The Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 prep football poll
| Rk. | School (Cl) | Rec |
| 1. | Mallard Creek (4A) | 7-0-1 |
| 2. | Myers Park (4A) | 8-0 |
| 3. | Richmond Senior (4A) | 8-0 |
| 4. | Vance (4A) | 6-1 |
| 5. | Weddington (3A) | 8-0 |
| 6. | Rock Hill South Pointe (4A) | 8-0 |
| 7. | Northwest Cabarrus (3A) | 8-0 |
| 8. | Clover, SC (5A) | 8-0 |
| 9. | Kings Mountain (3A) | 8-1 |
| 10. | Shelby (3A) | 7-1 |
| 11. | Ardrey Kell (4A) | 7-1 |
| 12. | Statesville (3A) | 8-0 |
| 13. | Butler (4A) | 5-3 |
| 14. | Boiling Springs Crest (3A) | 7-2 |
| 15. | Boone Watauga (3A) | 8-1 |
| 16. | West Stanly (2A) | 7-0 |
Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer