MARLBORO COUNTY — In a sport where toughness is the baseline and greatness is earned one grueling match at a time, Ke’Asia Brown carved her name into South Carolina wrestling history. Ranked #2 in the entire state, regardless of school size or classification, Ke’Asia entered the SCHSL Girls Individual State Tournament at the Florence Center with the weight of expectation and the pride of a community behind her.
She delivered.
Ke’Asia battled her way to a state runner-up finish, becoming Marlboro County High School’s FIRST EVER All-State Wrestler — male or female. Her achievement is unprecedented. Her ranking is unmatched. Her impact is undeniable.
And what makes her accomplishment even more extraordinary is this:
Girls wrestling in South Carolina has no divisions.
Ke’Asia didn’t just compete against 3A athletes — she defeated and outperformed wrestlers from every corner of the state, from every classification, from every powerhouse program.
She stood among the best.
Then she proved she is one of the best.
A Historic Season for the MCHS Girls Wrestling Program
The Lady Bulldogs finished the season with a 6–2 record, claimed back-to-back Region 5-AAA Championships, and placed 3rd in the SCHSL Girls State Dual Team Championship — cementing themselves as one of the premier programs in South Carolina.
At the state tournament, Marlboro County finished 17th out of 56 teams, an incredible achievement for a roster built on grit, heart, and belief.
State Tournament Representatives
• Ke’Asia Brown – State Runner-Up, 2-Time State Qualifier, First All-State Wrestler in School History
• Mary Williams – 5th Place, 3-Time State Qualifier, Senior Leader and Program Pillar
Mary Williams’ consistency and leadership helped build the foundation the program stands on today. Her third trip to the state tournament and top-five finish capped off a remarkable career.
Boys Wrestling: A Young Team with Fight, Heart, and a Bright Future
The Bulldogs sent eight qualifiers to the SCHSL 3A Individual State Tournament — a testament to the depth and development of the program. Against some of the toughest competition in the state, several wrestlers earned top-10 finishes.
State Tournament Placements
• Jamorie Williams – 5th
• Mike Hellan – 7th
• Dorrian Carthen – 9th
• Azari Morgan – 9th
• Aaron Chavis – 9th
• Rylan Stephens – 13th
• James Bunton – 13th
• Ty’Jai King – 13th
The boys finished 21st out of 25 teams in the 3A classification, but the story is bigger than the placement. With a 7–8 record, a 3rd-place finish in Region 5-AAA, and a trip to the second round of the state dual playoffs, this is a team on the rise — and they’re returning most of their roster.
Honoring the Senior Class
These athletes leave behind a legacy of toughness, leadership, and commitment.
Boys Seniors
• Caleb Garvin
• Troy Hailey
• Aaron Chavis
• Trenton Bright
• Jaden Dimery
• Andrew Jones
Girls Seniors
• Gabriella Murillo
• Haylee Duncan
• Mary Williams
Their contributions built the foundation for the success the program is experiencing today.
Celebrating Every Athlete Who Finished the Season
Girls Team
Denise Peterkin (9th)
Iyanna Holder (10th)
Graycee Duncan (11th)
Cassidy Dease (9th)
Zinnia Jones (11th)
Jaylnn Peterkin (9th)
Madison Blackburn (11th)
Janae’Drea Williams (9th)
Kiersten Graham (11th)
Jenise Campbell (9th)
Tanaysha Bright (10th)
Ke’Asia Brown (11th)
Savannah Benn (9th)
Boys Team
Easton Pearce (9th)
Rylan Stephens (9th)
James Bunton (11th)
Hung “Mike” Nyguyen (9th)
Dorrian Carthen (11th)
Ty’Jai King (11th)
Rylon Fowler (11th)
Curtiss Stanton (10th)
Marcus Fulmore (10th)
Azari Morgan (11th)
Thomas Hardy (9th)
Mason Blue (9th)
Jemarcus Locklear (10th)
Mike Hellan (11th)
Jamorie Williams (11th)
Noah Holder (9th)
A program on the rise — A community behind them
This season wasn’t just about wins and losses. It was about breaking barriers, elevating expectations and proving that Marlboro County belongs among the state’s elite.
Ke’Asia Brown’s historic run will be remembered for generations. But what makes it even more powerful is that she represents a program full of hungry, talented athletes who are ready to follow her lead.
The future of Marlboro County wrestling — boys and girls — is brighter than ever.