Columbia, South Carolina, August 28, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina High School Football Media Poll has published its rankings as teams embark on the early stages of the football season. In the 5A category, Dutch Fork leads with a 1-0 record and 16 first-place votes, while South Florence tops 4A with 13 first-place votes. Belton-Honea Path is the leader in 3A, whereas Clinton leads 2A despite a 0-1 record. Abbeville claims the top spot in 1A with a strong showing. This week, Dutch Fork is set to compete against Spartanburg.
Columbia, South Carolina
The South Carolina High School Football Media Poll rankings were released on August 26, 2025, showcasing competitive standings as teams head into the early part of the football season. The rankings feature various teams across classifications, including 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A.
5A Rankings Overview
Leading the 5A rankings is Dutch Fork with a record of 1-0 and 16 first-place votes. Following closely is Northwestern, which holds a record of 1-0 and claims 1 first-place vote. Notably, Summerville and Irmo join the ranks in third and fourth place respectively, also maintaining 1-0 records.
On the other hand, Gaffney has dropped to fifth place following a 0-1 record after their loss. The standings continue with Greenwood in sixth, Sumter seventh, Byrnes eighth, and Ridge View ninth, all with some maintaining 1-0 records. Spartanburg rounds out the top ten at 0-1.
4A Rankings Overview
In the 4A category, South Florence takes the lead with 13 first-place votes and a 1-0 record. South Pointe trails in second with a 0-1 record but still manages to secure 4 first-place votes. The rankings further include teams like Hartsville in third place, yet to play, North Augusta in fourth with a 1-0 record, and Daniel in fifth place, also boasting a perfect record.
The remaining rankings include AC Flora sixth, Westside seventh, Camden eighth, and Bishop England and Seneca at ninth and tenth places respectively.
3A Rankings Overview
Belton-Honea Path secures the top position in the 3A rankings with a 1-0 record and 6 first-place votes, followed by Woodruff in second with 4 first-place votes and a 1-0 record. Oceanside Collegiate has fallen to third place with a 0-1 record, while Dillon is in fourth with 1 first-place vote and also holds a 0-1 record.
Other notable mentions include Mountain View Prep, Loris, Newberry, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Marlboro County, and Powdersville rounding out the top ten.
2A Rankings Overview
The 2A rankings are spearheaded by Clinton, despite holding a record of 0-1, securing 2 first-place votes. Chester ties for second also with a 1-0 record and 2 first-place votes. Various other teams like Batesburg-Leesville, Hampton County, and Barnwell are also worth noting as they fill the remaining top slots.
1A Rankings Overview
Finally, the 1A rankings see Abbeville leading with 15 first-place votes and a 1-0 record. Cross follows closely behind with a record of 1-0 and 2 first-place votes, and the remaining top five sees teams like Lake View and Bamberg-Ehrhardt also maintaining winning records.
Next Matches
This coming week, Dutch Fork’s schedule includes a match against Spartanburg, as teams continue to vie for better rankings in the early stages of the season.
Background on the Poll
The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll provides a comprehensive overview of the high school football landscape in South Carolina. It showcases not only the rankings but highlights the competitive spirit of the teams as they embark on yet another electrifying season. While the rankings are somewhat stable, they reflect the outcomes of week 0 where not all teams were in action and results vary across the board.
FAQ
What are the current rankings for high school football in South Carolina?
The latest rankings, released on August 26, 2025, feature top teams across various classes including Dutch Fork in 5A, South Florence in 4A, Belton-Honea Path in 3A, Clinton in 2A, and Abbeville in 1A.
Who leads the 5A football rankings?
Dutch Fork leads the 5A rankings with a 1-0 record and 16 first-place votes.
Which team has the best record in the 4A category?
South Florence holds the top position in the 4A rankings with a 1-0 record and 13 first-place votes.
Key Features of Rankings
| Category | Top Team | Record | First-Place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Dutch Fork | 1-0 | 16 |
| 4A | South Florence | 1-0 | 13 |
| 3A | Belton-Honea Path | 1-0 | 6 |
| 2A | Clinton | 0-1 | 2 |
| 1A | Abbeville | 1-0 | 15 |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Schedule
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- Sports Illustrated: SC High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- The State: High School Football News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- WJBF: High School Football Top 10
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
- Herald Online: High School Sports News
- On3: SC High School Football Games of the Week
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