After a long offseason that felt even longer than it actually was, the 2026 high school baseball season has finally arrived.  This time of year is always a favorite, especially with the level of talent expected to take the field this spring.  Across South Carolina, competitive teams and standout players are ready to make their mark, and we’re excited to bring you full coverage of the action.  The Prep Baseball South Carolina staff will be out in force all season, covering key matchups, standout performances, and much more.

To kick things off, we’ve released our preseason 5A-1A Top-10 Polls, along with the SCSIA Top-10.  Our Prep Baseball staff carefully evaluated teams based on last season’s success, key departures, and returning impact players to compile these rankings. Of course, the polls are sure to evolve as the season unfolds, with plenty of teams making their case for a spot in the rankings.

Today, we update our Top-10 rankings for Class 3A, Class 2A, and 1A. Check out the talented teams on this list!

+ CLASS 3A

Rank	High School	Previous Rank
1	Oceanside Collegiate	2
2	Southside Christian	1
3	Aynor	4
4	St. Jospehs	9
5	Hanahan	7
6	Woodruff	NR
7	BHP	NR
8	Christ Church	3
9	Walhalla	NR
10	Crescent	10

+ CLASS 2A

Rank	High School	Previous Rank
1	Atlantic Collegiate	1
2	Clinton	3
3	Batesburg-Leesville	2
4	East Clarendon	5
5	Phillip Simmons	6
6	Mid-Carolina	9
7	Buford	7
8	Landrum	10
9	Central	NR
10	Academic Magnet	NR

+ CLASS 1A

Rank	High School	Previous Rank
1	Johnsonville	2
2	Dixie	NR
3	Lewisville	1
4	Abbeville	5
5	Lamar	6
6	Hannah Pamplico	9
7	Latta	3
8	McBee	8
9	Lake View	4
10	Bamberg-Erhardt	10

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