James Island Maintains Top Spot in Football Rankings
The undefeated team retains its number one ranking following a dominant victory over West Florence.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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James Island holds steady at number one in the Live 5 Friday Night Lights Top 10 poll after improving its perfect season record to 9-0. The team solidified its position by defeating West Florence with a final score of 57-21.
Why it matters
The latest poll highlights the consistency of top-tier programs in the region, as every team in the top 10 either won or remained on a bye week during Week 10. This performance keeps the playoff picture stable as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
James Island sits at number one in the poll following a 57-21 win that pushed its record to 9-0. Elsewhere in the top 10, Berkeley secured an 8-1 record, while Oceanside and Summerville each hold 6-3 standings.
The players
James Island
The high school football team currently holds the top ranking in the Live 5 Friday Night Lights poll.
West Florence
This team faced a 57-21 defeat against the top-ranked program during the recent week of play.
The details
The entire top 10 list remained unchanged throughout the week, as dominant performances were common across the rankings. Notable results included Oceanside defeating North Charleston 64-0 and Summerville shutting out Stall 56-0.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: James Island defeated West Florence 57-21.
October 30, 2026: Week 11 of the regular season begins.
Season Trajectory
The stability of the Live 5 Friday Night Lights Top 10 poll suggests that the regional power balance is firmly set heading into the postseason. These rankings serve as a critical indicator for teams looking to secure favorable positioning for the upcoming playoffs.
James Island remains the team to beat for postseason bracket projections as the regular season enters its final week. The lack of movement in the top 10 indicates that the current hierarchy is likely to mirror the opening seeds for the upcoming state playoffs.
The takeaway
Maintaining a perfect 9-0 record as the regular season ends provides James Island with significant momentum heading into the playoffs. Readers should track the final Week 11 outcomes to see if any late-season upsets alter the current top 10 standings.
What happens next
Week 11, the final week of the regular season, is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Live5news.
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