Irmo, South Carolina, October 22, 2025
News Summary
The Irmo High School football team continues to lead in South Carolina with a perfect record of 8-0 after defeating White Knoll 14-3. Following closely are Northwestern and Dutch Fork with strong performances, while unexpected losses have shaken the rankings. As playoff season approaches, upcoming matchups will be critical for all teams involved. The shake-up in standings underlines the competitive nature of high school football in the state, making every game vital as the regular season draws to a close.
Irmo, South Carolina – The Irmo High School football team remains the top-ranked team in South Carolina after securing a victory over White Knoll with a score of 14-3, keeping their record perfect at 8-0. Irmo’s next matchup will be against Chapin, as the teams head toward the playoff season.
Following Irmo in the rankings is Northwestern, which improved to an impressive 8-1 after defeating Lancaster 48-7. Northwestern will look to maintain its momentum in the upcoming game against Dreher. Meanwhile, Dutch Fork, currently sitting at No. 3 with a 6-1 record, triumphed over Rock Hill with a convincing score of 45-14. They are set to face River Bluff next.
Ranked fourth, Greenwood showcased a strong performance against J.L. Mann, winning 55-17, and will take on Greenwood in their next game. Ridge View currently holds the No. 5 position after a dominant 49-0 victory against Lexington, with plans to face River Bluff in their next match as well. However, Summerville faced surprising disappointment, dropping to No. 6 after an unexpected 42-19 loss to unranked Ashley Ridge, shaking up the current rankings.
James Island maintained its position at No. 7 following a powerful win against Georgetown, with a score of 63-18; they will compete against Marlboro County next. Gaffney, ranked No. 8, remains idle this week and will prepare for their game against Keenan. Indian Land, proudly holding the ninth position with an undefeated 8-0 record, is scheduled to face Fort Mill in their upcoming game.
Rounding out the top ten, TL Hanna, at No. 10, secured a solid win against Wilson 35-7 and will meet Lower Richland next. In the 2A rankings, South Pointe continues to hold the No. 1 spot with a record of 7-1, bolstered by strong metrics from their victory over Lancaster. South Florence follows at No. 2, also boasting a 7-1 record and crediting their strong defense for a recent win over West Florence.
In 3A rankings, Belton-Honea Path holds the No. 1 position with an 8-0 record, while Oceanside Collegiate stands at No. 2 with 7-2, and Newberry rounds out the top three with an 8-0 record. Among the 2A rankings, Bamberg-Ehrhardt remains at the top with an 8-0 record, while Abbeville (6-2) and Cross (7-1) follow closely behind.
The recent rankings saw a significant shake-up, primarily due to Summerville’s unexpected loss. This incident highlights the unpredictability of high school football as they march towards the playoffs in the coming weeks. With the regular season nearing its end, every game becomes increasingly critical for teams vying for the top positions.
Upcoming Matchups
As teams prepare for their next games, the following matchups are of significant interest:
- Irmo vs. Chapin
- Northwestern vs. Dreher
- Dutch Fork vs. River Bluff
- Greenwood vs. Greenwood
- Ridge View vs. River Bluff
- James Island vs. Marlboro County
- Gaffney vs. Keenan
- Indian Land vs. Fort Mill
- TL Hanna vs. Lower Richland
Conclusion
The current South Carolina high school football rankings reflect exciting gameplay and intense competition, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the regular season. As teams push toward the playoffs, the upcoming weeks promise to be crucial for positioning and strategy.
| Rank | Team | Record | Next Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irmo | 8-0 | Chapin |
| 2 | Northwestern | 8-1 | Dreher |
| 3 | Dutch Fork | 6-1 | River Bluff |
| 4 | Greenwood | 7-1 | Greenwood |
| 5 | Ridge View | 6-2 | River Bluff |
| 6 | Summerville | 6-2 | N/A |
| 7 | James Island | 7-1 | Marlboro County |
| 8 | Gaffney | 6-2 | Keenan |
| 9 | Indian Land | 8-0 | Fort Mill |
| 10 | TL Hanna | 7-1 | Lower Richland |
