No surprise. Hough High takes over the No. 1 spot in the Observer’s Sweet 16 poll
After its 16-10 win over Chambers at Memorial Stadium, Hough’s Huskies take over the No. 1 spot in the Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 poll.
Hough (5-0) has won three straight regular-season games against Chambers, which has won the past two N.C. 4AA state championships.
One new team is in this week: Mallard Creek is back at No. 13.
| Rank | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Hough | (5-0) | 2 |
| 2 | Chambers | (5-1) | 1 |
| 3 | Myers Park | (4-2) | 4 |
| 4 | Salisbury | (5-0) | 3 |
| 5 | Richmond | (4-1) | 5 |
| 6 | Butler | (3-2) | 7 |
| 7 | Maiden | (5-0) | 6 |
| 8 | Charlotte Catholic | (4-1) | 8 |
| 9 | South Mecklenburg | (5-1) | 9 |
| 10 | Hickory Ridge | (4-2) | 10 |
| 11 | Shelby | (4-1) | 11 |
| 12 | Charlotte Latin | (5-0) | 16 |
| 13 | Mallard Creek | (3-1) | NR |
| 14 | Kings Mountain | (4-1) | 15 |
| 15 | Weddington | (4-1) | 14 |
| 16 | Porter Ridge | (3-0) | 12 |
Poll compiled by Chris Hughes