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14 schools use the "Paladins" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (3), Georgia (2), South Carolina (2)
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Meet the Paladins, a mascot that's all about being a heroic champion Imagine a knight from the days of King Charlemagne, known for their bravery and chivalry. The Paladin mascot is often depicted as a shiny knight on horseback, ready to charge into battle 🛡️. This tough-sounding, weapon-wielding mascot is a favorite in South Carolina, where it's used by several schools, including the well-known Furman University. The name "Paladin" was chosen in 1961 after a student vote, and it symbolizes strength, courage, and a strong sense of honor. Whether they're cheering on their school's football team or representing their school spirit, Paladins are the epitome of heroic champions 🏆. So, if you're looking for a mascot that embodies courage and heroism, the Paladin is definitely worth checking out
Hear how the Paladins fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Paladins banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Singh
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Carolina. With 2 schools per million residents, the Paladins is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Nguyen
South Carolina Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Paladins delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
14 schools in our database use the Paladins mascot across 10 states.
The Paladins shows up most in Florida (3), Georgia (2), and South Carolina (2). Sc also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Paladins as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Paladins most often (9 schools). Other (3) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.