Irmo, South Carolina, October 8, 2025
News Summary
The latest South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll has been released, ranking high school football teams, with Irmo at the top with a perfect 6-0 record and 15 first-place votes. Northwestern follows in second place at 6-1. Other notable teams include Dutch Fork, Summerville, and James Island. The rankings reflect the teams’ performances as the season progresses, showcasing strong contenders across various classifications.
Irmo, South Carolina – The latest South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll has been released, ranking high school football teams across various classifications. Irmo claims the top spot with an undefeated record of 6-0, collecting 15 first-place votes. Northwestern follows closely in second with a record of 6-1, earning 3 first-place votes. This poll, updated on October 7, 2025, reflects the performances of each team as the season progresses.
Top Rankings Overview
- Irmo – Record: 6-0 (15 first-place votes)
- Northwestern – Record: 6-1 (3 first-place votes)
- Dutch Fork – Record: 4-1
- Summerville – Record: 5-1
- James Island – Record: 6-0
- Dorman – Record: 5-1
- Greenwood – Record: 5-1
- Ridge View – Record: 4-2
- Byrnes – Record: 4-1
- White Knoll – Record: 5-1
Additional teams that received votes include Gaffney, TL Hanna, Sumter, Greenville, and Indian Land.
Class 4A Rankings
- South Pointe – Record: 5-1 (17 first-place votes)
- South Florence – Record: 5-1 (1 first-place vote)
- AC Flora – Record: 6-1
- Gray Collegiate – Record: 4-2
- Daniel – Record: 5-1
- North Augusta – Record: 6-1
- Hilton Head Island – Record: 6-1
- Seneca – Record: 5-1
- Camden – Record: 5-2
- Bishop England – Record: 5-1
Voting highlighted Midland Valley, Wren, and May River, among others.
Class 3A Rankings
- Belton-Honea Path – Record: 7-0 (13 first-place votes)
- Oceanside Collegiate – Record: 4-0
- Newberry – Record: – (1 first-place vote)
- Loris
- Mountain View Prep
Christ Church and Powdersville received some votes in this classification.
Class 2A Rankings
- Central – Record: 6-0 (18 first-place votes)
- Fairfield Central – Record: 5-2
- Clinton – Record: 4-3
- Strom Thurmond – Record: 5-1
- Timberland – Record: 5-1
- Hampton County – Record: 4-3
- Phillip Simmons – Record: 4-2
Others receiving votes included North Central, Chester, and Andrew Jackson.
Class 1A Rankings
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt – Record: 7-0 (17 first-place votes)
- Tie: Abbeville – Record: 4-2 (1 first-place vote)
- Tie: Cross – Record: 6-1
- Ware Shoals – Record: 6-0
- Carvers Bay – Record: 7-0
- Johnsonville – Record: 5-1
Vote receivers included Dixie, Scott’s Branch, and Lake View.
Status of the Rankings
Little movement occurred in the rankings since last week’s update, as most leading teams secured convincing victories. South Pointe notably defeated then-No. 19 Camden, while No. 20 Stratford claimed victory over then-No. 24 Berkeley. As a result, Stratford climbed to No. 19 whereas Camden fell to No. 25, and Berkeley dropped from the rankings.
Swansea, now boasting a 7-0 record, entered the rankings at No. 24 following a decisive 31-22 victory over Keenan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is currently at the top of the South Carolina High School Football rankings?
Irmo is currently at the top of the South Carolina High School Football rankings with a record of 6-0 and 15 first-place votes.
What is the record of the second ranked team, Northwestern?
Northwestern is ranked second with a record of 6-1 and received 3 first-place votes.
What other teams are in the top ten of the rankings?
The other teams in the top ten rankings include Dutch Fork, Summerville, James Island, Dorman, Greenwood, Ridge View, Byrnes, and White Knoll.
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Additional Resources
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings (Oct 6, 2025)
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings (Oct 6, 2025)
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- The State: South Carolina HS Football Rankings
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- The State: South Carolina HS Football Rankings (Sept 23)
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings (Sept 14, 2025)
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
