Who’s on top? SC soccer coaches release 2026 preseason rankings
The South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association released its 2026 preseason rankings this weekend at the annual winner clinic.
The rankings are for the SC High School League and SC Independent Schools.
Practice for SCHSL teams begins Feb. 2 with first contests on Feb. 20. Practice for SCISA schools begins Jan. 26 and first games on Feb. 23.
SCHSL Boys Soccer Polls
Class 5A Division I: 1. JL Mann; 2. Wando; 3. Ashley Ridge; 4. James Island; 5. Wade Hampton; 6. Lexington; 7. Mauldin; 8. Blythewood; 9. Fort Dorchester; 10. Dutch Fork
Class 5A Division II: 1. Catawba Ridge; 2. Riverside; 3. Lucy Beckham; 4. Chapin; 5; St. James; 6. Myrtle Beach; 7. Eastside; 8. Nation Ford; 9. Greenville; 10. Greenwood
Class 4A: 1. Daniel; 2. Bishop England; 3. May River; 4. AC Flora; 5. Wren; 6. Gray Collegiate; 7. Greer; 8. Southside; 9. North Augusta; 10. Bluffton
Class 3A: 1. Oceanside Collegiate; 2. Powdersville; 3. St. Joseph’s’ 4. Hanahan; 5. Christ Church; 6. Waccamaw; 7. Swansea; 8. Palmetto; 9. Newberry; 10. Woodruff
Class 2A: 1. Academic Magnet; 2. Philip Simmons; 3. Andrew Jackson; 4. Brashier Middle College; 5. Columbia; 6. Greenville Tech; 7. Atlantic Collegiate; 8. Bridges Prep; 9. Buford; 10. Mid-Carolina
Class A: 1. Dixie; 2. Green Upstate; 3. Hardeeville; 4. St. John’s 5. Royal Live Oaks; 6. Palmetto Scholars; 7. The Governor’s School; 8. Charleston Math & Science; 9. Horse Creek Academy; 10. Lewisville
SCHSL Girls Soccer Polls
Class 5A Division I: JL Mann; 2. Wando; 3. James Island; 4. West Ashley; 5. River Bluff; 6. Mauldin; 7. Blythewood; 8. Cane Bay; 9. Lexington; 10. Dorman
Class 5A Division II: 1. Eastside; 2. Chapin; 3. Riverside; 4. Nation Ford; 5. Lucy Beckham; 6. Catawba Ridge; 7. St. James; 8. West Florence; 9. Fort Mill; 10. Greenville
Class 4A: 1. Bishop England; 2. AC Flora; 3. May River; 4. Dreher; 5. Hilton Head Island; 6. Gray Collegiate; 7. Fountain Inn; 8. Daniel; 9. Wren; 10. North Augusta
Class 3A: 1. Oceanside Collegiate; 2. Christ Church; 3. St. Joseph’s; 4. Greer Middle College; 5. Waccamaw; 6. Powdersville; 7. Hanahan; 8. Fox Creek; 9. Southside Christian; 10. Chapman
Class A/2A: 1. Academic Magnet; 2. Philip Simmons; 3. Dixie; 4. Buford; 5. Andrew Jackson; 6. Bridges Prep; 7. Greenville Tech; 8. Ninety-Six; 9. Atlantic Collegiate; 10. York Prep
SCISA Boys Soccer Polls
Class 4A: 1. Cardinal Newman; 2. Porter-Gaud; 3. Hammond; 4. Ben Lippen; 5. Heathwood Hall
Class 3A: 1. Pinewood Prep; 2. First Baptist; 3. Hilton Head Christian; 4. Wilson Hall; 5. John Paul II
Class 2A: 1. Beaufort Academy; 2. Hilton Head Prep; 3. Christian Academy; 4. Greenwood Christian; 5. Marlboro Academy
SCISA Girls Soccer Polls
Class 4A: 1. Porter-Gaud; 2. Hammond; 3. Pinewood Prep; 4. Ben Lippen; 5. Cardinal Newman
Class 3A: 1. Hilton Head Prep; 2. John Paul II; 3. Northside Christian; 4. Palmetto Christian; 5. Christian Academy
Class 2A: 1. Beaufort Academy; 2. Patrick Henry; 3. Colleton Prep; 4. Conway Christian; 5. First Presbyterian
This story was originally published January 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM with the headline "Who’s on top? SC soccer coaches release 2026 preseason rankings."
