Columbia, SC, August 12, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Prep Football Media has unveiled its preseason poll for high school football teams, ranking them across five classifications. Dutch Fork leads Class AAAAA, while South Pointe tops Class AAAA. Teams like Oceanside Collegiate, Clinton, and Abbeville also show strong performances in their respective classes. As teams prepare for the upcoming season, these rankings highlight the competitive nature of high school football in South Carolina.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll for the 2025 season has been released, showcasing the rankings of high school football teams across the state. The poll, unveiled on August 11, 2025, ranks teams in four classifications: Class AAAAA, Class AAAA, Class AAA, Class AA, and Class A, giving insight into how teams are expected to perform as the season approaches.
Class AAAAA Rankings
Leading the way in Class AAAAA is Dutch Fork, who received a remarkable 16 first-place votes. Following Dutch Fork is Summerville, holding the No. 2 spot, while Gaffney is ranked No. 3. Northwestern takes the fourth position with a single first-place vote, and Irmo rounds out the top five. The complete top 10 rankings in Class AAAAA include:
- 1. Dutch Fork
- 2. Summerville
- 3. Gaffney
- 4. Northwestern
- 5. Irmo
- 6. Spartanburg
- 7. Greenwood
- 8. Sumter
- 9. TL Hanna
- 10. Byrnes and Ridge View (tied)
Several teams, including White Knoll, Hillcrest, and Dorman, received votes but fell outside the top ten.
Class AAAA Rankings
In Class AAAA, South Pointe leads the rankings with 10 first-place votes, with South Florence in the second position, earning 6 first-place votes. The third spot goes to Westside, who managed to secure a single first-place vote as well. The rankings for Class AAAA include:
- 1. South Pointe
- 2. South Florence
- 3. Westside
- 4. Hartsville
- 5. North Augusta
- 6. Daniel
- 7. AC Flora
- 8. Camden
- 9. Bishop England
- 10. Gray Collegiate
Also, there are several teams such as Seneca and Greer who received votes outside the top ten.
Class AAA Rankings
Meanwhile, Class AAA features Oceanside Collegiate at the top with 12 first-place votes. Dillon and Belton-Honea Path are positioned second and third, each securing 2 first-place votes. The complete breakdown of the Class AAA rankings includes:
- 1. Oceanside Collegiate
- 2. Dillon
- 3. Belton-Honea Path
- 4. Woodruff
- 5. Mountain View Prep
- 6. Loris
- 7. Powdersville
- 8. Newberry
- 9. Christ Church
- 10. Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Teams such as Marlboro County and Swansea also received votes but did not make the top ten.
Class AA Rankings
In Class AA, Clinton stands at the top with an impressive 15 first-place votes, followed by Fairfield Central, which has 1 first-place vote. Other notable teams in Class AA include:
- 1. Clinton
- 2. Fairfield Central
- 3. Batesburg-Leesville
- 4. Hampton County
- 5. Chester
- 6. Barnwell
- 7. Manning and Philip Simmons (tied)
- 9. Cheraw
- 10. Central (Pageland)
Several schools, including Strom Thurmond and Saluda, received votes outside the top ten.
Class A Rankings
Finally, in Class A, Abbeville holds the top rank with 13 first-place votes, followed by Cross and Lewisville in second and third, respectively. The ranking list includes:
- 1. Abbeville
- 2. Cross
- 3. Lewisville
- 4. Lake View
- 5. Bamberg-Ehrhardt
- 6. Lamar
- 7. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler
- 8. Blackville-Hilda
- 9. Johnsonville
- 10. Hannah-Pamplico and Latta (tied)
Additionally, teams like Dixie and Calhoun County received votes outside the top ten.
Conclusion
The South Carolina high school football scene is gearing up for an exciting season ahead, with teams aiming to prove their mettle on the field. As the rankings indicate, many teams have strong potential, which could make for competitive matchups throughout the year.
FAQ
When was the South Carolina Prep Football Media Preseason Poll released?
The poll was released on August 11, 2025.
Which team is ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAA?
Dutch Fork is ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAA.
How many first-place votes did Abbeville receive?
Abbeville received 13 first-place votes in Class A.
Who are the top-ranked teams in Class AAA?
The top teams in Class AAA are Oceanside Collegiate, Dillon, and Belton-Honea Path.
Summary Chart
| Classification | Rank | Team | First-Place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAAAA | 1 | Dutch Fork | 16 |
| AAAAA | 2 | Summerville | |
| AAAAA | 3 | Gaffney | |
| AAAA | 1 | South Pointe | 10 |
| AAAA | 2 | South Florence | 6 |
| AAAA | 3 | Westside | 1 |
| AAA | 1 | Oceanside Collegiate | 12 |
| AA | 1 | Clinton | 15 |
| A | 1 | Abbeville | 13 |
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- The State
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School League
- Post and Courier
- Google Search: South Carolina high school football
- WSPA Spartanburg
- Google News: Oceanside Collegiate football
- High School Sports Report
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School
- ABC News 4
- Google Scholar: High school sports South Carolina
- High School Football America
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- On3 Sports
- Google News: South Carolina preseason football
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