North Carolina High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Sept. 30

The high school football season continued in North Carolina last week, as many of the top programs in the Tar Heel State were in action. Plenty of interesting results followed.

Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state title. Below are the top 25 North Carolina high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Sept. 30.

1. William Amos Hough Huskies

The Huskies had a statement victory, blanking West Mecklenburg 43-0. It’s Hough’s second shutout victory and their largest victory margin this season. More importantly, the best team in North Carolina high school football improved to 6-0. William Amos Hough can extend their undefeated run against Garinger on October 10.

2. Providence Day School Chargers

The Chargers remain undefeated through six games. In their 55-21 victory over Cannon School, Zaid Lott threw for 204 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Aidan Gallos had 93 rushing yards. Gordon Sellars added 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. Likewise, the Providence Day School defense finished with eight sacks, three courtesy of Griff Galloway. The Chargers can improve to 7-0 with a win against Christ School on October 10.

3. Grimsley Whirlies

The Whirlies are at 5-0 after a dominating 66-6 demolition of Western Guilford. Grimsley made quick work to victory by scoring 59 first-half points. Grimsley returns to action on October 3 against Virginia’s Varina.

4. Weddington Warriors

The Warriors pushed their winning streak to four games after a 21-6 victory over Sun Valley. Weddington has limited their opponents to single-digit scoring in three of their last four games. The 2025 North Carolina high school football season for the Warriors continues with a road game against Marvin Ridge on October 3.

5. Millbrook Wildcats

The Wildcats remain spotless after a 28-7 victory over Rolesville. Brilison McCullers led the Millbrook ground game with 106 rushing yards and a touchdown. They will host Leesville Road on October 3.

6. Mallard Creek Mavericks

The Mavericks remain in the top 10 despite losing to West Charlotte. Mallard Creek scored only nine points, their lowest output in six games. They can bounce back by earning a win against North Mecklenburg on October 3.

7. West Charlotte Lions

In their 32-9 victory over Mallard Creek, Jamouri Nichols finished with 206 passing yards, 76 rushing yards, and four touchdowns (three passing). Sincere Gray had 127 rushing yards and a TD, while Rakim Finch added 138 receiving yards and caught all of Nichols’ throwing TDs. On defense, Kayden Smith had 2.5 of the team’s four sacks. West Charlotte’s 2025 North Carolina high school football schedule continues with a game against Independence on October 3.

8. Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders

The Crusaders are eighth, partly because they didn’t play last week. They are still in a good spot at 4-1, though they are coming off a loss to Mallard Creek. Cardinal Gibbons will return to action against Ambassador Christian on October 3.

9. Myers Park Mustangs 

The Mustangs’ record stands at 4-1 after defeating Charlotte Christian on September 19. That’s a nice result after losing to Mallard Creek the week before. Myers Park will host Garinger on October 3.

10. Cleveland Rams

The Rams have started the 2025 North Carolina high school football season with five consecutive victories. In their 42-28 victory against South Garner, Kaleb Ferrell and Porter Bennett combined for 134 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Owen Hulbert threw for 230 passing yards, while Wyatt Caldwell contributed 118 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Cleveland defense also dominated with 11 sacks, led by Markus Medley’s four. The Rams can get victory number six by defeating Fuquay-Varina on October 3.

North Carolina high school football rankings: Nos. 11-25

11. Mooresville
12. Independence
13. Hoggard
14. Rolesville
15. Charlotte Catholic

16. Crest
17. East Forsyth
18. Jordan
19. Garner
20. East Lincoln

21. Watauga
22. West Forsyth
23. Clayton
24. Leesville Road
25. Richmond Senior

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