Irmo Remains Undefeated as S.C. Prep Football Rankings Released

Columbia, SC, October 22, 2025

News Summary

The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll has unveiled the latest rankings for South Carolina high school football, with Irmo leading the Class 5A standings at 8-0. Northwestern follows closely, with other teams also making significant strides. In Class 4A, South Pointe holds the top position. Notably, No. 3 Summerville faced a surprising setback against unranked Ashley Ridge. Upcoming matches promise to further shape these standings, with prominent games on the horizon.

Columbia, SC – The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll rankings were released on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, revealing the top teams across five classifications in South Carolina high school football. Among the standout teams, Irmo remains the only undefeated team in Class 5A with a strong 8-0 record and 16 first-place votes. Northwestern, also competing in Class 5A, follows closely with a record of 8-1 and three first-place votes.

In Class 5A, the top ten teams ranked are as follows:

• 1. Irmo (8-0, 16 first-place votes)
• 2. Northwestern (8-1, 3 first-place votes)
• 3. Dutch Fork (6-1)
• 4. Greenwood (7-1)
• 5. Ridge View (6-2)
• 6. Summerville (6-2)
• 7. James Island (7-1)
• 8. Gaffney (6-2)
• 9. Indian Land (8-0)
• 10. TL Hanna (7-1)

In Class 4A, South Pointe leads the way with 18 first-place votes and a solid 7-1 record. The rankings for Class 4A include:

• 1. South Pointe (7-1, 18 first-place votes)
• 2. South Florence (7-1, 1 first-place vote)
• 3. AC Flora (8-1)
• 4. Gray Collegiate (6-2)
• 5. Daniel (7-1)
• 6. North Augusta (7-1)
• 7. Hilton Head Island (7-1)
• 8. Seneca (8-1)
• 9. Camden (6-2)
• 10. Wren (6-2)

Belton-Honea Path tops the Class 3A rankings with a perfect 8-0 record and 14 first-place votes. Here are the top teams in Class 3A:

• 1. Belton-Honea Path (8-0, 14 first-place votes)
• 2. Oceanside Collegiate (7-2, 4 first-place votes)
• 3. Newberry (8-0, 1 first-place vote)
• 4. Loris (8-0)
• 5. Orangeburg-Wilkinson (8-0)
• 6. Mountain View Prep (7-1)
• 7. Dillon (5-3)
• 8. Powdersville (6-2)
• 9. Marlboro County (6-2)

In Class 2A, Strom Thurmond leads with a 7-1 record and seven first-place votes, while the rankings are:

• 1. Strom Thurmond (7-1, 7 first-place votes)
• 2. Clinton (6-3, 9 first-place votes)
• 3. Central (6-1, 2 first-place votes)
• 4. Timberland (7-1, 1 first-place vote)
• 5. Hampton County (5-3)
• 6. Phillip Simmons (6-2)
• 7. Fairfield Central (6-3)
• 8. Batesburg-Leesville (5-3)
• 9. Chester (6-3)
• 10. Andrew Jackson (5-3)

In the Class A rankings, Bamberg-Ehrhardt holds the top spot with an 8-0 record and 18 first-place votes. The top teams in Class A are:

• 1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (8-0, 18 first-place votes)
• 2. Abbeville (6-2)
• 3. Cross (7-1)
• 4. Ware Shoals (8-0)
• 5. Carvers Bay (8-0)
• 6. Johnsonville (6-1)
• 7. Latta (6-1)
• 8. Lamar (6-2)
• 9. Lewisville (5-3)
• 10. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (6-2)

In recent news, No. 3 Summerville faced an unexpected loss against unranked Ashley Ridge with a score of 42-19, which shifted the dynamics of the rankings. Irmo will continue their impressive season against Chapin on October 24, while Northwestern wraps up the regular season against Indian Land on October 31. The South Pointe team has been equally impressive, with a significant 48-7 win against Lancaster, and is set to face Dreher on October 24. Moreover, Ridge View is coming off a strong victory over Lexington and will be heading to Sumter, while TL Hanna is on a winning streak, with a next game against Easley.

The weather forecast for October 22, 2025, indicates partly sunny skies with a high of 73°F and westward winds at 10 to 15 mph. Evening temperatures are expected to drop to around 40°F under clear skies.

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