Irmo Tops South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll

Irmo, South Carolina, September 24, 2025

News Summary

Irmo has achieved the number one spot in the South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll with an 18-0 record and an undefeated season. Their recent victory over Myrtle Beach with a score of 59-21 solidifies their leading position. Following Irmo is Northwestern in second place, while Dutch Fork and Summerville hold the third and fourth positions respectively. The rankings reflect intense competition as teams prepare for upcoming matchups while aiming for prime positions leading to state championships.

Irmo has climbed to the top of the South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll, boasting an impressive 18-0 record and a perfect 5-0 season. This announcement follows their recent victory over Myrtle Beach, where they triumphed with a score of 59-21. Their commanding lead at halftime set the tone for this significant win, securing their place as the leading team in the rankings.

Following closely in the rankings is Northwestern, which is currently positioned at second place with a record of 4-1 and receiving 3 first-place votes. In third place is Dutch Fork, which has fallen after a loss to Oceanside Collegiate, now holding a 3-1 record and also receiving 3 first-place votes. Summerville has maintained its position at fourth with a matching 3-1 record and 3 first-place votes. Rounding out the top five is James Island, which remains undefeated at 4-0.

The rest of the top ten includes Byrnes, Dorman, Greenwood, Ridge View, and Gaffney, the latter of which is currently holding a record of 2-2. Other notable teams that received votes but did not make the top ten include TL Hanna, White Knoll, Sumter, and Greenville.

In the second division rankings, South Pointe leads with an 18-0 record alongside a 4-1 season. This division sees South Florence at second place with a 4-1 record and 2 first-place votes. North Augusta follows with a 5-0 record and 1 first-place vote. The top ten in this division is further completed by teams such as Seneca, Bishop England, AC Flora, Camden, Daniel, Gray Collegiate, and Bluffton.

Separately, Belton Honea Path sits atop its own division with a 5-0 record. This division is followed closely by Woodruff, Newberry, and others. Additionally, Central remains undefeated at 4-0 in another division, securing the first ranking, followed by Strom Thurmond and Fairfield Central. In another division, Abbeville leads with a record of 3-1, trailed by Bamberg-Ehrhardt and Cross.

A notable shift in this week’s rankings is the end of Dutch Fork’s impressive 24-game winning streak, which has led to a significant reshuffling among the top teams.

The upcoming games will see fierce competition as teams look to enhance their standings. Notably, Catawba Ridge is scheduled to face Northwestern. As the high school football season progresses, teams are vying for prime positions in the lead-up to state championships, and the rankings reflect performances through the initial five weeks of play.

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• Island Packet
• Greenville Online
• SI: Top 25 Rankings
• On3: Top 25 Teams
• WYFF4 Live Scores
• Wikipedia: High School Football in the U.S.
• Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
• Google Scholar: High School Football South Carolina
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
• Google News: South Carolina High School Football

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