Columbia, SC, October 9, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll reveals Irmo at the top of the 5A rankings, standing undefeated with a record of 6-0. Northwestern follows in second place with a 6-1 record. In 4A, South Pointe leads the pack, while Belton Honea Path tops the 3A rankings. Additionally, Central is first in 2A and Bamberg-Ehrhardt leads 1A. Notable matchups for the coming week include Irmo vs. River Bluff and Dutch Fork taking on White Knoll.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll released on October 7, 2025, shows Irmo firmly at the top of the rankings, maintaining its undefeated status with a record of 6-0 and securing 15 first-place votes. Northwestern, with three first-place votes and a record of 6-1, comes in second, while Dutch Fork holds the third spot with a record of 4-1. Summerville and James Island are also among the top five teams, with the latter remaining undefeated at 6-0.
The rankings reflect the latest performance across various divisions in South Carolina high school football. The sixth and seventh positions are held by Dorman and Greenwood respectively, both with records of 5-1. Ridge View ranks eighth with a 4-2 record, followed by Byrnes and White Knoll who share the ninth and tenth spots with records of 4-1 and 5-1.
Additionally, teams like Gaffney, TL Hanna, Sumter, Greenville, and Indian Land are also receiving votes but did not make the top ten. In the 4A rankings, South Pointe takes the lead with 17 first-place votes and a record of 5-1, followed by South Florence in second with a record of 5-1 and one first-place vote.
In 3A, Belton Honea Path ranks first with 13 first-place votes and an outstanding record of 7-0. Oceanside Collegiate, Newberry, and Loris fill out the top four spots in this category. For 2A, Central holds the top position with 18 first-place votes and remains undefeated at 6-0. Fairfield Central and Clinton follow in second and third with records of 5-2 and 4-3 respectively.
Meanwhile, in 1A rankings, Bamberg-Ehrhardt leads with 17 first-place votes and a perfect record of 7-0. They are followed closely by Abbeville and Cross, which are tied for second with records of 4-2 and 6-1 respectively. Voting patterns also show others like Dixie, Scott’s Branch, and Lake View competing for recognition.
This coming week, critical matchups include Irmo facing River Bluff, South Pointe against York, and Dutch Fork competing with White Knoll. Noteworthy performances from the last week include Irmo‘s shutdown victory over Lexington, winning 35-0, South Pointe‘s win against Camden, 28-7, and Summerville defeating Chapin 50-0.
Recent significant movements within the rankings include Stratford climbing to No. 19 following a victory over Berkeley, who is now unranked. Moreover, Swansea made an appearance in the rankings at No. 24 after a win against Keenan.
FAQs
What team is ranked first in the South Carolina high school football rankings as of October 7, 2025?
The team ranked first is Irmo, with a record of 6-0 and 15 first-place votes.
What is the record of Northwestern, the second-ranked team?
Northwestern has a record of 6-1 and received 3 first-place votes.
Which teams are in the top five of 2A rankings?
The top five teams in 2A rankings are Central (1st, 6-0), Fairfield Central (2nd, 5-2), Clinton (3rd, 4-3), North Central, Chester, Andrew Jackson, East Clarendon, and Cheraw receiving votes.
What matchups are highlighted for the upcoming week?
Highlighted matchups include Irmo facing River Bluff, South Pointe against York, and Dutch Fork competing with White Knoll.
Key Features
| Division | Top Team | Record | First-Place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Irmo | 6-0 | 15 |
| 4A | South Pointe | 5-1 | 17 |
| 3A | Belton Honea Path | 7-0 | 13 |
| 2A | Central | 6-0 | 18 |
| 1A | Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 7-0 | 17 |
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Additional Resources
- SI: SC High School Football Rankings – Oct 6, 2025
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- On3: SC High School Football Rankings – Oct 6, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- The State: SC High School Football Rankings – Oct 6, 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)
- SI: SC High School Football Rankings – Sept 21, 2025
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