South Carolina High School Football Rankings for October 2025

Columbia, South Carolina, October 24, 2025

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The latest South Carolina high school football media poll rankings have been released, with Irmo leading the overall rankings at 8-0. Northwestern follows in second place at 8-1, while Dutch Fork sits at third with a record of 6-1. The rankings showcase other top teams across various classifications, highlighting a competitive season as teams gear up for the concluding matches. Schools across different categories from 4A to 1A are making their mark this year.

Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina High School Football Media Poll Rankings Released for October 21, 2025

The latest South Carolina high school football media poll rankings have been released, showcasing the top teams in various classifications across the state as the season approaches its conclusion. Notably, Irmo leads the overall rankings with an impressive 8-0 record and 17 first-place votes, firmly establishing itself as a contender this season.

Following closely is Northwestern, ranked No. 2 after securing 3 first-place votes with a record of 8-1. Meanwhile, Dutch Fork holds the No. 3 position with a solid 6-1 record. Other teams making the top five include Greenwood at No. 4 (7-1) and Ridge View at No. 5 (6-2).

The rankings continue with Summerville at No. 6 (6-2), James Island at No. 7 (7-1), Gaffney at No. 8 (6-2), Indian Land remaining unbeaten at No. 9 (8-0), and TL Hanna rounding out the top ten with a record of 7-1. Other teams that received votes include Sumter, Dorman, Stratford, Ashley Ridge, Greenville, Spartanburg, Carolina Forest, and White Knoll.

4A Rankings

In the 4A rankings, South Pointe stands at No. 1 with 19 first-place votes and a record of 7-1. South Florence comes in at No. 2 with 1 first-place vote, also holding a record of 7-1. Rounding out the top five are AC Flora (No. 3, 8-1), Gray Collegiate (No. 4, 6-2), and Daniel (No. 5, 7-1).

Other notable teams in this classification include North Augusta (No. 6, 7-1), Hilton Head Island (No. 7, 7-1), Seneca (No. 8, 8-1), Camden (No. 9, 6-2), and Wren (No. 10, 6-2). Teams receiving votes in 4A include May River, Hartsville, Midland Valley, and Bluffton.

3A Rankings

In the 3A category, Belton-Honea Path is ranked No. 1 with 15 first-place votes and an unbeaten record of 8-0. Oceanside Collegiate follows at No. 2 with 4 votes and a record of 7-2, while Newberry is at No. 3 with 8-0. Other ranked teams include Loris (No. 4, 8-0), Woodruff (No. 5, 7-1), Orangeburg-Wilkinson (No. 6, 8-0), Mountain View Prep (No. 7, 7-1), Dillon (No. 8, 5-3), Powdersville (No. 9, 6-2), and Marlboro County at No. 10 (6-2). Other teams receiving votes include Swansea, Christ Church, and Waccamaw.

2A Rankings

The 2A rankings feature Strom Thurmond at No. 1 with 7 votes and a record of 7-1. Clinton is No. 2 with 10 votes and a record of 6-3. Central holds the third spot (6-1), followed by Timberland (No. 4, 7-1), Hampton County (No. 5, 5-3), Phillip Simmons (No. 6, 6-2), Fairfield Central (No. 7, 6-3), Batesburg-Leesville (No. 8, 5-3), Chester (No. 9, 6-3), and Andrew Jackson (No. 10, 5-3). Additional votes went to Saluda and East Clarendon.

1A Rankings

Lastly, in the 1A category, Bamberg-Ehrhardt is ranked No. 1 with 20 votes and an unbeaten record of 8-0. Abbeville is No. 2 (6-2), followed by Cross (No. 3, 7-1), Ware Shoals (No. 4, 8-0), Carvers Bay (No. 5, 8-0), Johnsonville (No. 6, 6-1), Latta (No. 7, 6-1), Lamar (No. 8, 6-2), Lewisville (No. 9, 5-3), and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at No. 10 (6-2). Other teams receiving votes include Dixie.

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