Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the high school football playoff picture in South Carolina is taking shape. Top teams are beginning to secure their positions for the upcoming playoffs, with vital matches set to determine regional champions. Region 4 features Dutch Fork and Irmo in a tight race for the top spot, while Region 5 sees Ridge View and Sumter competing fiercely. Key playoff announcements are scheduled for November 1, heightening the excitement as teams battle for the postseason.
Columbia, South Carolina – The high school football playoff picture in South Carolina is becoming clearer with only two weeks left in the regular season. Teams are beginning to solidify their positions as they head towards the playoff bracket announcements scheduled for November 1.
Region 4 Insights
In Region 4, Dutch Fork (3-0) and Irmo (3-0) are currently tied for first place. Their upcoming matchup on October 31 is critical as both teams vie for the region title. Presently, Dutch Fork is ranked highest in RPI for Class 5A Division I Upper State, while Irmo leads in 5A Division II Lower State.
Tied for third place are River Bluff (1-2), Lexington (1-2), and White Knoll (1-2), all assured of playoff spots. On the other end of the spectrum, Chapin (0-4) is looking to make a late surge. They must win both of their remaining games to remain in playoff contention, currently sitting at 13th in RPI for 5A Division II Lower State, needing to break into the top 12.
Region 5 Developments
Region 5 is shaping up as well, with Ridge View (4-0) and Sumter (4-0) tied for the lead. Their highly anticipated clash on Friday has significant implications; a Ridge View victory would clinch the region title. However, Sumter still has a path to the title should they win against both Ridge View and Westwood (3-1) in their final two games.
Ridge View’s strong performance keeps them in contention for the top seed in the 5A Division I Upper State playoffs. Following them, Westwood has already secured the third seed but could potentially elevate to the second seed. West Florence (2-2), Lugoff-Elgin (1-4), Blythewood (1-4), and Spring Valley (0-4) are also expected to reach the playoffs based on current standings.
Region 3 Overview
In Region 3, South Pointe (4-0) leads and can clinch the region title with a win against Dreher. AC Flora (4-1) is close behind, leading over Camden (3-1) by a half-game. Lancaster (2-2) sits fourth, with teams like York, Dreher, and Richland Northeast fighting for at-large playoff spots.
Region 4 with Multiple Listings
For another Region 4 perspective, Gray Collegiate (5-0) holds the lead and can secure their spot by winning their next two games against Aiken or South Aiken (2-3). North Augusta (4-1) follows them in second place, while Gilbert (3-2) and Midland Valley (3-2) are tied for third. Brookland-Cayce (2-3) is in contention for the fifth automatic playoff spot against South Aiken, while Aiken (1-4) and Airport (0-5) trail at the bottom.
Region 5 and Class-Level Highlights
In another look at Region 5, South Florence (4-0) and Hartsville (4-0) are also tied for the lead and will meet next week. Lower Richland is in third place (3-2), while Wilson (2-3) is fourth. Crestwood (1-3) and Darlington (1-3) are fighting for fifth. Notably, Strom Thurmond (3-0) is leading Region 2 and can win the region with victories against Saluda (2-1) and Ninety-Six (1-2). Batesburg-Leesville (2-1) is tied for second with Saluda.
In Class 4A, teams including Hammond, Heathwood Hall, Ben Lippen, and Cardinal Newman have locked in playoff spots, while Northside Christian has also clinched a playoff position in Class 3A. All playoff brackets will be revealed on November 1. For 8-Man Football, WW King and Richard Winn will join the postseason with their opponents also announced on November 1.
Week 10 Game Highlights
Recent game highlights include:
- Dutch Fork 37, River Bluff 0
- Sumter 36, Ridge View 29
- South Pointe 42, Dreher 0
- Gray Collegiate 48, Aiken 0
- Irmo 48, Chapin 6
This recap and scores were published on October 24, 2025.
FAQ
What is the current playoff picture in South Carolina high school football?
The high school football playoff picture in South Carolina is becoming clearer with only two weeks left in the regular season. Teams are beginning to solidify their positions as they head towards the playoff bracket announcements scheduled for November 1.
Which teams are leading the different regions?
In Region 4, Dutch Fork and Irmo are tied for first place. In Region 5, Ridge View and Sumter are also tied. In Region 3, South Pointe is leading, while Gray Collegiate heads another segment of Region 4.
When will the playoff brackets be released?
Playoff brackets will be revealed on November 1.
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