Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2, 2025
News Summary
In the latest Carolinas Top 25 high school football rankings, Millbrook High School improved from No. 15 to No. 7, while West Charlotte surged from No. 13 to No. 6. Millbrook achieved a 28-7 victory over Rolesville, maintaining an impressive season record of 5-0, having outscored their opponents 210-42. West Charlotte, despite challenges including two overtime losses, bounced back by defeating Mallard Creek 32-9. Ridge View High School also entered the rankings this week with a record of 3-2.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Two high school football teams from North Carolina, West Charlotte and Millbrook High Schools, have made notable strides in the Carolinas Top 25 high school football rankings, as reported by Chris Hughes, a high school football expert. The rankings are sponsored by McClatchy media, a prominent organization in sports journalism.
Millbrook High School in Raleigh saw a significant improvement, rising from No. 15 to No. 7 in the rankings after a decisive 28-7 victory over Rolesville, bringing their record to 5-0. This season, Millbrook has been dominant, with an impressive outscoring of their opponents 210-42.
West Charlotte moved up from No. 13 to No. 6 despite facing challenges, including two high-profile overtime losses against top-ranked Grimsley (No. 3) and South Pointe (No. 4). However, West Charlotte rebounded by defeating Mallard Creek with a score of 32-9, which caused Mallard Creek to drop from No. 7 to No. 9.
A new addition to this week’s rankings is Ridge View High School from Columbia, which holds a record of 3-2. Ridge View started the season slowly, beginning at 1-2, but has recently secured two consecutive victories, including a resounding 46-8 win against Westwood.
The complete list of Carolinas Top 25 rankings is as follows:
- 1. Providence Day (Charlotte, NC) 6-0
- 2. Hough (Cornelius, NC) 6-0
- 3. Grimsley (Greensboro, NC) 5-0
- 4. South Pointe (Rock Hill, SC) 4-1
- 5. Irmo (Irmo, SC) 5-0
- 6. West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) 4-2
- 7. Millbrook (Raleigh, NC) 5-0
- 8. Northwestern (Rock Hill, SC) 5-1
- 9. Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC) 4-2
- 10. South Florence (Florence, SC) 4-1
- 11. Dutch Fork (Irmo, SC) 3-1
- 12. Myers Park (Charlotte, NC) 4-1
- 13. Weddington (Weddington, NC) 5-1
- 14. Independence (Mint Hill, NC) 4-1
- 15. Cleveland (Clayton, NC) 5-0
- 16. Summerville (Summerville, SC) 4-1
- 17. James Island (Charleston, SC) 5-0
- 18. Dorman (Roebuck, SC) 4-1
- 19. Mooresville (Mooresville, NC) 3-2
- 20. Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh, NC) 4-1
- 21. Hoggard (Wilmington, NC) 5-0
- 22. Greenwood (Greenwood, SC) 4-1
- 23. Ridge View (Columbia, SC) 3-2
- 24. Byrnes (Duncan, SC) 3-2
- 25. Belton-Honea Path (Honea Path, SC) 5-0
The current North Carolina high school football season is in its sixth week, with numerous games scheduled across the state, including 16 ranked matchups. The highlighted game of the week features a matchup between No. 11 Mallard Creek and No. 23 West Charlotte.
Additional news involves Seventy-First High School, which had to vacate a previously earned victory due to eligibility issues surrounding a player. An investigation found that a student-athlete did not meet the residence requirement, impacting the overall record of Seventy-First High School, which now stands at 3-2.
FAQ
Which North Carolina high schools rose in the Carolinas Top 25 football rankings?
Two North Carolina teams, West Charlotte and Millbrook High Schools, made significant advancements in the Carolinas Top 25 high school football rankings.
What is Millbrook High School’s record and how have they performed this season?
Millbrook High School improved from No. 15 to No. 7 after a 28-7 victory over Rolesville, bringing their record to 5-0. Millbrook has outscored opponents 210-42 this season.
How did West Charlotte perform to rise in the rankings?
West Charlotte jumped from No. 13 to No. 6, despite their losses in two high-profile overtime games to top-ranked Grimsley (No. 3) and South Pointe (No. 4). They defeated Mallard Creek 32-9, which caused Mallard Creek to drop from No. 7 to No. 9 in the rankings.
Who is the new team added to this week’s rankings?
A new team added to the ranking this week is Ridge View High School in Columbia, with a record of 3-2.
What issues affected Seventy-First High School’s record?
Seventy-First High School had to vacate a previously earned victory due to eligibility issues involving a player. The investigation confirmed a student-athlete did not meet the residence requirement, impacting their overall record, now standing at 3-2.
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- SI: North Carolina High School Football Final Scores
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- Google Search: North Carolina High School Football
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Google Scholar: North Carolina High School Football
- Hickory Record: High School Football Article
- Encyclopedia Britannica: North Carolina High School Football
- Fayetteville Observer: Seventy-First Forfeit Win
- Google News: North Carolina High School Football News
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