsor of the Horry County Schools (HCS) Middle School Football Championships. Six championship games, 12 middle school football teams and one community united in support of student athletes.
The championship brought together teams from across Horry County to compete for titles at five local high schools. From hard-fought victories to displays of sportsmanship, the games highlighted the dedication of student athletes, coaches and school communities.
HCS Middle School Football Championship Results
The championship games took place at North Myrtle Beach, Loris, Aynor, Conway and Carolina Forest High Schools. The results of the games are as follows:
- HTC Community Bowl: North Myrtle Beach vs. St. James at North Myrtle Beach High School
- Winner: 34-7, St. James Middle
- HTC Communications Bowl: Loris vs. Myrtle Beach at Loris High School
- Winner: 8-6, Myrtle Beach Middle
- HTC Internet Bowl: Aynor vs. Forestbrook at Aynor High School
- Winner: 12-6, Aynor Middle
- HTC Member Bowl: Conway vs. Socastee at Conway High School
- Winner: 28-12, Socastee Middle
- HTC Hometown Bowl: Whittemore Park vs. Ten Oaks at Conway High School
- Winner: 22-20, Ten Oaks Middle
- HTC Connect Bowl: Black Water vs. Ocean Bay at Carolina Forest High School
- Winner: 42-0, Black Water Middle
HTC Supports Youth Athletics and Community Connections
Beyond the final scores, the championships recognized the determination, discipline and teamwork these student athletes demonstrated throughout the season.
“These championships are about more than football. They are about recognizing the hard work, teamwork and character these students bring to the field,” said Edsol Edge, HTC Strategic Account Advisor. “At HTC, we believe in supporting our local schools and it is rewarding to see our communities come together to celebrate the young athletes and their accomplishments.”
As a locally owned cooperative, HTC continues to support education, athletics and youth development through Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Through school partnerships and community initiatives, HTC remains committed to creating opportunities that help local students succeed.
For more information about HTC and its community involvement, visit www.htcinc.net.
About HTC
HTC is the largest telecommunications cooperative in the United States. Celebrating more than 70 years as the local leader in communications, HTC provides services in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Utilizing the area’s most extensive fiber optic network, HTC service offerings include: Internet; Video; Security; Mobile; and Voice. HTC also offers advanced business services, including: Internet; Voice and Hosted Voice Solutions; IT Solutions such as Wi-Fi, Data Backup & Recovery and Firewalls; and Business Security. To learn more about HTC, visit www.htcinc.net. For additional information about HTC or becoming a member, call 843-365-2154.
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