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Here are the best Charlotte high school girls’ basketball teams of the past 40 years

Harding University’s (24) Keousha Griffin carries the team’s championship trophy as they celebrate their 56-52 victory over Chapel Hill in girls N.C. 3A State Championship game at Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of North Carolina State on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Harding University’s (24) Keousha Griffin carries the team’s championship trophy as they celebrate their 56-52 victory over Chapel Hill in girls N.C. 3A State Championship game at Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of North Carolina State on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

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Sweet 16

The Charlotte Observer’s sports staff have compiled a list of the best girls’ and boys high school basketball teams, players, coaches, starting in 1984-85 when the poll began.

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Here is a recap of every high school girls’ basketball team to be named The Observer’s Sweet 16 champion since the poll began in 1984-85, along with our rankings of the best 16 teams of the poll’s era. Click the team name to read the entry.

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    Sweet 16

    The Charlotte Observer’s sports staff have compiled a list of the best girls’ and boys high school basketball teams, players, coaches, starting in 1984-85 when the poll began.

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