Columbia, South Carolina, September 2, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina High School Football Top 25 rankings saw considerable changes after an unpredictable Week 1, where ten teams were defeated. Despite these losses, leading teams maintained their positions with minor adjustments. A surprising defeat for the top-ranked team and noteworthy victories for lower-ranked teams led to the entry of eight new teams in the rankings. As the season progresses, upcoming matches will be critical for solidifying team standings in the competitive landscape of high school football.
Columbia, South Carolina – The Top 25 rankings for high school football in South Carolina experienced significant changes following an unpredictable Week 1, during which ten teams faced defeat. Despite these losses, the top teams in the state held their ground, with only slight reshuffling in their positions.
At the top of the rankings, the previously ranked #1 team suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of Spartanburg, yielding a score of 54-21. Their next game is against Ridge View. Following closely, the previous #3 team won against Ridge View with a score of 35-28. They will face South Florence, currently ranked #3, in their upcoming match.
Moving to the next teams, previous rank #4 defeated Summerville by a narrow margin of 22-21, and they’ll be up against Northwestern who is currently ranked #2. The previous rank #5 secured a victory against James F. Byrnes, closing the match at 35-32, before taking on Butler from North Carolina in their next game.
The fifth top team, previously at rank #6, had an emphatic win against J.L. Mann, finishing 28-0. Their next opponent will be Greenville. Meanwhile, previous rank #7 also secured a solid victory over Rock Hill, ending that game with a score of 28-6, and will next face West Charlotte from North Carolina.
Rankings did not just hold steady at the top. The second-ranked team experienced a major upset after losing 22-21 against South Florence, despite earlier defeating Stratford by 35-30. Their forthcoming match will be against Berkeley, pushing them to recover from this loss.
Among the shifts in the rankings, eight new teams have entered the poll after the Week 1 action. This includes teams that performed exceptionally well, such as the previous rank #11, which defeated Lexington 31-3 and will play South Aiken next, and previous rank #13 that dominated Greer with a score of 42-19 and will face Laurens next.
Notably, teams ranked #14 and #17 saw victories over Conway (28-7) and Lugoff-Elgin (35-14), respectively. They have upcoming games against South Columbus (N.C.) and Hartsville. In addition, the newly ranked teams include those who performed well in their games, such as the rank not ranked team that achieved a nail-biting victory against Winter Park (Fla.) with a score of 52-45 and will take on Summerville next.
While some teams faltered this week, others took the opportunity to capitalize, pushing their rankings higher in the chase for the state championship. As the season progresses, it is expected that more teams will either ascend or descend the rankings ladder based on their upcoming performances.
The South Carolina high school football landscape continues to evolve as teams set their sights on future opponents, with upcoming matchups set to be critical for those aiming to solidify their positions in the Top 25.
FAQ
What were the major results that impacted the South Carolina Top 25 High School Football Rankings?
A total of ten teams were defeated during Week 1, leading to significant movement in the rankings and the entry of eight new teams into the poll.
Which teams were ranked at the top after Week 1?
The top teams that remained mostly unchanged included the previously ranked #1 team which is set to play Ridge View, and #3 which recently triumphed over Ridge View.
How many new teams entered the Top 25 rankings?
Eight new teams entered the Top 25 rankings after impressive victories in their matches.
Key Features of the South Carolina Top 25 Rankings
| Rank | Team | Previous Rank | Last Game Result | Next Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | #1 | Defeated by #2 | Ridge View |
| 2 | South Florence | #3 | Defeated Stratford | Ridge View |
| 3 | South Aiken | New Entry | Defeated Lexington | Next Opponent |
| 4 | James F. Byrnes | New Entry | Defeated Winter Park | Summerville |
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Additional Resources
- NCAA: College Football Scores & Rankings Week 1
- Wikipedia: College Football
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Google Search: High School Football Rankings
- ESPN: College Football Week 1 Power Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- USA Today: North Carolina vs TCU Live Updates
- Google News: North Carolina Football
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