August 15, 2025

South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll Rankings Unveiled

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The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll has been released, highlighting the top high school football teams in the state for the upcoming season. Dutch Fork leads the rankings after a perfect previous season, with other strong contenders such as Summerville and Gaffney following closely behind. Teams from various categories, including 5-A, 4-A, 3-A, 2-A, and 1-A, are showcased, setting the stage for a competitive football season filled with talent and teamwork.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll revealed its rankings on August 11, 2025, setting the stage for an exciting high school football season. Leading the pack is Dutch Fork, which claimed the top position with 16 first-place votes following a perfect 13-0 season that concluded with a Class AAAAA State Championship victory last year.

In the second position is Summerville, who finished last season with a commendable 10-2 record. The team boasts standout players like running back Jayven Williams and wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray, both of whom are expected to contribute significantly this season. Coming in third place, Gaffney achieved a strong 12-1 record last year, with returning stars including quarterback Jayvon Gilmore and large offensive lineman Scottland Dover, who stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 305 pounds.

Claiming the fourth position is Northwestern, which garnered one first-place vote and concluded last year with an impressive 11-3 record. Irmo follows in fifth place, while Spartanburg, Greenwood, Sumter, and TL Hanna occupy spots six through nine, respectively. Both Byrnes and Ridge View are tied for the tenth position. Other teams receiving votes in the 5-A category include White Knoll, Hillcrest, JL Mann, River Bluff, West Florence, Dorman, Berkeley, James Island, Catawba Ridge, Clover, Nation Ford, and Boiling Springs.

In the 4-A category, South Pointe led the rankings with 10 first-place votes and a solid 12-1 record from last season. South Florence followed closely with six first-place votes and a championship title from the prior year. Westside and Hartsville also showed strong performances, coming in at third and fourth place, respectively. The remaining spots in the top ten for 4-A include Camden at eighth, Bishop England at ninth, and Gray Collegiate at tenth. Additional teams that received votes in this category comprise Seneca, Greer, Wren, Bluffton, May River, Hilton Head Island, Midland Valley, Gilbert, and Brookland-Cayce.

For the 3-A rankings, Oceanside Collegiate retained the number one position with a record of 12-2, collecting 12 first-place votes. Dillon came in second, followed by Belton-Honea Path at third and Woodruff at fourth. Meanwhile, in the 2-A category, Clinton took the top spot with 15 first-place votes after finishing the previous season with a 12-1 record, and Fairfield Central claimed the second position.

In the 1-A category, Abbeville was ranked #1, receiving 13 first-place votes and concluding last season with a 13-1 record. As the 2025 high school football season approaches, fans across South Carolina eagerly anticipate the upcoming matchups and potential rivalries.

This preseason poll highlights the competitive landscape of high school football in the state, showcasing talented players and strong teams prepared to make their mark in the upcoming season.

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