High School Sports

Charlotte Latin stays unbeaten after big win, makes big jump in Observer’s Sweet 16 poll

The Latin student section cheers on Hawk’s football.
The Latin student section cheers on Hawk’s football. Special to the Observer

After beating Christ School on Friday, Charlotte Latin improved to 6-0 and made a big jump in the Sweet 16 poll.

The Hawks jumped from No. 12 into the top 10 at No. 7. The top six teams in the poll remain unchanged behind No. 1 Hough and No. 2 Chambers, two nationally ranked teams in the area poll.

One new team is in this week: Marvin Ridge upset previously ranked Porter Ridge and moved into the poll at No. 15.

RankSchoolRecordPrev.
1Hough(6-0)1
2Chambers(5-1)2
3Myers Park(5-2)3
4Salisbury(6-0)4
5Richmond(5-1)5
6Butler(4-2)6
7Charlotte Latin(6-0)12
8Maiden(6-0)7
9Charlotte Catholic(5-1)8
10South Mecklenburg(5-1)9
11Hickory Ridge(5-2)10
12Shelby(5-1)11
13Weddington(5-1)15
14Kings Mountain(5-1)14
15Marvin Ridge(4-1)NR
16Crest(3-1)24

This story was originally published October 3, 2021 at 10:16 AM.

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