Spartanburg, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Spartanburg has surged into the South Carolina High School Football State Rankings after a thrilling 33-30 victory over Dorman, highlighted by a last-minute 52-yard field goal. Following this win, Spartanburg will face Wade Hampton next. Meanwhile, the top three teams, Irmo, Northwestern, and Dutch Fork, maintained their positions with impressive victories. Notably, Northwestern’s Xavier Means had a standout performance, throwing for 267 yards and seven touchdowns. The state championship race continues to heat up as teams chase their goals.
Spartanburg has made a notable entrance into the South Carolina High School Football State Rankings following a dramatic victory over the previously ranked No. 12 Dorman. Spartanburg clinched the game with a last-minute 52-yard field goal by Will Love, finishing with a score of 33-30.
The win has propelled Spartanburg into the rankings, an impressive feat considering their status prior to the match. Their next challenge will be against Wade Hampton.
The week saw most teams in the South Carolina High School Football State Rankings winning their respective games, further solidifying their standings. The current top three teams remain unchanged, with Irmo continuing to lead after a resounding 56-14 win against River Bluff. Irmo’s record now stands at an impressive 7-0, and they will face White Knoll in their next game.
Northwestern follows closely behind at No. 2, having triumphed over York with a score of 41-0. Their next game will be against Lancaster. Dutch Fork holds the No. 3 position after a narrow victory over then-No. 9 James Island, finishing with a score of 14-9. Dutch Fork will play at Ashley Ridge next.
Greenwood and South Pointe round out the top five rankings. Greenwood won decisively against Fort Mill, scoring 56-40, and will travel to Rock Hill next. South Pointe defeated then-No. 15 White Knoll 41-24 and will face Lexington in their upcoming match.
Ridge View remains at No. 6 after being idle this week, set to play against Crescent next. James Island, now ranked No. 7, had a strong performance defeating Waccamaw 42-9 and will head to Georgetown next. Summerville, currently at No. 8, won against Fox Creek 41-14 but will have an idle week.
Gaffney has been ranked at No. 9 while also being idle this week; they are scheduled to take on Blythewood next. Notably, Dorman, after their loss to Spartanburg, has slipped in the rankings and is set to play at Wade Hampton in their following game.
Some standout individual performances were highlighted this week. Notably, Xavier Means from Northwestern threw for an incredible 267 yards and secured seven touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the key players in the league.
As teams continue their pursuit of state championships, high school football fans are encouraged to track scores in real-time using the Rivals High School Scoreboard. Key matchups are scheduled for October 17, featuring A.C. Flora, Airport, and Dutch Fork.
Current South Carolina High School Football Rankings:
| Rank | Team | Record | Next Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irmo | 7-0 | White Knoll |
| 2 | Northwestern | Record Not Provided | Lancaster |
| 3 | Record Not Provided | Ashley Ridge | |
| 4 | Greenwood | Record Not Provided | Rock Hill |
| 5 | South Pointe | Record Not Provided | Lexington |
| 6 | Ridge View | Record Not Provided | Crescent |
| 7 | James Island | Record Not Provided | Georgetown |
| 8 | Summerville | Record Not Provided | Idle |
| 9 | Gaffney | Record Not Provided | Blythewood |
| 12 | Dorman | Record Not Provided | Wade Hampton |
Upcoming Key Matchups:
- A.C. Flora vs. upcoming opponent
- Airport vs. upcoming opponent
- Dutch Fork vs. Ashley Ridge
FAQ
What significant event occurred for Spartanburg in the latest rankings?
Spartanburg entered the poll after defeating then-No. 12 Dorman 33-30.
What team remains ranked No. 1 in the state?
Irmo remains ranked No. 1 and improved to 7-0 with a 56-14 victory against River Bluff.
What was the score of the Northwestern vs. York game?
Northwestern defeated York 41-0.
Which player had a standout performance during this week?
Xavier Means from Northwestern threw for 267 yards and had seven touchdowns.
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Additional Resources
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- The State: South Carolina High School Football Update
- USA Today HSS: Watch Westside vs. Fountain Inn
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Schedule
- HSSR: South Carolina High School Football Scoreboard
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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