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The South Carolina high school boys soccer playoffs are set to kick off on May 5, 2025. Teams from various divisions will compete in thrilling matchups as they aim for the state championship. The playoffs include Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, and Class 2A competitions, with games scheduled through late May. Fans are encouraged to support their teams during this exciting time for high school soccer in the state.

South Carolina High School Boys Soccer Playoffs Kicking Off on May 5

Well folks, it’s that exciting time of the year again—the South Carolina high school boys soccer playoffs are set to kick off on May 5, 2025, and the hype is genuinely palpable! Whether you’re a player, a proud parent, or merely a fan of the beautiful game, it’s time to get ready for some thrilling matchups as teams from all over the state vie for victory.

Class 5A Division I Matchups

First up, for Class 5A Division I, the action starts on May 7 with some fierce matchups:

  • River Bluff visits Dorman
  • Boiling Springs takes on Wade Hampton
  • Rock Hill heads to Dutch Fork
  • Byrnes travels to Clover

The following games on May 10 will see those winners facing off against higher seeds:

  • River Bluff or Dorman at No. 1 seed J.L. Mann
  • Boiling Springs or Wade Hampton at No. 4 seed Mauldin
  • Rock Hill or Dutch Fork at No. 3 seed Lexington
  • Byrnes or Clover at No. 2 seed Blythewood

Mark your calendars for the Upper State semifinals on May 14 and the thrilling Upper State final on May 17. And don’t forget the grand finale—the State championship game is set to unfold on May 23.

Class 5A Division II Matchups

Next, we have Class 5A Division II, where the action also starts on May 7:

  • Cane Bay travels to West Ashley
  • Stall clashes with James Island
  • Summerville goes head-to-head with Fort Dorchester
  • Sumter faces Stratford

On May 10, those winners will contend with the top seeds:

  • Cane Bay or West Ashley at No. 1 seed Wando
  • Stall or James Island at No. 4 seed Spring Valley
  • Summerville or Fort Dorchester at No. 3 seed Carolina Forest
  • Sumter or Stratford at No. 2 seed Ashley Ridge

The playoffs progress to the Upper State semifinals on May 14 and culminate in the State championship on May 23.

Class 4A and Lower State Matchups

For Class 4A, the playoff matches kick off again on May 7:

  • Easley at T.L. Hanna
  • Woodmont visits Greenville
  • Indian Land at Riverside
  • Hillcrest goes up against Fort Mill

And for the Lower State, watch out for:

  • Conway at Socastee
  • White Knoll at Myrtle Beach
  • Berkeley at Lugoff-Elgin
  • North Myrtle Beach at Irmo

With Upper State semifinals slated for May 14 and State championships wrapping up on May 24, fans are in for a real treat!

Class 3A and Class 2A Action

In Class 3A, the matches also kick off on May 7, featuring teams facing some tough competition:

  • Emerald will take on the No. 1 seed A.C. Flora
  • Dreher visits Berea

Class 2A will see its matches start a bit earlier with games on May 5, leading to the State championship on May 22.

Lower Class Action and SCISA Playoffs

Class A will feature teams like Ware Shoals and always-exciting Dixie, while the SCISA championships promise to deliver their own thrills on May 10.

So, put on your favorite team colors, rally your friends and family, and get ready for an incredible soccer experience as the playoffs get underway. The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and only one team in each class will be crowned the champion! Who are you cheering for? Let the games begin!

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