South Carolina, September 18, 2025
News Summary
The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll has revealed the latest high school football rankings as teams enter Week 4 of the season. Dutch Fork leads with 20 first-place votes and a perfect 3-0 record, followed closely by undefeated Irmo at 4-0. Other notable teams include Northwestern, Greenwood, and Summerville. Additional updates include scores from the previous weekend showcasing intense matchups and upcoming games scheduled for September 18 and 19, promising an exciting continuation of the season.
Columbia – The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll has released the latest rankings for high school football in South Carolina, revealing the state of competitive play as schools enter Week 4 of the season. Dutch Fork leads the poll with an impressive 20 first-place votes and a perfect record of 3-0. Following closely is Irmo, who remains undefeated with a record of 4-0. Northwestern ranks third with a record of 3-1, while Greenwood, also unbeaten at 3-0, stands in fourth place. Summerville rounds out the top five with a 2-1 record.
Other teams making the top ten include James Island in sixth place with an undefeated record of 3-0, Byrnes in seventh with a record of 2-1, Dorman in eighth with a 2-1 record, Ridge View in ninth with a 2-2 record, and Gaffney at the tenth spot with a record of 1-2. Aside from these top-ranked teams, several others received votes, such as White Knoll, Sumter, Fort Mill, Greenville, Indian Land, Stratford, Berkeley, Spartanburg, and T.L. Hanna.
In a separate competition division, South Pointe leads with 17 first-place votes and a record of 3-1. South Florence follows closely with a record of 3-1 and 2 votes, while North Augusta maintains an undefeated status in third place with a record of 4-0. A.C. Flora, also at 4-0, claims the fourth rank with one vote. Additional teams that received votes include Bishop England (3-0), Seneca (3-0), Camden (3-1), Daniel (2-1), Midland Valley (3-0), and Bluffton (4-0).
The Belton-Honea Path team is currently leading another division with a perfect record of 4-0, followed by Woodruff at 3-0 and Mountain View Prep at 4-0. Central is leading a different division, boasting a perfect record of 3-0.
As the high school football season progresses, exciting match-ups are anticipated in the upcoming Week 4. The schedule includes two games on Thursday, September 18, featuring Macedonia Christian, which is set to face SCSDB, and York taking on Dreher. Friday, September 19, offers multiple games, including Academic Magnet at St. John’s, Ashley Ridge at Carolina Forest, and Camden at Richland Northeast, among several others.
Notable scores from the previous weekend emphasize the intensity of the current season, with standout performances from various teams. Abbeville overwhelmed Ninety Six with a score of 42-7, while A.C. Flora dominated Laurens, achieving a 49-0 victory. Dutch Fork secured a 42-14 win against Gray Collegiate, and South Florence triumphed over Fort Dorchester with a significant score of 65-7. South Pointe narrowly defeated Northwestern, concluding the game at 27-23.
Coach Jake Bentley of Nation Ford returned to Columbia for a game against Richland Northeast, where his team emerged victorious with a score of 56-27, improving their record to 3-1. Patience Andrews was a notable player, scoring three touchdowns in this game. Other games also featured high scores and significant triumphs across various schools, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent within South Carolina high school football.
Upcoming Games for Week 4
- Thursday, September 18:
- Macedonia Christian (0-0) at SCSDB (0-2)
- York (1-3) at Dreher (2-2)
- Friday, September 19:
- Multiple games including:
- Academic Magnet at St. John’s
- Ashley Ridge at Carolina Forest
- Camden at Richland Northeast
- Multiple games including:
Notable Scores from Last Weekend
- Abbeville 42, Ninety Six 7
- A.C. Flora 49, Laurens 0
- Dutch Fork 42, Gray Collegiate 14
- South Florence 65, Fort Dorchester 7
- South Pointe 27, Northwestern 23
FAQ
Who is leading the S.C. Prep Football Media Poll?
Dutch Fork leads the poll with 20 first-place votes and a record of 3-0.
What are the upcoming games for Week 4?
The upcoming high school football games scheduled for Week 4 include Macedonia Christian at SCSDB and York at Dreher on Thursday, September 18. On Friday, September 19, there will be multiple games including Academic Magnet at St. John’s, Ashley Ridge at Carolina Forest, and Camden at Richland Northeast.
What were some notable scores from last weekend?
Notable scores from the previous weekend include Abbeville 42, Ninety Six 7; A.C. Flora 49, Laurens 0; Dutch Fork 42, Gray Collegiate 14; South Florence 65, Fort Dorchester 7; and South Pointe 27, Northwestern 23.
Key Features of the Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Fork | 3-0 |
| 2 | Irmo | 4-0 |
| 3 | Northwestern | 3-1 |
| 4 | Greenwood | 3-0 |
| 5 | Summerville | 2-1 |
| 6 | James Island | 3-0 |
| 7 | Byrnes | 2-1 |
| 8 | Dorman | 2-1 |
| 9 | Ridge View | 2-2 |
| 10 | Gaffney | 1-2 |
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Additional Resources
- Bluffton Today: SC High School Football Schedule Week 4
- Sports Illustrated: South Carolina High School Football Final Scores
- The State: High School Football Analysis
- WYFF4: High School Football Live Scores
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- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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