Dramatic Changes in South Carolina High School Football Rankings

South Carolina, October 21, 2025

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The South Carolina High School Top 25 Rankings witnessed significant upheaval after Week 8, with No. 3 Summerville falling to unranked Ashley Ridge. This unexpected defeat has led to the introduction of three new teams into the rankings. As the season nears its conclusion, teams are rallying for playoff positions with just two weeks left in the regular season. Irmo and South Pointe continue to dominate as undefeated teams while coaches and players push for peak performance in this competitive landscape.

Summerville, South Carolina — The South Carolina High School Top 25 State Rankings experienced dramatic changes after Week 8 results, notably with No. 3 Summerville suffering an unexpected defeat by unranked Ashley Ridge, finishing the game at 42-19. This upset has sparked a major shake-up in the rankings, as three new teams have entered the list, transforming the landscape of South Carolina high school football just two weeks before the regular season concludes.

The previously top-ranked teams are maintaining their positions as the intense competition continues. No. 1 Irmo remains undefeated after defeating then-No. 25 White Knoll 14-3 and is gearing up for a match against Chapin. Following closely, No. 2 South Pointe secured a significant victory over Lancaster with a score of 48-7 and has a game scheduled against Dreher.

In the rankings, No. 3 Summerville has now been displaced and will soon have an opportunity to reclaim their standing as they prepare for their upcoming matchups. No. 4 Dutch Fork solidified its ranking by decisively defeating Rock Hill 45-14 and will take a break next week. Similarly, No. 5 Gaffney achieved a convincing victory against Lexington 49-0 and is set to face River Bluff next.

Ranking highlights include No. 6 Fort Dorchester, which triumphed over Crescent 55-28, and is preparing to take on Pendleton. No. 7 Dorman remains idle next week after a stunning win against Georgetown with a score of 63-18. Meanwhile, No. 8 Sumter is also idle and will soon be facing Keenan.

New entries into the rankings include No. 12 Ashley Ridge, which defeated North Myrtle Beach 49-7 and is looking ahead to a game against Myrtle Beach. No. 13 Carolina Forest recorded a solid win of their own against North Myrtle Beach as well, with a score of 49-7 before facing off with Wando. Rounding out the newcomers, No. 14 Woodruff conquered Mountain View Prep 49-28 and will prepare for their next game against Chapman.

Other notable scores from the weekend include Abbeville thrashing Whitmire 57-8 and North Augusta overwhelming Airport 56-7. This past week solidifies the fluctuating nature of the rankings as teams continue to battle in what has been a tense season.

With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the competition becomes fiercer as teams aim for playoff positioning. Coaches and players are motivated to keep their performance at peak levels as they push towards the finish.

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• SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 State Rankings
• Wikipedia: South Carolina High School League
• Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores Live Updates
• Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
• WYFF4: High School Football Live Scores
• Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
• SI: South Carolina High School Football Final Scores
• Google News: South Carolina High School Football 2025
• WLTX: Friday Night Blitz Week 8 2025
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