South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Sept. 16

After another slate of weekend games, Northwestern remains on top of the South Carolina high school football top 25 rankings. However, South Pointe improved its position after gaining a huge victory. Here’s how Massey viewed the state’s best squads as of September 16.

The Massey Rating system, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

1. Northwestern Trojans

The Trojans remain on top of the South Carolina high school football rankings despite their four-point loss to South Pointe. Nigel Smith deserves credit after finishing with 116 rushing yards and a touchdown. Northwestern can bounce back by defeating Nation Ford on the road on September 19.

2. South Pointe Stallions

The Stallions edged Northwestern to score their third consecutive victory. Quarterback J’Zavien Currence had a balanced game, throwing for 196 yards, rushing for 113 yards, and scoring three touchdowns (two passing). Meanwhile, Malik Ratliff collected 127 receiving yards and a touchdown, while KJ Burg had four tackles for losses and a sack. South Pointe can extend its winning streak by earning another victory on the road against A.C. Flora on September 19.

3. Dutch Fork Foxes

The reigning Class 5A Division 1 state champions improved to 3-0 this season after a 42-14 domination of Gray Collegiate. Against the War Eagles, Dutch Fork scored five rushing touchdowns, with Quintin Wilson and Braydon Johnson scoring two apiece. What’s more impressive is that this win extends the Foxes’ winning streak to 24 games dating back to 2023. The Foxes can extend this undefeated run by defeating Oceanside Collegiate Academy on the 19th.

4. Irmo Yellowjackets

The Yellowjackets remain perfect four games into the 2025 South Carolina high school football season. Their latest conquest was a 51-21 domination of Carolina Forest, a game in which Irmo scored in double digits in all quarters. The Yellowjackets can improve to 5-0 with a win against Myrtle Beach on September 19.

5. South Florence Bruins

The Bruins bounced back from a loss to Northwestern with an emphatic 65-7 beatdown of Fort Dorchester. Messiah Jackson threw for one touchdown and rushed for two more. JayAun Perkins tallied 102 receiving yards and a TD, while the South Florence defense contributed ten tackles for losses and four sacks. The Bruins can start another winning streak by defeating Crestwood on September 19.

6. Ridge View Blazers

The Blazers stopped their two-game losing streak by defeating Camden 56-13. Ashton Chapman threw for two touchdowns, while Spencer Bobian finished with 123 rushing yards and a touchdown. Omari Johnson, Ryan Williams, and Aidan Keeffe also scored touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Ridge View defense collected ten tackles for losses, four sacks, and an interception. The Blazers will travel to face Westwood on September 26.

7. Byrnes Rebels

After losing to Irmo, the Rebels bounced back with an impressive 49-9 victory over Greer. Caine Rogers threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns, while Tre Segarra finished with 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Byrnes can get its third victory in the 2025 South Carolina high school football season by defeating Wade Hampton on September 19.

8. North Augusta Yellow Jackets

The Yellow Jackets are now at 4-0 after defeating Strom Thurmond, 37-13. North Augusta is off to a better start this year through four games, and they will continue the good momentum against Gilbert on September 19.

9. Spartanburg Vikings

The Vikings are finally in the win column after a 50-7 domination of Broome. Chris Colin threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, while Trenton Lynch delivered 161 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Spartanburg defense tallied eight tackles for losses, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. The Vikings can get back to .500 via a September 19 road victory against Eastside.

10. Summerville Green Wave

After a heartbreaking one-point loss to South Florence, the Green Wave are back in the winning column after a 36-20 result against Berkeley. To continue the 2025 South Carolina high school football season, Summerville can improve to 3-1 by defeating Chapin on the road on September 19.

11. Gaffney
12. T L Hanna
13. James Island
14. Greenwood
15. White Knoll
16. Belton-Honea Path
17. Camden
18. Sumter
19. Berkeley
20. Clover
21. Dorman
22. Midland Valley
23. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
24. Carolina Forest
25. Stratford