Liberty High School is thrilled to share that our own Head Football Coach, Paul Sutherland, has been named the Head Coach of the South Carolina team for the 2025 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas! This prestigious appointment highlights Coach Sutherland’s remarkable career and his unwavering commitment to excellence in high school football.
The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, established in 1937, is the oldest high school football all-star game in the nation. Each year, the top senior players from South Carolina and North Carolina face off in a game that showcases the very best in high school football talent. Being selected as Head Coach is a testament to Coach Sutherland’s expertise, leadership, and the respect he commands in the football community.
Currently in his fifth year at Liberty, Coach Sutherland’s career spans 25 years as a head coach and 40 years in education. His tenure at Liberty has been marked by success, including a record-breaking 2024 season where his team averaged the highest points per game in school history and he earned his 150th career win.
Coach Sutherland’s impressive resume includes:
Five-time Region Coach of the Year (most recently in 2023 at Liberty)
SC Football Coaches Association AA Coach of the Year
A 29-game regular season winning streak at Pendleton High School
Offensive Coordinator for the victorious 2014 South Carolina Shrine Bowl team
Beyond the field, Coach Sutherland’s dedication to student-athletes is evident in his role as a mentor and leader. He has coached over 75 players who advanced to collegiate football and several who achieved success in the NFL.
We are incredibly proud of Coach Sutherland’s accomplishments and look forward to cheering him on in December as he leads South Carolina’s top athletes in the 2025 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas!