Columbia, South Carolina, September 30, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina high school football rankings have been updated, with Irmo leading the AAAA class. South Pointe tops the AAA teams, while Belton Honea Path is number one in the AA category. Other notable performances and team support from media votes highlight the competitive nature of high school football across the state, with several teams showcasing undefeated records.
Columbia, South Carolina – The latest South Carolina high school football rankings have been released as of September 23, 2025, showcasing a competitive landscape across multiple classifications. Irmo leads the AAAA class, while South Pointe tops the AAA teams, and Belton Honea Path holds the top spot in the AA category.
AAAA Rankings
In the AAAA category, Irmo (5-0) continues to solidify its dominance with 18 first-place votes, demonstrating strong support from the media. Northwestern (4-1) follows closely with 3 first-place votes. The rankings also include Dutch Fork (3-1) at the third position, Summerville (3-1) at fourth, and James Island (4-0) in fifth place. Byrnes, Dorman, Greenwood, Ridge View, and Gaffney round out the top ten spots.
Other teams receiving votes include TL Hanna, White Knoll, Sumter, Greenville, Westwood, Stratford, Indian Land, and Catawba Ridge.
AAA Rankings
In the AAA division, South Pointe (4-1) leads with an impressive 18 first-place votes. South Florence (4-1) secured 2 first-place votes, putting them second on the list, while North Augusta (5-0) received 1 first-place vote, placing third. The remaining top ten features Seneca (4-0), Bishop England (4-0), AC Flora (4-1), Camden (4-1), Daniel (3-1), Gray Collegiate (2-2), and Bluffton (4-1).
The rankings show that Midland Valley, Hilton Head Island, Lower Richland, Wilson, and Hartsville are also gaining recognition, having received votes from the media.
AA Rankings
Belton Honea Path (5-0) leads the AA rankings with 13 first-place votes, asserting their position as a formidable contender. Woodruff (4-0) stands in second place with 3 first-place votes. Other notable teams include Newberry (5-0) in third place, Oceanside Collegiate (3-2) in fourth with 4 first-place votes, and Mountain View Prep (5-0) at fifth. Loris (5-0), Dillon (3-2), Orangeburg-Wilkinson (4-0), Marlboro County (4-1), and Swansea (5-0) complete the rankings.
Teams such as Powdersville, Christ Church, Fox Creek, and Southside Christian also garnered attention by receiving votes.
A Rankings
In the A class, Central (4-0) dominates the rankings with a remarkable 21 first-place votes, indicating strong confidence from the media. Strom Thurmond (3-1) comes in second, while Fairfield Central (3-2) follows closely in third. Other teams within the top ten include Clinton (2-3), Hampton County (3-2), Batesburg-Leesville (2-2), Cheraw (3-2), Saluda (3-1), Timberland (4-1), and Philip Simmons (3-2).
Additions to the rankings include Andrew Jackson, Liberty, Chesnee, Woodland, Eau Claire, East Clarendon, Chester, North Central, and Barnwell, all of which received votes.
A Rankings
In the A category, Abbeville (3-1) leads with 12 first-place votes, closely followed by Bamberg-Ehrhardt (5-0) with 9 first-place votes. Cross (4-1) sits in third place, with Latta (5-0) in fourth position, and Ware Shoals (4-0) rounding out the top five. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (3-1), Johnsonville (4-1), Carvers Bay (5-0), Lewisville (2-3), and Lamar (3-2) complete the rankings.
Teams like Lake View, Dixie, and Scott’s Branch also received recognition with votes from the media.
These rankings reflect the performance of teams throughout the state, indicating a vibrant atmosphere in South Carolina high school football. Several teams remain undefeated, illustrating the competitive spirit and local talent present in the state as of late September 2025.
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Additional Resources
- The State: South Carolina High School Football Rankings – September 2025
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football Rankings 2025
- Greenville Online: Upstate Shrine Bowl Carolinas All-Star Roster
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- Herald Online: South Carolina High School Football Updates
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
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