What are the current rankings for Class 5A in South Carolina high school football?

The rankings are: 1. Irmo - 6-0 (15 votes), 2. Northwestern - 6-1 (3 votes), 3. Dutch Fork - 4-1, 4. Summerville - 5-1, 5. James Island - 6-0, 6. Dorman - 5-1, 7. Greenwood - 5-1, 8. Ridge View - 4-2, 9. Byrnes - 4-1, 10. White Knoll - 5-1.

Who leads the Class 4A rankings?

South Pointe leads Class 4A with a record of 5-1 and 17 votes.

Which team is currently the top-ranked in Class 3A?

Belton Honea Path is the top-ranked team in Class 3A with a record of 7-0 and 13 votes.

What is the top team in Class 2A?

Central tops Class 2A with a perfect record of 6-0 and 18 votes.

Who is leading in Class A rankings?

Bamberg-Ehrhardt is leading Class A with a record of 7-0 and 17 votes.

October 10, 2025

Irmo Tops Class 5A Rankings in SC Prep Football Poll

Columbia, South Carolina, October 10, 2025

News Summary

The SC Prep Football Media Poll has placed Irmo at the forefront of Class 5A high school football in South Carolina, boasting an unblemished 6-0 record. Following closely are Northwestern and Dutch Fork as teams prepare for critical Week 8 matchups. Other classes also feature strong contenders, with South Pointe leading in Class 4A and Belton Honea Path in Class 3A. The rankings reflect a competitive landscape as schools strive for excellence in high school football.

Columbia, South Carolina – The SC Prep Football Media Poll released on October 7, 2025, ranked Irmo at the top of Class 5A as teams gear up for Week 8 matchups in high school football. Irmo leads with a perfect record of 6-0, garnering 15 votes, while other top contenders include Northwestern and Dutch Fork with records of 6-1 and 4-1 respectively. The poll reflects the performance of teams across South Carolina as schools prepare for critical matchups this week.

In Class 5A, the rankings are as follows:

1. Irmo – 6-0 (15 votes)
2. Northwestern – 6-1 (3 votes)
3. Dutch Fork – 4-1
4. Summerville – 5-1
5. James Island – 6-0
6. Dorman – 5-1
7. Greenwood – 5-1
8. Ridge View – 4-2
9. Byrnes – 4-1
10. White Knoll – 5-1
Others receiving votes: Gaffney, TL Hanna, Sumter, Greenville, Indian Land.

In Class 4A, South Pointe holds the top spot with a record of 5-1 and 17 votes. Other recognized teams in this class include South Florence and AC Flora. The rankings are:

1. South Pointe – 5-1 (17 votes)
2. South Florence – 5-1 (1 vote)
3. AC Flora – 6-1
4. Gray Collegiate – 4-2
5. Daniel – 5-1
6. North Augusta – 6-1
7. Hilton Head Island – 6-1
8. Seneca – 5-1
9. Camden – 5-2
10. Bishop England – 5-1
Others receiving votes: Midland Valley, Wren, May River.

In Class 3A, Belton Honea Path leads with a flawless record of 7-0 and 13 votes. The rankings are:

1. Belton Honea Path – 7-0 (13 votes)
2. Oceanside Collegiate – 4-2
3. Newberry – 1 vote
4. Loris
5. Mountain View Prep
6. Woodruff
7. Orangeburg-Wilkinson
8. Marlboro County
9. Swansea
10. Dillon
Others receiving votes: Christ Church, Powdersville.

For Class 2A, Central claims the top position with a perfect record of 6-0 and 18 votes. The rankings are as follows:

1. Central – 6-0 (18 votes)
2. Fairfield Central – 5-2
3. Clinton – 4-3
4. Strom Thurmond – 5-1
5. Timberland – 5-1
6. Hampton County – 4-3
7. Phillip Simmons – 4-2
8. Saluda – 4-2
9. Batesburg-Leesville – 3-3
10. Chesnee – 4-2
Others receiving votes: North Central, Chester, Andrew Jackson, East Clarendon, Cheraw.

In Class A, Bamberg-Ehrhardt leads with a record of 7-0 and 17 votes. The rankings in this class are:

1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt – 7-0 (17 votes)
2. Abbeville – 4-2 (1 vote)
2. Cross – 6-1 (1 vote)
4. Ware Shoals – 6-0
5. Carvers Bay – 7-0
6. Johnsonville – 5-1
7. Latta – 5-1
8. Lamar – 4-2
9. Lewisville – 3-3
10. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler – 4-2
Others receiving votes: Dixie, Scott’s Branch, Lake View.

Notable performance highlights include record-breaking wins, such as Timberland’s impressive 74-0 victory and Phillip Simmons’ quarterback achieving 302 yards and four touchdown passes. In the latest movements, Stratford climbed to No. 19 after defeating then-No. 24 Berkeley, while Camden dropped to No. 25 after a loss to South Pointe. Swansea entered the rankings at No. 24, improving to 7-0 after a solid win over Keenan.

The SC Prep Football Media Poll rankings are influenced by various sports journalists and media outlets across South Carolina, reflecting the rigorous competitive nature of high school football in the state as teams head into the crucial weeks of the season.

FAQ

What are the current rankings for Class 5A in South Carolina high school football?: The rankings are: 1. Irmo – 6-0 (15 votes), 2. Northwestern – 6-1 (3 votes), 3. Dutch Fork – 4-1, 4. Summerville – 5-1, 5. James Island – 6-0, 6. Dorman – 5-1, 7. Greenwood – 5-1, 8. Ridge View – 4-2, 9. Byrnes – 4-1, 10. White Knoll – 5-1.
Who leads the Class 4A rankings?: South Pointe leads Class 4A with a record of 5-1 and 17 votes.
Which team is currently the top-ranked in Class 3A?: Belton Honea Path is the top-ranked team in Class 3A with a record of 7-0 and 13 votes.
What is the top team in Class 2A?: Central tops Class 2A with a perfect record of 6-0 and 18 votes.
Who is leading in Class A rankings?: Bamberg-Ehrhardt is leading Class A with a record of 7-0 and 17 votes.

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