Who moved up, down in latest SC high school football statewide rankings

Ridge View Blazers wide receiver Jordon Gidron (2) runs after the catch against the Blythewood Bengals during their game at Blythewood High School in Blythewood, SC, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

Here are the rankings for the S.C. Prep Football Media Poll released Monday, Oct. 2. First-place votes and the team’s record are in parentheses.

Class 5A

1. Summerville (18) (6-0)

2. Hillcrest (6-0)

3. Byrnes (1) (6-1)

4. TL Hanna (6-1)

5. Gaffney (4-2)

6. White Knoll (7-0)

7. Lexington (5-1)

8. Fort Dorchester (3-2)

9. Sumter (5-2)

10. JL Mann (6-1)

Others receiving votes: Spartanburg, Clover, Ashley Ridge

Class 4A

1. South Florence (15) (6-0)

2. Northwestern (4) (5-1)

3. Irmo (6-0)

4. James Island (6-0)

5. Westside (5-1)

6. South Pointe (4-2)

7. Midland Valley (6-0)

8. Hartsville (4-2)

9. Lucy Beckham (5-0)

10. Ridge View (5-1)

Others receiving votes: Myrtle Beach, York, North Augusta, Catawba Ridge, Greenville

Class 3A

1. Daniel (18) (6-0)

2. Belton Honea Path (1) (6-0)

3. Dillon (5-1)

4. Gilbert (6-0)

5. Chapman (6-1)

6. Crestwood (5-1)

7. Chester (6-1)

8. Broome (6-1)

9. Philip Simmons (7-0)

10. Manning (6-0)

Others receiving votes: Camden, Clinton, Seneca

Class 2A

1. Gray Collegiate (17) (8-1)

2. Abbeville (2) (5-1)

3. Oceanside Collegiate (4-2)

4. Silver Bluff (5-1)

5. Hampton County (6-1)

6. Fairfield Central (5-1)

7. Woodland (5-0)

8. Marion (6-1)

9. Saluda (5-1)

10. Strom Thurmond (4-2)

Others receiving votes: Ninety-Six, Landrum

Class A

1. Lewisville (19) (6-1)

2. Christ Church (4-2)

3. Whale Branch (5-0)

4. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (5-1)

5. Southside Christian (3-2)

6. Blackville-Hilda (6-1)

7. St. Joseph’s (6-1)

8. Lake View (5-1)

9. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (5-1)

10. Calhoun County (5-1)

Others receiving votes: Lamar, Latta, Cross

This Week’s Voters: Cam Adams, Greenwood Index Journal; Lou Bezjak, The State Newspaper; Jed Blackwell, Prep RedZone; Dennis Brunson, High School Sports Report; Chris Dearing, The State/Prep RedZone; Thomas Grant, Irmo News/Prep RedZone; Ian Guerin Prep RedZone; Justin Jarrett, LowCoSports; Travis Jenkins, Chester News and Reporter; Wes Kerr, LowCoSports Gene Knight, WRHI; Tim Lieble, The Sumter Item; James McBee, Boiling Springs Journal; Chris Miller, WRHI; Todd Shanesy, Spartanburg Herald Journal; Trey Stewart, Greer Citizen; Brandon Stockdale, Prep RedZone; Joe Wedra, My Horry News; Pete Yanity, WSPA