North Mecklenburg’s Vikings ascend to top of Sweet 16 boys basketball poll
There’s a new No. 1 team in the Observer’s Sweet 16 boys basketball poll.
Duane Lewis’ North Mecklenburg Vikings have moved up a spot to take over at No. 1. North Mecklenburg had wins over West Mecklenburg (79-30) and Community School of Davidson (72-35) to start the year. Lewis’ team is quite young, depending on junior point guard Vaud Worthy to get the ball to a bevy of underclassmen like sophomore post Jae’Lyn Withers and freshman Tristan Maxwell.
The Vikings jumped to No. 1 after preseason No. 1 Cannon School out of Concord began the season 2-2, but the two losses are to nationally ranked teams -- state power Greensboro Day and reigning DICKS’ Nationals defending champion Oak Hill. Cannon fell to No. 3 this week.
North Mecklenburg, scheduled to play Garinger Monday night, has won 11 straight regular-season games dating to last season.
Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 Boys Basketball Poll
Rk. | School (Class) | Rec. | Prvs. |
1. | North Mecklenburg (4A) | 2-0 | 2 |
2. | Concord Robinson (3A) | 0-0 | 3 |
3. | Cannon School (IND) | 2-2 | 3 |
4. | Providence Day (IND) | 2-1 | 4 |
5. | Charlotte Christian (IND) | 1-0 | 5 |
6. | Butler (4A) | 1-0 | 6 |
7. | Independence (4A) | 0-0 | 7 |
8. | Lincolnton (2A) | 0-0 | 8 |
9. | Ardrey Kell (4A) | 1-0 | 9 |
10. | Cox Mill (3A) | 1-0 | 10 |
11. | Weddington (3A) | 0-1 | 11 |
12. | Lake Norman Charter (2A) | 0-0 | 14 |
13. | Lincoln Charter (1A) | 1-0 | 13 |
14. | Hough (4A) | 1-0 | 16 |
15. | Forest Hills (2A) | 0-0 | 15 |
16. | Rocky River (4A) | 2-0 | 16 |
Dropped out: Sun Valley (3A, 1-1). Also receiving consideration: Charlotte Catholic (4A, 1-0); West Charlotte (4A, 1-0); Vance (4A, 2-0)
This story was originally published November 21, 2016 at 2:44 PM with the headline "North Mecklenburg’s Vikings ascend to top of Sweet 16 boys basketball poll."