As high school football season in North Carolina rages on, the Week 9 Carolina Gridiron Top 15 rankings have been revealed, showcasing the finest teams across all four classifications. This week's rankings bring new insights, with some notable changes and newcomers making waves in the competitive landscape.
4A Classification: In the 4A classification, Grimsley maintains its top position with an impressive 7-0 record. However, there have been a few noteworthy shifts since Week 8. Notably, Lake Norman and Sun Valley have entered the Top 15 with perfect 7-0 records. The rankings also saw Mallard Creek holding their ground despite a 4-3 record, reflecting their resilience and competitive spirit.
- Grimsley (7-0)
- Butler (7-1)
- Weddington (6-1)
- Hough (6-1)
- Rolesville (6-1)
- Mooresville (7-0)
- Cleveland (7-0)
- Chambers (5-2)
- Mallard Creek (4-3)
- East Forsyth (6-1)
- Hoggard (6-1)
- Cardinal Gibbons (5-2)
- Watauga (7-0)
- Sun Valley (7-0)
- Lake Norman (7-0)
3A Classification: The 3A classification continues to showcase a fiercely competitive field. Notably, West Charlotte maintained a top-six spot after battling 4A power Hough last week. In Week 9, Havelock jumped all the way into the top ten after an impressive win over Jacksonville last Friday.
- Crest (7-0)
- Dudley (7-0)
- Kings Mountain (7-0)
- Seventy-First (7-0)
- Northern Nash (7-0)
- West Charlotte (6-1)
- Havelock (7-0)
- Hickory (7-0)
- Eastern Alamance (6-1)
- Eastern Guilford (6-1)
- Robinson (7-0)
- Northwest Cabarrus (6-0)
- Scotland (7-0)
- Southern Alamance (7-1)
- West Henderson (8-0)
2A Classification: The 2A classification stayed mostly intact from last week with only Nash Central dropping a few spots after falling to 3A top five squad Northern Nash last week. The top four teams remain undefeated and are joined by three additional unblemished teams in this week’s 2A rankings.
- Clinton (7-0)
- Northeastern (7-0)
- Salisbury (8-0)
- East Duplin (7-0)
- Monroe (6-1)
- Reidsville (6-1)
- East Gaston (7-0)
- Bunker Hill (7-0)
- Burns (5-2)
- Forest Hills (6-1)
- Randleman (7-0)
- Shelby (4-3)
- Nash Central (6-2)
- West Lincoln (6-1)
- Community School of Davidson (7-1)
1A Classification: In the 1A classification, Mount Airy leads the pack with an unblemished 8-0 record, while Tarboro maintains its strong position at second with a 6-0 record. East Bladen shook off a 1-3 start to reel off four straight wins to enter the rankings at #15 this week. Friday night’s game between the Eagles and West Columbus has the potential to shake up the 1A rankings.
- Mount Airy (8-0)
- Tarboro (6-0)
- Swain (7-0)
- Robbinsville (6-1)
- Eastern Randolph (6-1)
- Draughn (7-1)
- North Rowan (6-1)
- Mitchell (6-1)
- Starmount (6-1)
- Murphy (5-2)
- Mountain Heritage (5-2)
- West Columbus (6-1)
- Thomasville (5-3)
- Perquimans (5-1)
- East Bladen (5-3)
The Week 9 Carolina Gridiron Top 15 rankings demonstrate the depth of talent in high school football across North Carolina. As the regular season closes and conference races tighten, expect more thrilling action and fierce competition as teams vie for the top spots in their respective classifications. Keep up with all the action on CarolinaGridiron.com and use the hashtag #CGTop15 on your favorite social media channels.
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