Irmo, South Carolina, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Irmo leads the South Carolina high school football rankings with an impressive undefeated record of 8-0. Utilizing the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method, Irmo’s top performance has solidified their status as the team to beat as the season draws to a close. The current rankings also reveal strong teams across various classifications, with Carvers Bay and Newberry among the top contenders. As playoff season approaches, Irmo’s continued success is pivotal for their state championship aspirations.
Irmo, South Carolina – The latest computer rankings for South Carolina high school football, released on October 20, 2025, indicate that Irmo leads the pack as the top team in the High School On SI South Carolina Top 25. Their strong performance this season is highlighted by an undefeated record of 8-0, establishing them as the team to beat as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
According to the rankings, the No. 1 position in the Division I computer rankings also belongs to Irmo. The rankings are generated using a linear algebra-based algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method developed by Dr. Wes Colley, which aims to provide an equitable assessment of team performances across the state.
Top Teams in the All-Classification Rankings
The current All-Classification Top 25 Rankings showcase a variety of strong teams statewide. The rankings are as follows:
- Carvers Bay (9-0)
- Ware Shoals (8-0)
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt (8-0)
- Johnsonville (6-1)
- Abbeville (6-2)
- Latta (7-1)
- Scott’s Branch (6-2)
- Lewisville (5-3)
- Dixie (5-2)
- Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (6-2)
- Baptist Hill (6-2)
- Lamar (5-3)
- Lake View (3-4)
- Cross (4-4)
- Johnson (4-4)
- Ridgeland/Hardeeville (4-5)
- Hannah-Pamplico (2-5)
- Blackville-Hilda (4-4)
- Lee Central (3-5)
- Calhoun Falls Charter (2-5)
- McCormick (1-7)
- Whitmire (2-6)
- Hardeeville (2-6)
- Ridge Spring-Monetta (3-5)
- Great Falls (2-6)
Class-Based Rankings
In addition to the overall rankings, teams are also categorized by class. Notable teams in each class include:
Class A Rankings
- Strom Thurmond (6-2)
- Andrew Jackson (5-3)
- Central (6-1)
- East Clarendon (7-1)
- North Central (7-1)
- Timberland (7-1)
- Fairfield Central (6-3)
- Clinton (6-3)
- Hampton County (6-3)
- Batesburg-Leesville (6-2)
Class AA Rankings
- Newberry (8-0)
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy (7-2)
- Woodruff (7-1)
- Orangeburg-Wilkinson (7-0)
- Belton-Honea Path (8-0)
Class AAA Rankings
- South Pointe (7-1)
- South Florence (7-1)
- North Augusta (7-1)
- Hilton Head (7-1)
- Gray Collegiate Academy (6-2)
Class AAAA Rankings
- Irmo (8-0)
- Northwestern (8-1)
- Indian Land (8-0)
- Dutch Fork (6-1)
- Carolina Forest (7-1)
The rankings are supplemented by a weekly Top 25 expert power ranking, which evaluates team performance based on various criteria.
Noteworthy Changes and Events
A significant upset occurred last week when No. 3 Summerville fell to unranked Ashley Ridge, resulting in their removal from the rankings. Meanwhile, three new teams have made their debut in the rankings: Woodruff, Carolina Forest, and Abbeville.
Looking Ahead
As the regular season nears its conclusion, Irmo continues to secure its standing as the top team in South Carolina high school football. With the playoffs looming, team dynamics and performance in the remaining weeks will be critical as schools compete for a chance at the state championship.
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Additional Resources
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores Live Updates
- WYFF: High School Football Live Scores
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Final Scores
- The State: High School Football Coverage
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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