October 9, 2025

South Carolina High School Football Rankings Update

News Summary

The South Carolina high school football rankings see minimal changes after Week 7, with Stratford climbing to No. 19 and Swansea debuting at No. 24. No. 2 South Pointe secured a win over Camden, while Berkeley was removed from the rankings. The top teams feature significant victories, and upcoming games could reshape the standings further as teams strategize for future matchups. Individual highlights include impressive performances from players across various teams, adding excitement to the ongoing season.

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina high school football rankings saw minimal changes following Week 7 results, with only two teams dropping after losses to higher-ranked opponents. No. 2 South Pointe defeated then-No. 19 Camden, 28-7, while No. 20 Stratford edged out then-No. 24 Berkeley with a score of 21-17. This week, Stratford climbed to No. 19, Camden fell to No. 25, and Berkeley was removed from the Top 25.

Swansea, following a 31-22 victory over Keenan, made its debut in the rankings at No. 24, taking Berkeley’s previous spot.

Rankings Overview

The top 10 teams and their recent performances are as follows:

No. 1: Defeated Lexington 35-0; next game at River Bluff.
No. 2: Defeated then-No. 19 Camden 28-7; next game vs. York.
No. 3: Defeated Stall 57-6; next game vs. No. 9 James Island.
No. 4: Defeated Clover 52-24; next game vs. Fort Mill.
No. 5: Defeated Chapin 50-0; next game at No. 15 White Knoll.
No. 6: Defeated West-Oak 63-0; next game idle.
No. 7: Defeated Dillon 23-22; next game vs. Waccamaw.
No. 8: Defeated Silver Bluff 22-19; next game at Fox Creek.
No. 9: Defeated West Ashley 49-7; next game at No. 3 Summerville.
No. 10: Defeated West Florence 35-0; next game idle.

Additional notable performances came from No. 11, which defeated Darlington 57-6 and will next play at Lakewood, and Swansea, who produced a strong showing against Keenan, but will be idle for their next game. Camden, now at No. 25, is also on an idle week after their loss to South Pointe.

Upcoming Games

Looking ahead, several key matchups are scheduled for Week 7, including:

Brookland-Cayce vs. Aiken on Oct. 9
Westwood vs. Spring Valley on Oct. 9
Wilson vs. Lower Richland on Oct. 9
York vs. South Pointe on Oct. 9
A.C. Flora vs. Richland Northeast on Oct. 10
Dutch Fork vs. White Knoll on Oct. 10
James Island vs. Summerville on Oct. 10

Individual Highlights

This week’s top individual performances included:

Xavier Means (No. 4) with 331 passing yards and five touchdowns against Clover.
J’Zavien Currence (No. 2) racking up 272 passing yards and three touchdowns against Camden.
Jaxon Knotts (No. 5) tallying 181 passing yards and three touchdowns in the game against Chapin.
Connor Dantzler (No. 10) registered 182 passing yards and four touchdowns in his match.

Impact of Idle Weeks

Some teams will also face idle weeks, which plays a crucial role in strategy and preparation leading into critical future matchups. The rankings and performances could shift significantly as teams regroup and focus on next games.

As the high school football season progresses, following these teams promises an exciting finish. The upcoming Week 7 games are expected to further shape the rankings, showcasing talent across the state.

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