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The South Carolina High School Football Media Poll has unveiled the latest rankings as teams gear up for Week 2 of the season.

South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll Reveals Rankings and Upcoming Matches for Week 2

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina High School Football Media Poll has unveiled the latest rankings as teams gear up for Week 2 of the season. Dutch Fork remains the top team in the state, receiving 17 first-place votes, while Northwestern holds the second position after a strong start, winning both of its games. Schools like Irmo and Gaffney also stand out with impressive early-season performances.

Top 10 Rankings for South Carolina high school football as of September 2 are:

1. Dutch Fork (1-0, 17 first-place votes)
2. Northwestern (2-0, 1 first-place vote)
3. Irmo (2-0)
4. Gaffney (1-1)
5. Greenwood (1-0)
6. Summerville (1-1)
7. Dorman (2-0)
8. Byrnes (1-1)
9. James Island (2-0)
10. Berkeley (2-0)

Additionally, other teams that received votes included Ridge View, White Knoll, Sumter, Spartanburg, and Carolina Forest, indicating a competitive landscape this early in the season.

Class Rankings

A.C. Flora leads the secondary tier of rankings, where South Florence is currently positioned at the top of the Class AAAA division:

1. South Florence (2-0, 17 first-place votes)
2. South Pointe (1-1, 1 first-place vote)
3. North Augusta (2-0)
4. AC Flora (2-0)
5. Camden (2-0)
6. Bishop England (1-0)
7. Westside (0-1)
8. Seneca (2-0)
9. Hartsville (0-1)
10. Daniel (1-1)

Other teams receiving recognition in this division include Midland Valley, Bluffton, Wren, and Crestwood.

Performance in Class AA

In the Class AA tier, Belton Honea Path heads the rankings:

1. Belton Honea Path (2-0, 12 first-place votes)
2. Woodruff (2-0, 5 first-place votes)
3. Dillon (1-1)
4. Mountain View Prep (2-0)
5. Loris (2-0)
6. Oceanside Collegiate (0-2)
7. Newberry (2-0)
8. Orangeburg-Wilkinson (1-0)
9. Marlboro County (2-0)
10. Powdersville (1-1)

Leading Class A

Cross occupies the top position in the Class A rankings:

1. Cross (2-0, 11 first-place votes)
2. Abbeville (1-1, 6 first-place votes)
3. Lake View (2-0, 1 first-place vote)
4. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (2-0)
5. Lewisville (1-1)
6. Johnsonville (2-0)
7. Lamar (1-1)
8. Latta (2-0)
9. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (1-1)
10. Ware Shoals (2-0)

As the season progresses, voters from numerous newspapers and sports outlets across South Carolina have played a crucial role in shaping these rankings.

Upcoming Matches

This week, teams will compete in several notable matches:

• A.C. Flora at Southside Christian
• Barnwell at Bamberg-Ehrhardt
• North Augusta at South Aiken
• Irmo at Butler (N.C.)
• Gaffney at Greenville

Last week provided exciting results, with Dutch Fork defeating Spartanburg 54-21 and Northwestern narrowly winning against Ridge View with a score of 35-28. Irmo’s last-minute victory and South Florence’s continued winning streak, now at 22 games, were also key highlights of the previous week.

As teams head into Week 2, the anticipation continues to grow within the South Carolina high school football community. The competition promises to remain fierce, making the upcoming games essential viewing for fans across the state.

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Additional Resources

• The State
• Greenville Online
• SI.com
• On3
• WYFF4
• Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
• Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
• Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
• Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
• Google News: South Carolina High School Football

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