Hough on top, Magnificent Seven takes on different look

MATT LAZCKO | THE CHARLOTTE POST

Hough High's Huskies are atop the Magnificent Seven for the third straight week, but the other six spots changed hands.

Carnage turned the Magnificent Seven upside down as the ranks of unbeaten teams is whittled to three.

Hough is No. 1 for the third straight week, followed by surprising Chambers, which debuted in the rankings a week ago. The Cougars are followed by Myers Park, who debut after beating Providence for a 3-0 start.

West Charlotte fell a couple of spots to fourth after losing their second game of the season, followed by Palisades, which lost for the first time. Independence, which fell out of the rankings last week, benefited from last week’s carnage to grab sixth and Ardrey Kell pushes into the ranks for the first time.

This week’s rankings, with overall record and previous week’s ranking, if applicable.

1. Hough (3-0, first). Can anyone stop the Huskies? Highland Springs got close, but no cigar with Hough holding on 17-14. Next up is a home date against Mooresville.

2. Chambers (3-0, seventh). A week after breaking into the rankings, Chambers moves up five spots after polishing off Harding 31-0. Next week probably won’t be as easy with Palisades heading to campus.

3. Myers Park (3-0, unranked). Another week, another newcomer to the rankings. The Mustangs join the fray after steamrolling Providence 45-7. A huge test awaits in Mallard Creek, which is bound to be motivated after a 63-13 dragging by Grayson (Ga.).

4. West Charlotte (1-2, second). Overtime has been unkind to the Lions, who are 0-2 in games that have gone beyond 48 minutes. Last week it was a 10-7 loss to Rock Hill South Pointe. Unbeaten Myers Park awaits in the home opener.

5. Palisades (2-1, fifth). Clover (S.C.) dropped the Pumas from the unbeaten ranks with a 21-19 win, but fear not. Hitting the road to Chambers is all the incentive Palisades needs to focus on Friday.

6. Independence (2-1, unranked). The Patriots were displaced for a week but find themselves back in the mix after taking down Charlotte Catholic. Next is Lake Norman.

7. Ardrey Kell (2-1, unranked). Another first-time entry to the rankings. The Knights topped Marvin Ridge 15-3 and host South Mecklenburg Friday. 

 

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