News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll has been released, showcasing the top teams in various classes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Dutch Fork leads Class AAAAA with 16 first-place votes, followed by Summerville and Gaffney. South Pointe tops Class AAAA, while Oceanside Collegiate heads Class AAA. In Class AA, Clinton takes the lead, and Abbeville leads Class A. The ranking reflects the competitive nature of the state’s high school football landscape as teams look forward to proving their skills on the field.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll was released on August 11, 2025, revealing strong competition as teams gear up for the new football season. Notably, Dutch Fork secured the top spot in Class AAAAA with an impressive 16 first-place votes.
Following Dutch Fork in the Class AAAAA ranking is Summerville at No. 2, while Gaffney stands firm at No. 3. Northwestern comes in at No. 4, earning 1 first-place vote, and Irmo has been placed at No. 5. Rounding out the top ten in Class AAAAA are Spartanburg (No. 6), Greenwood (No. 7), Sumter (No. 8), TL Hanna (No. 9), and a tie for No. 10 between Byrnes and Ridge View. Several other schools also received votes, including White Knoll and Hillcrest.
In Class AAAA, South Pointe takes the lead with 10 first-place votes. South Florence follows closely in second with 6 first-place votes, while Westside ranks No. 3 after garnering 1 first-place vote. The remaining top positions in this class include Hartsville (No. 4), North Augusta (No. 5), Daniel (No. 6), AC Flora (No. 7), Camden (No. 8), Bishop England (No. 9), and Gray Collegiate rounding out the top ten. Teams such as Seneca and Greer also received votes.
Moving on to Class AAA, Oceanside Collegiate emerged as the number one team with 12 first-place votes. Dillon claimed the second position with 2 first-place votes, followed by Belton-Honea Path at No. 3, also with 2 first-place votes. Other notable teams in the rankings include Woodruff (No. 4), Mountain View Prep (No. 5), and Loris (No. 6). The top ten continues with Powdersville, Newberry, Christ Church, and Orangeburg-Wilkinson. Additional teams like Marlboro County and Swansea received votes as well.
In Class AA, Clinton holds the top position with a strong showing of 15 first-place votes. Fairfield Central sits at No. 2 with 1 first-place vote, while Batesburg-Leesville comes in at No. 3. Other ranked teams include Hampton County (No. 4), Chester (No. 5 with 1 first-place vote), and Barnwell (No. 6). A tie at No. 7 exists between Manning and Philip Simmons, followed by Cheraw (No. 9) and Central (Pageland) at No. 10. Voting also favored teams such as Strom Thurmond and Saluda.
Finally, Class A rankings are led by Abbeville, who acquired 13 first-place votes. Cross is closely ranked at No. 2 with 3 first-place votes, and Lewisville ranks No. 3 after receiving 1 first-place vote. The top five also includes Lake View and Bamberg-Ehrhardt in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Continuing the rankings are Lamar, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, Blackville-Hilda, Johnsonville, and a tie for No. 10 between Hannah-Pamplico and Latta. Other teams receiving votes included Dixie, Calhoun County, and Branchville.
The panel of voters comprising various sports journalists and reporters from local publications assessed the teams’ performance potential, contributing to this comprehensive ranking. As the season approaches, schools across the state eagerly anticipate the opportunity to prove their worth on the field.
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