News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media has released the preseason rankings for high school football teams, highlighting top contenders across various divisions. Dutch Fork High School tops the 5-A division, closely followed by Summerville and Gaffney. Other divisions also showcase competitive teams, including South Pointe in 4-A, Oceanside Collegiate in 3-A, and Clinton in 2-A. The rankings create excitement as schools prepare for the upcoming season, emphasizing the talent and potential within South Carolina’s high school football landscape.
Columbia, SC – High School Football Preseason Rankings Unveiled for 2025 Season
The South Carolina Prep Football Media released its highly anticipated preseason poll on August 11, 2025, ranking top high school teams in the state for the upcoming football season. Dutch Fork High School leads the 5-A division as the top-ranked team with 16 first-place votes, coming off a perfect season with a record of 13-0 after winning the Class AAAAA state championship. Following closely behind in the second spot is Summerville, which concluded the last season with a commendable record of 10-2.
Gaffney secured the third position in the rankings, preparing for the new season while bringing back key players such as quarterback Jayvon Gilmore and offensive lineman Scottland Dover, following an 11-3 season last year. Northwestern claimed the fourth rank, having received one first-place vote and finishing the previous season with a notable record of 12-2. Rounding out the top five is Irmo, which posted an 11-3 record last year and welcomes back several key contributors to its roster.
Spartanburg occupies the sixth rank, hoping for a stronger performance after concluding last year’s season with an 8-4 record. Greenwood comes in at seventh place, finishing the last season with an impressive record of 11-2. Sumter and TL Hanna rank eighth and ninth, respectively, while Byrnes and Ridge View share the tenth spot in the standings.
Additionally, several other schools received votes, including White Knoll, Hillcrest, JL Mann, River Bluff, West Florence, Dorman, Berkeley, James Island, Catawba Ridge, Clover, Nation Ford, and Boiling Springs. The voter list comprises representatives from various media outlets and high school sports reports who assessed each team’s potential for the upcoming season.
4-A Division Highlights
In the 4-A division, South Pointe has been ranked the top team with 10 first-place votes and a record of 11-3 from the previous season. Close behind is South Florence, ranked second, having accumulated six first-place votes and coming off an impressive 12-1 record, with two state championships in the last three years. Westside is positioned at the third rank with a 12-2 record from last season, after narrowly missing out on the state finals. The top spots are rounded out by Hartsville, North Augusta, and Daniel.
3-A and Lower Division Rankings
Oceanside Collegiate leads the 3-A division with a commanding record of 12-1 last year and 12 first-place votes. In the 2-A division, Clinton ranked first with 15 first-place votes and a solid finish of 12-2 last season. Abbeville captures the top position in the 1-A division, displaying a stellar performance with a record of 13-1 and receiving 13 first-place votes.
Overall, a total of seven rankings were unveiled across various divisions, including 5-A, 4-A, 3-A, 2-A, and 1-A. The rankings signify the excitement and anticipation surrounding another season of high school football in South Carolina as schools prepare to showcase their talent on the field.
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- The State: South Carolina High School Football Preseason Rankings
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Sports Illustrated: South Carolina Preseason Football Top 25
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- On3: Way Too Early South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
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