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South Carolina High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – Oct. 21
The South Carolina On3 Massey Ratings Top 25 list as of Oct. 21 saw minimal changes, especially in the top half of the rankings. With the state tournament fast approaching, here’s how the best squads in South Carolina high school football fare after another round of games.
The On3 Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory. According to the model, two teams from South Carolina rank inside the nationwide top 100.
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The Silver Foxes remain the top team in South Carolina after their seventh consecutive victory. What’s more impressive is that they’ve completed their fifth shutout victory in seven games against Lexington. While they’ve kept the Wildcats off the scoreboard, quarterback Ethan Offing threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns. KJ Smith, Braydon Johnson, and Isaac Shine had one touchdown each. The 22nd-best team in the country will put their undefeated record on the line against River Bluff on Nov. 1.
The Trojans trampled over Rock Hill to secure their ninth victory in as many matches. Northwestern scored 55 points against the Bearcats, led by Finley Polk’s two passing and three rushing touchdowns. Meanwhile, CJ Broughton contributed 109 passing yards and a touchdown. South Carolina high school football’s best offense also generated touchdowns from Nigel Smith, Daniel Caldwell, TD Knox, and David Flood. With the 28th-best team in the nation scoring at least 55 points in each of their last five games, Indian Land might have trouble slowing them down during their Nov. 1 matchup.
The Yellow Jackets are at 8-0 after defeating the 17th-ranked White Knoll. Their victory over the Timberwolves marks the fifth time they’ve scored 35 points this season. From a 14-all count at halftime, Irmo dominated the second half thanks to three rushing touchdowns while limiting White Knoll to seven points. Irmo’s season continues by hosting Chapin on Nov. 1.
The Indians improved to 6-0 after escaping with a one-possession victory against Riverside. Jamarcus Smith toyed with the Warriors defense, tallying 14 carries for 203 rushing yards and a touchdown. Andrew Ruppe and Trason Smith also crossed the goal line for touchdowns. Meanwhile, Gaffney’s defense contributed 12 tackles and four sacks, three courtesy of Kendaris Bailey. The Indians proceed with their campaign as they face Dorman on the 25th.
The Vikings marched to a four-game winning streak after a home victory against Boiling Springs. Spartanburg scored 27 points in the first half, but the Bulldogs couldn’t match that total. What’s more impressive is that the Vikings have limited their last four opponents to single-digit scores. The fifth-best team in South Carolina high school football will try to limit James F. Byrnes’ scoring when they clash on Oct. 25.
That’s six straight victories for the Rams after a 49-19 explosion against Fountain Inn. In the opening quarter, Westside scored touchdowns off a pass from Cutter Woods to Armoni Weaver, a blocked punt return by Ja’nyzae Allen, and a rushing TD by Dreson Evans. Westside’s defense deserves credit because Fountain Inn didn’t score until the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, scoring 41 points or more in their last five games made the Rams the state’s fourth-best offense. Westside’s season continues with a trip to Laurens on the 25th.
The Green Wave survived their grittiest challenge as of late, beating Ashley Ridge by one point, 49-48. Jaden Cummings’ rushing touchdown and the PAT had Summerville ahead in the second overtime, 49-42. However, the Swamp Foxes failed to score on a two-point try, giving the home team an 8-0 record. Jayven Williams dominated Ashley Ridge with 268 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Summerville will aim for their ninth consecutive victory when they host West Ashley on Oct. 25.
While the Stallions couldn’t sustain their streak of shutout victories, they are still on a four-game winning streak after their 42-13 win over Lancaster. Cam McMillon was on point against the Bruins, throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns while missing only four attempts. Meanwhile, Lancaster couldn’t stop Mason Pickett-Hicks, who finished with 291 rushing yards and three touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, Aakil Brown and Tamareon Williams combined for 6.5 of South Pointe’s ten sacks. The Stallions can extend their winning streak with a road win over Dreher on the 25th.
The Gamecocks haven’t been challenged in their last six victories, settling an average victory margin of 31.5 points. In their 49-20 win over Blythewood, John Peeples and Kameron Fortune combined for 219 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jayden Kennedy finished with three catches for 131 yards and a touchdown. Next for Sumter in the 2024 South Carolina high school football season is another home game against Westwood on Nov. 1.
The Yellow Jackets re-enter the top ten after a 42-20 home victory against J.L. Mann. They’ve won three of their last four games and have scored over 40 points in back-to-back matches. They’ve also increased their average winning margin from five points in their first two wins to 25 in their next two games. At 4-2, T.L. Hanna can improve its record with a road win over Eastley.
11. JL Mann
12. South Florence
13. Hillcrest
14. DW Daniel
15. River Bluff
16. Byrnes
17. White Knoll
18. Greenwood
19. Dorman
20. Belton-Honea Path
21. Boiling Springs
22. Wren
23. Ridge View
24. Clover
25. Hartsville
New details have emerged in an officer-involved shooting that left one dead and a deputy injured in Anderson County on Monday.
A deputy with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) initiated a traffic stop outside of Townville, SC, on I-85 Northbound near Mile Marker 11 for a traffic violation, according to a release from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
The deputy requested back-up and spoke to 32-year-old Austin Derrell Robertson, of Pennsylvania, in his patrol vehicle. Once the other deputy arrived, Robertson got out of the vehicle and “a physical altercation involving him and the two deputies” occured, according to SLED.
SC deputy critically injured after shooting during traffic stop, suspect killed
While deputies attempted to tase Robertson, officials said he grabbed a firearm from his vehicle and shot one of the deputies.
Both deputies then shot back at Roberston, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
SLED said the deputy was airlifted to the hospital and remains there for treatment at this time.
The incident remains under investigation by SLED, as requested by the ACSO.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has been nominated for a position in foreign diplomacy.
The White House on Tuesday listed Bauer as a nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Belize, a Central American country bordering Guatemala.
It’s unclear when a confirmation hearing will take place. WIS has reached out to the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee for more information.
Bauer was South Carolina’s lieutenant governor from 2003-2011, serving under then-Gov. Mark Sanford. Before that, he served terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate.
More recently, Bauer entered the race for U.S. Senate in July 2025, looking to unseat Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Republican primary. He ended his campaign the following month.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Six Republican candidates vying to become South Carolina’s next governor met in downtown Charleston for a wide-ranging debate that put abortion, infrastructure and the future of data centers at the center of the race.
The forum was held at the Sottile Theatre, where Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, state Sen. Josh Kimbrell, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, Lowcountry businessman Rom Reddy and Attorney General Alan Wilson took the stage.
Questions included whether they would support a state hate crime law, how they would address concerns about growth and infrastructure, how to navigate collaboration, abortion and the future of data centers in the state.
One issue that drew near-unanimous opposition was state Senate Bill 1095, a proposed total abortion ban that passed out of committee earlier in the day. All of the candidates opposed the bill, but they differed on what they would do if it reached the governor’s desk.
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Norman said he would sign it.
“You know, this is an emotional issue, but I will tell you if this bill came to my desk as governor. If it passed the House and the Senate, I would sign it,” Norman said.
All of the other candidates on stage said they would veto the bill if it came across their desk as governor, with Reddy arguing the question should be decided by voters.
“The Supreme Court did not say the loudest voice in the ruling class prevails. It said it’s up to the people in the state, so let’s put it to a referendum,” Reddy said.
On infrastructure, candidates discussed reforming the South Carolina Department of Transportation and allowing private-sector involvement to help pay for improvements.
Wilson outlined ideas that included leasing interstate easements and expanding private express lanes.
“We privatized that grass between the interstates. We turn it into private express lanes that can be told we leased the easements on the sides of interstates to telecommunication companies and energy companies, and charge them for natural gas line and fiber optic fiber optic cables,” Wilson said.
Evette also pointed to public-private partnerships and the possibility of fast-pass lanes.
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“We want to make sure that we’re innovative public private partnerships coming in and creating fast pass lanes to allow people that are in a hurry to be able to utilize that,” Evette said.
The final question focused on data centers, with candidates agreeing corporations should “pay their way.”
“They should pay for their water. They should pay for their infrastructure, any roads around it, and we should look at what Governor Ron DeSantis has done in Florida with the large data centers that are coming to Florida. That should be the model in South Carolina and everywhere,” Mace said.
Kimbrell said the state should set limits to protect natural resources and guard against higher power costs for residents.
“Put parameters around data centers to ensure that the water consumption does not impact places like the ACE Basin,” Kimbrell said. “Ensuring that the Public Service Commission makes absolutely sure nobody’s power rate goes up and we try to get behind the meter energy grids in place so they can be self-sufficient.”
Two more debates are planned ahead of the primaries on June 9.
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