North Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Sept. 1

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

Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for state championships. Below are the top 25 high school football teams in North Carolina, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Sept. 1.

1. William Amos Hough Huskies

After a four-point opening weekend victory over South Point, the Huskies maintained a perfect record after a 35-0 shutout of Independence. Quarterback Ethan Royal was responsible for four touchdowns (two passing, two rushing), while their defense tallied two sacks and six tackles for losses. William Amos Hough will aim for a 3-0 record in a road game against Virginia’s Highland Springs.

2. Providence Day School Chargers

The Chargers followed up a one-point victory over Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic with a more comfortable 38-10 win over Rolesville. Quarterback Zaid Lott finished with 19 completions for 214 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Aidan Gallos collected 101 yards from scrimmage (85 rushing) and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Providence Day School’s defense tallied four sacks and six tackles for losses. The next stop for the Chargers is a Sept. 5 home game against Charlotte Catholic.

3. Grimsley Whirlies

The Whirlies completed two road victories in as many games. After a one-point overtime victory against West Charlotte, North Carolina high school football’s third-best team had a more convincing 31-17 triumph over West Forsyth. Brody Lowe had 344 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Ty Shoemake tallied 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. Khyan Battle also finished with eight receptions for 112 yards. Grimsley will be having its home opener on Sept. 5 against East Forsyth.

4. Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders

The Crusaders kicked off the 2025 North Carolina high school football season with an impressive 34-6 victory over Dudley. A week later, they had a historic 24-20 win over Maury, Virginia’s top-ranked team. That result also snapped the Commodores’ 31-game winning streak dating back to the 2023 season. Cardinal Gibbons can go to 3-0 if they defeat Southern School of Energy and Sustainability on Sept. 5.

5. Mallard Creek Mavericks

The Mavericks followed up their season-opening victory against Rolesville with a 3-0 win over Virginia’s Warwick. Mallard Creek will go on the road again to face Georgia’s Grayson Rams on Sept. 5.

South Carolina High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6 – 25

6. West Charlotte
7. Weddington
8. Myers Park
9. Independence
10. East Forsyth

11. Cleveland
12. Millbrook
13. Charlotte Catholic
14. New Bern
15. Rolesville

16. Crest
17. Clayton
18. John T. Hoggard
19. South Point
20. Mooresville

21. Chambers
22. Southeast Raleigh
23. Kings Mountain
24. Butler
25. Middle Creek

How to Follow North Carolina High School Football

For North Carolina high school football fans, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the gridiron excitement in the Tar Heel State.