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The South Carolina high school boys soccer playoffs kick off on May 5, 2025, with a series of matches across different classifications. Teams will compete in the first round aiming for advancement, leading up to the championships at Memorial Stadium from May 22 to May 24. Major matchups include River Bluff vs. Dorman and Easley vs. T.L. Hanna. The tournament showcases the talent and dedication of high school athletes in South Carolina as they vie for the state title.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina high school boys soccer playoffs are set to commence on May 5, 2025, with a series of matches across multiple classifications, culminating in the championship games at Memorial Stadium from May 22 to May 24.
On May 5, teams from various high schools will compete in the first round of the playoffs, showcasing their skills and aiming to advance to further rounds. Notable matches scheduled for May 7 include:
- River Bluff at Dorman
- Boiling Springs at Wade Hampton
- Rock Hill at Dutch Fork
- Byrnes at Clover
These initial matches will set the tone for the playoffs, determining which teams will move forward in the tournament. Following these first matchups, the second-round games will take place on May 10, where teams will face higher-seeded opponents:
- The winner of River Bluff/Dorman will compete against the No. 1 seed J.L. Mann.
- The victor of Boiling Springs/Wade Hampton will square off with the No. 4 seed Mauldin.
- The winner between Rock Hill/Dutch Fork will take on the No. 3 seed Lexington.
- The winning team from Byrnes/Clover will compete against the No. 2 seed Blythewood.
Advancing teams will later proceed to the Upper State semifinals on May 14, followed by the Upper State final on May 17, leading to the State championship on May 23. Similarly, Lower State matches on May 7 will include:
- Cane Bay at West Ashley
- Stall at James Island
- Summerville at Fort Dorchester
- Sumter at Stratford
The second round for Lower State teams will occur on May 10, matching up with the following seeds:
- The winning team from Cane Bay/West Ashley will face the No. 1 seed Wando.
- The winner of Stall/James Island will play against the No. 4 seed Spring Valley.
- The victor of Summerville/Fort Dorchester will compete against No. 3 seed Carolina Forest.
- The winning team from Sumter/Stratford will face No. 2 seed Ashley Ridge.
Each class, from 5A to 1A, will have designated matchups and bye weeks that contribute to the overall tournament structure, which is organized in a round-robin style leading into the playoffs. The Upper State finals for Lower State competitors are also taking place on May 14 and May 17, with the championship match set for May 23.
In the Class 5A Division II, additional first-round matches on May 7 include:
- Easley at T.L. Hanna
- Woodmont at Greenville
- Indian Land at Riverside
- Hillcrest at Fort Mill
The results from these critical matches will dictate which teams advance and face the No. 1 seed Catawba Ridge on May 10, affecting the tournament trajectory significantly. Other notable May 7 matches include:
- Conway at Socastee
- White Knoll at Myrtle Beach
- Berkeley at Lugoff-Elgin
- North Myrtle Beach at Irmo
The playoff system has been organized to ensure that teams qualified through their performance during the regular season get an opportunity to compete for the state title. The tournament brackets, including detailed match schedules, are available on the South Carolina High School League’s official website.
The excitement builds as teams prepare for the upcoming matches, with hopes of progressing through to the finals in spectacular fashion. The culmination of the playoffs will not only crown champions but will also highlight the dedication and sportsmanship present in South Carolina high school soccer.
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