Concord’s Robinson High School joins Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 poll
This week’s Sweet 16 high school basketball polls have a good bit of shuffling, but just one new team.
There are no new teams on the girls side.
The one new team in the boys poll this week as Concord’s Robinson High jumps in at No. 14. The Bulldogs have won seven straight games after Thursday’s 93-58 win over Albemarle.
Note: Results and rankings are through Friday’s games.
Boys Sweet 16
| Rk. | School | Cl. | Rec. | Prvs. |
| 1 | Weddington | 4A | 15-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Carmel Christian | IND | 17-2 | 2 |
| 3 | J.L. Chambers | 4A | 12-5 | 3 |
| 4 | North Mecklenburg | 4A | 15-2 | 4 |
| 5 | Central Cabarrus | 3A | 16-0 | 5 |
| 6 | Providence Day | IND | 14-5 | 7 |
| 7 | Gaston Day | IND | 17-1 | 8 |
| 8 | Charlotte Latin | IND | 15-2 | 6 |
| 9 | Ardrey Kell | 4A | 12-3 | 10 |
| 10 | Myers Park | 4A | 9-5 | 11 |
| 11 | West Charlotte | 3A | 10-6 | 9 |
| 12 | Mooresville | 4A | 14-1 | 14 |
| 13 | Northside Christian | IND | 12-7 | 13 |
| 14 | Robinson | 2A | 12-2 | NR |
| 15 | Cox Mill | 4A | 10-5 | 16 |
| 16 | United Faith | IND | 11-6 | 15 |
Dropped Out: Covenant Day (IND, 12-7). Also receiving consideration: South Mecklenburg (4A, 9-5); Hickory (3A, 14-1); Lincoln Charter (2A, 12-4); Charlotte Christian (IND, 11-8)
Girls Sweet 16
| Rk. | School | Class | Rec. | Prvs. |
| 1. | Charlotte Catholic | 4A | 16-0 | 1 |
| 2. | Myers Park | 4A | 11-5 | 2 |
| 3. | Chambers | 4A | 11-4 | 3 |
| 4. | Cannon School | IND | 12-6 | 5 |
| 5. | Salisbury | 2A | 11-1 | 6 |
| 6. | Shelby | 2A | 7-2 | 8 |
| 7. | North Mecklenburg | 4A | 13-2 | 9 |
| 8. | Providence Day | IND | 13-2 | 7 |
| 9. | South Mecklenburg | 4A | 12-2 | 4 |
| 10. | Watauga | 4A | 14-1 | 11 |
| 11. | Lake Norman | 4A | 10-3 | 12 |
| 12. | Northwest Cabarrus | 3A | 8-1 | 14 |
| 13. | Alexander Central | 4A | 13-2 | 13 |
| 14. | Freedom | 3A | 11-2 | 10 |
| 15. | East Rutherford | 2A | 14-0 | 15 |
| 16. | Providence | 4A | 10-4 | 16 |
Dropped out: None. Also receiving consideration: South Caldwell (4A, 9-2); Carson (3A, 10-3); Independence (4A, 10-3); Newton-Conover (2A, 13-2); East Lincoln (3A, 14-2)
This story was originally published January 16, 2022 at 6:30 AM.