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The South Carolina High School Football Top 25 rankings have undergone significant changes as new contenders emerge. Gray Collegiate Academy and Berkeley make their first appearances in the rankings after notable victories. Teams in the top five remained steady, with several continuing their winning streaks. As the season progresses, teams are gearing up for critical matchups, striving for a place in the state title race.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina High School Football Top 25 rankings have seen significant changes following a week of surprising results, with two ranked teams suffering defeats. This shake-up in the standings has allowed for the emergence of new contenders, including Gray Collegiate Academy and Berkeley, who both made the rankings for the first time this season.
Gray Collegiate Academy, which was unranked last week, made headlines with a notable victory against then-No. 6 North Augusta, defeating them 41-27. Berkeley also joins the rankings after their performance last week, reinforcing the competitive nature of South Carolina high school football. Meanwhile, the teams that were ranked in the top five—primarily stayed steady, as many were either victorious or idled their games.
The previous top-ranked team remained idle last week and is set to face Lexington in their next game. The second-ranked team also had no game and will next take on Camden. Notably, the third-ranked Northwestern team showcased their dominance with a resounding 48-0 win against Goose Creek, and they will be looking to continue their success against Stall in the coming week.
Fourth-ranked team, which recently defeated Catawba Ridge with a score of 56-20, is scheduled to face Clover next. Meanwhile, the fifth-ranked team remained idle but is gearing up for a matchup against Chapin. The seventh-ranked team won decisively against Chapman, defeating them 45-0, and will challenge West-Oak in their next game.
The tenth-ranked team added a successful chapter to their season with a 35-7 win against Saluda, and they are preparing to go against Silver Bluff next. The eleventh-ranked team was idle and is expected to play West Ashley shortly. In another exciting outcome, the twelfth-ranked team triumphed over Lugoff-Elgin with a score of 57-42, with an upcoming game against West Florence on the horizon.
As for other ranked teams, the fourteenth-ranked group achieved a strong 33-21 victory against James F. Byrnes and will face Boiling Springs next. The fifteenth-ranked team kept their game strategies sharp with a 34-0 win over J.L. Mann, looking to maintain their momentum against Easley. Sixteenth-ranked North Augusta, however, faced a setback by losing to Gray Collegiate Academy, with plans to regroup for their upcoming game against Aiken.
Additionally, the twentieth-ranked team outperformed their opponents with a 43-0 victory over Dreher, while the twenty-second-ranked team trounced Atlantic Collegiate Academy with a commanding 47-0 win. The twenty-fourth-ranked team took the week off but has a forthcoming game against Union County.
As the football season kicked off in South Carolina last week, each team is on a quest for the coveted state title. Notably, Northwestern recently showcased their offensive strength by scoring all their points during the first half of their game. Star players such as Xavier Means (204 passing yards, 64 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns) and Nigel Smith (153 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns) contributed to the team’s success.
Other notable performances include the South Pointe Stallions, who secured a 35-12 victory over A.C. Flora thanks to a strong game from quarterback J’Zavien Currence. The Irmo Yellowjackets continue to stay unbeaten this season, having scored 50 or more points in their last two games, while the Ridge View Blazers achieved victory over Westwood with significant contributions from Spencer Bobian (201 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns). The Summerville Green Wave have extended their winning streak to three games with a solid victory against Goose Creek.
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Additional Resources
- SI.com: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores
- Herald Online: Sports Article
- The State: High School Sports Article
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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