Powdersville Reclaims Top Spot in Upstate High School Boys Soccer Rankings

Byrnes boys soccer team beats Eastside to tie for first place in Region 2-5A

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:14pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a high school soccer match, with overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of Powdersville and Byrnes, conveying the competitive energy of the rankings race.The Upstate high school boys soccer rankings continue to see shifting dynamics as top teams like Powdersville and Byrnes battle for regional supremacy.Powdersville Today

The Powdersville High School boys soccer team has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Upstate high school boys soccer rankings for Week 9. This comes after Byrnes boys soccer beat Eastside 2-1 on March 24 at Nixon Field, pulling Byrnes into a tie for first place at 5-1 in Region 2-5A.

Why it matters

The Upstate high school boys soccer rankings are closely watched as teams jockey for position heading into the postseason. Powdersville's return to the top spot and Byrnes' win over a regional rival are significant developments that could impact playoff seeding and matchups.

The details

Powdersville has regained the No. 1 ranking after previously holding the top spot earlier in the season. Byrnes' victory over Eastside on March 24 was an important result, as it pulled Byrnes even with Dorman for first place in Region 2-5A with identical 5-1 records.

  • Byrnes boys soccer beat Eastside 2-1 on March 24 at Nixon Field.
  • Powdersville has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Upstate high school boys soccer rankings for Week 9.

The players

Powdersville High School

The Powdersville High School boys soccer team has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Upstate high school rankings.

Byrnes High School

The Byrnes High School boys soccer team beat Eastside 2-1 on March 24 to pull into a tie for first place in Region 2-5A.

Eastside High School

The Eastside High School boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Byrnes on March 24.

Dorman High School

Dorman High School is tied with Byrnes for first place in Region 2-5A with a 5-1 record.

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The takeaway

The Upstate high school boys soccer rankings remain highly competitive, with Powdersville and Byrnes jockeying for the top spot. The race for regional titles and playoff positioning will continue to be closely watched in the coming weeks.