Lexington is not just riding high in the Region 4-5A standings.

The Wildcats’ seven-game winning streak has them at their highest ranking in the S.C. Prep Football Media poll since 2015.  Coach Perry Woolbright’s team moved up a notch to third in Class 5A behind region rival Dutch Fork and Dorman, coached ironically by former Lexington running back Dustin Curtis.

The Cavaliers and Hillcrest each received one of two first-place votes not given to the Silver Foxes. Dutch Fork travels to River Bluff Oct. 21 and close the regular season at Lexington Oct. 28. The Wildcats travel to Aiken Oct. 21. 

While Gilbert remained at ninth in Class 3A, defending Class 2A champion Gray Collegiate moved up to fifth in its rankings. It is idle this week.

S.C. Prep Football Media Poll

 Class 5A

1. Dutch Fork (17)
2. Dorman (1)
3. Lexington
4. TL Hanna
5. Gaffney
6. Hillcrest (1)
7. Summerville
8. Sumter 
9. Fort Dorchester
10. Byrnes

Others receiving votes: Spartanburg, Blythewood, River Bluff, Clover, Ashley Ridge 

Class 4A 

1. South Florence (16) 
2. AC Flora (2)
3. West Florence
4. Northwestern
5. Catawba Ridge (1)
6. Ridge View
7. South Pointe
8. Greenville
9. James Island
10. Westside

Others receiving votes: Hartsville, Lucy Beckham, Wilson

Class 3A

1. Daniel (18)
2. Dillon
3. Clinton
4. Powdersville
5. Beaufort 
6. Belton Honea Path
7. Camden
8. Loris
9. Gilbert
10. Hanahan 

Others receiving votes: Chester, Seneca, Manning, Brookland-Cayce, Crestwood. 

Class 2A

1. Oceanside Collegiate (14)
2. Barnwell (4)
3. Abbeville
4. Woodland
5. Gray Collegiate
6. Marion
7. Strom Thurmond
8. Saluda (1)
9. Buford
10. Andrew Jackson

Others receiving votes:  Andrews, Silver Bluff, Fairfield Central, Wade Hampton