Columbia, South Carolina, October 8, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll has unveiled its latest rankings, with Irmo taking the top position boasting a 6-0 record. Northwestern and Dutch Fork follow in second and third place, respectively. This week’s rankings highlight the teams’ performances and their standings within their divisions, with several additional teams also receiving votes, underscoring the competitive nature of high school football in the state.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll has released its latest rankings as of October 7, 2025, showcasing the top teams in the state. Irmo claims the top spot with an impressive 6-0 record, followed closely by Northwestern and Dutch Fork, who hold second and third place respectively. This week’s ranking reflects each team’s overall performance and standings within their divisions.
Top 10 Teams in the Poll
| Rank | Team | Record | First-place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irmo | 6-0 | 15 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 6-1 | 3 |
| 3 | Dutch Fork | 4-1 | 0 |
| 4 | Summerville | 5-1 | 0 |
| 5 | James Island | 6-0 | 0 |
| 6 | Dorman | 5-1 | 0 |
| 7 | Greenwood | 5-1 | 0 |
| 8 | Ridge View | 4-2 | 0 |
| 9 | Byrnes | 4-1 | 0 |
| 10 | White Knoll | 5-1 | 0 |
Additional teams such as Gaffney, TL Hanna, Sumter, Greenville, and Indian Land received votes but did not make the top 10 this week.
Second Tier Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | First-place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Pointe | 5-1 | 17 |
| 2 | South Florence | 5-1 | 1 |
| 3 | AC Flora | 6-1 | 0 |
| 4 | Gray Collegiate | 4-2 | 0 |
| 5 | Daniel | 5-1 | 0 |
| 6 | North Augusta | 6-1 | 0 |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | 6-1 | 0 |
| 8 | Seneca | 5-1 | 0 |
| 9 | Camden | 5-2 | 0 |
| 10 | Bishop England | 5-1 | 0 |
Notably, Midland Valley, Wren, and May River also received votes within this tier.
Third Tier Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | First-place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belton-Honea Path | 7-0 | 13 |
| 2 | Oceanside Collegiate | 4-2 | 0 |
| 3 | Newberry | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Loris | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Mountain View Prep | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Woodruff | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Marlboro County | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Swansea | 7-0 | 0 |
| 10 | Dillon | 0 | 0 |
Teams such as Christ Church and Powdersville also garnered attention from voters but did not crack the third tier.
Fourth and Fifth Tier Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | First-place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | 6-0 | 18 |
| 2 | Fairfield Central | 5-2 | 0 |
| 3 | Clinton | 4-3 | 0 |
| 4 | Strom Thurmond | 5-1 | 0 |
| 5 | Timberland | 5-1 | 0 |
| 6 | Hampton County | 4-3 | 0 |
| 7 | Phillip Simmons | 4-2 | 0 |
| 8 | Saluda | 4-2 | 0 |
| 9 | Batesburg-Leesville | 3-3 | 0 |
| 10 | Chesnee | 4-2 | 0 |
| Rank | Team | Record | First-place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 7-0 | 17 |
| 2 | Abbeville | 4-2 | 1 |
| 2 | Cross | 6-1 | 0 |
| 4 | Ware Shoals | 6-0 | 0 |
| 5 | Carvers Bay | 7-0 | 0 |
| 6 | Johnsonville | 5-1 | 0 |
| 7 | Latta | 5-1 | 0 |
| 8 | Lamar | 4-2 | 0 |
| 9 | Lewisville | 3-3 | 0 |
| 10 | Hunter-Kinard-Tyler | 4-2 | 0 |
In recent matchups, No. 2 South Pointe secured a victory against No. 19 Camden with a score of 28-7, while No. 20 Stratford triumphed over No. 24 Berkeley, winning 21-17. As a result, Stratford climbed to No. 19, Camden fell to No. 25, and Berkeley dropped out of the Top 25 rankings. Swansea joined the rankings at No. 24 following a 31-22 win over Keenan, extending their record to an impressive 7-0.
FAQ
What are the rankings for the top high school football teams in South Carolina?
The top teams in the rankings include Irmo (1st, record 6-0), Northwestern (2nd, record 6-1), Dutch Fork (3rd, record 4-1), and others.
Which teams received votes but did not make the top 10?
Teams such as Gaffney, TL Hanna, Sumter, Greenville, and Indian Land received votes.
What notable matchups occurred recently in high school football?
Notably, No. 2 South Pointe defeated No. 19 Camden (28-7), and No. 20 Stratford beat No. 24 Berkeley (21-17).
Which team entered the rankings this week?
Swansea joined the rankings at No. 24 with a record of 7-0.
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Additional Resources
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Rankings – Oct 6, 2025
- Wikipedia: South Carolina
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings – Oct 6, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina high school football rankings
- The State: South Carolina High School Football Rankings Update
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Rankings – Sept 21, 2025
- Google News: South Carolina high school football
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