Columbia, S.C., October 1, 2025

News Summary

The latest S.C. Prep Football Media Poll rankings feature Irmo leading with an undefeated record of 5-0 and 15 first-place votes. Northwestern follows with a 5-1 record, while James Island also boasts a perfect 5-0. The rankings highlight the competitive landscape of high school football in South Carolina, showcasing impressive performances from various teams.

Irmo Tops S.C. Prep Football Media Poll Rankings with Perfect Record

Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll rankings were released on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, showcasing competitive high school football teams across the state. Irmo is currently leading the pack with a perfect record of 5-0 and receiving 15 first-place votes. Their performance has set a high standard in the rankings, reflecting their strong season so far.

Following Irmo is Northwestern, which secured 3 first-place votes and maintains a record of 5-1. Dutch Fork is ranked third with a record of 3-1, while Summerville occupies the fourth position with a 4-1 record. Rounding out the top five is James Island, also boasting a perfect record of 5-0. Dorman follows in sixth place at 4-1, and Greenwood is in seventh with a 4-1 record. Ridge View is ranked eighth with a record of 3-2, while Byrnes and Gaffney are tied for ninth place, both holding a record of 3-2.

In addition to the top ten, several other teams received votes, including White Knoll, TL Hanna, Sumter, Indian Land, Greenville, and Stratford. This reflects the competitive nature of high school football in South Carolina.

Secondary Rankings Insights

In the second-ranking category, South Pointe leads comfortably with 18 first-place votes and a record of 4-1. South Florence is in second place with a 4-1 record. Bishop England is securely in third place and boasts a perfect record of 5-0. AC Flora follows in fourth with a record of 5-1, while Camden rounds out the top five, also maintaining a favorable record of 5-1. Gray Collegiate is currently ranked sixth with a 3-2 record, Daniel comes in seventh at 4-1, and North Augusta is eighth with a record of 5-1. Seneca is ninth at 4-1, and Hilton Head Island completes the top ten with a record of 5-1. Other teams receiving votes include Midland Valley, Crestwood, and Wren.

Third Ranking Category and Below

Moving to the third-ranking category, Belton-Honea Path leads with 14 first-place votes and a perfect record of 6-0. Oceanside Collegiate follows in second place with a record of 4-2. Newberry also has an impeccable record of 6-0 and sits in third place, while Mountain View Prep ranks fourth with a record of 5-0. Loris holds the fifth position with a 5-0 record. Woodruff is sixth at 4-1, and Dillon is in seventh with a record of 3-2. Orangeburg-Wilkinson is ranked eighth with a perfect 4-0 record, followed by Marlboro County in ninth at 4-1. Finally, Swansea completes the top ten with a perfect record of 6-0. Other teams that received votes include Fox Creek, Powdersville, and Christ Church.

Final Ranking Category

In the final ranking category, Bamberg-Ehrhardt leads with 17 first-place votes and a record of 5-0. Cross is second with a 5-1 record. Abbeville follows in third place with a record of 3-2, and Latta ranks fourth with a perfect record of 5-0. Ware Shoals holds the fifth position at 5-0, while Johnsonville is sixth at 5-1. Carvers Bay is in seventh place with a perfect record of 6-0, and Lewisville is ranked eighth with a record of 2-3. Lamar occupies the ninth position with a record of 3-2, and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler rounds out the top ten at 3-2. Other teams that received votes include Scott’s Branch, Dixie, and Lake View.

These rankings reflect the current state of high school football in South Carolina, showcasing the impressive records and strong performances of teams across various categories.

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