Columbia, South Carolina, October 2, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll rankings highlight the top high school football teams as they enter the seventh week of regular season play. Teams across various classifications competed fiercely, with leaders emerging in 5A through 1A divisions. Irmo tops Class 5A, while South Pointe leads Class 4A. Belton-Honea Path stands out in Class 3A with a perfect record. The rankings reflect the state of high school football amid increasing competition and the anticipation for upcoming region play.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll rankings were released on September 30, 2025, highlighting the top teams across different classifications as they head into the seventh week of the regular season. The rankings reflect intense competition among high school football teams, particularly as many begin their region play.
Class 5A Rankings
- Irmo is ranked No. 1 with a record of 5-0 and received 15 first-place votes.
- Northwestern holds the No. 2 spot with a 5-1 record and received 3 first-place votes.
- Dutch Fork is at No. 3 with a 3-1 record.
- Summerville ranks No. 4 with a record of 4-1.
- James Island rounds out the top five with a record of 5-0.
- Dorman is ranked No. 6 with a 4-1 record.
- Greenwood comes in at No. 7 with a record of 4-1.
- Ridge View is ranked No. 8 with a 3-2 record.
- Byrnes sits at No. 9 with a 3-2 record.
- Gaffney is ranked No. 10 with a record of 3-2.
- Other teams receiving votes include White Knoll, TL Hanna, Sumter, Indian Land, Greenville, and Stratford.
Class 4A Rankings
- South Pointe is the top-ranked team with a 4-1 record and 18 first-place votes.
- South Florence follows at No. 2 with a 4-1 record.
- Bishop England ranks No. 3 with an undefeated record of 5-0.
- AC Flora is at No. 4 with a record of 5-1.
- Camden holds the No. 5 spot with a 5-1 record.
- Gray Collegiate is ranked No. 6 with a record of 3-2.
- Daniel comes in at No. 7 with a 4-1 record.
- North Augusta holds the No. 8 position with 5-1.
- Seneca is ranked No. 9 with a 4-1 record.
- Hilton Head Island is ranked No. 10 with a 5-1 record.
- Teams receiving votes include Midland Valley, Crestwood, and Wren.
Class 3A Rankings
- Belton-Honea Path is leading with a perfect record of 6-0 and 14 first-place votes.
- Oceanside Collegiate is ranked No. 2 with a record of 4-2 and received 3 first-place votes.
- Newberry ranks No. 3, also undefeated at 6-0 but with 1 first-place vote.
- Mountain View Prep occupies the No. 4 spot with a 5-0 record.
- Loris ranks No. 5 with a record of 5-0.
- Woodruff is ranked No. 6 with a record of 4-1.
- Dillon is at No. 7 with a 3-2 record.
- Orangeburg-Wilkinson holds the No. 8 position with a 4-0 record.
- Marlboro County is ranked No. 9 with a record of 4-1.
- Swansea rounds out the top ten with a record of 6-0.
- Other teams receiving votes include Fox Creek, Powdersville, and Christ Church.
Class 2A Rankings
- Central leads the Class 2A rankings with a record of 5-0 and 18 first-place votes.
- Fairfield Central is ranked No. 2 with a record of 4-2.
- Clinton sits at No. 3 with a 3-3 record.
- Strom Thurmond is ranked No. 4 with a 3-2 record.
- Batesburg-Leesville is No. 5 with a 3-2 record.
- Timberland is at No. 6 with a record of 4-1.
- Hampton County holds the No. 7 spot with a 3-3 record.
- Philip Simmons is ranked No. 8 with a 3-2 record.
- Cheraw is at No. 9 with a 3-3 record.
- Saluda rounds out the top ten with a 3-2 record.
- Other teams receiving votes include North Central, Chester, East Clarendon, Andrew Jackson, Liberty, and Chesnee.
Class 1A Rankings
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt is currently ranked No. 1 with a record of 5-0 and received 17 first-place votes.
- Cross is ranked No. 2 with a record of 5-1.
- Abbeville ranks No. 3 with a record of 3-2 and 1 first-place vote.
- Latta is at No. 4 with a 5-0 record.
- Ware Shoals is ranked No. 5, also boasting a 5-0 record.
- Johnsonville comes in at No. 6 with a record of 5-1.
- Carvers Bay is ranked No. 7 with a perfect record of 6-0.
- Lewisville is ranked No. 8 with a record of 2-3.
- Lamar occupies the No. 9 spot with a record of 3-2.
- Hunter-Kinard-Tyler rounds out the list at No. 10 with a record of 3-2.
- Teams receiving votes include Scott’s Branch, Dixie, and Lake View.
Poll Contributors
The rankings were determined by representatives from various media outlets along with high school sports reporters, ensuring a comprehensive review of team performances across the state.
Background
These rankings signify a pivotal moment in the season as teams strive to establish superiority within their respective classes. With the competition intensifying, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate how these rankings may evolve in the weeks to come.
FAQs
When were the South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll rankings released?
The South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll rankings were released on September 30, 2025.
Who is ranked No. 1 in the Class 5A poll?
Irmo is ranked No. 1 in the Class 5A poll with a record of 5-0 and received 15 first-place votes.
What is the record of the Class 4A top-ranked team?
South Pointe is ranked No. 1 in Class 4A with a record of 4-1 and received 18 first-place votes.
Which team in Class 3A has the highest record?
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