It’s a familiar spot for Hough – No. 1 in Magnificent Seven

MATT LACZKO | THE CHARLOTTE POST

West Charlotte High (2-2) rises to second in the Magnificent Seven rankings behind Hough, which is No. 1 for the fourth straight week.

Another week means another shift of the Magnificent Seven rankings.

Hough High is still first among Mecklenburg County high school teams, but there’s more movement behind them as West Charlotte reclaims the No. 2 spot followed by Palisades. Independence moved from sixth to fourth and Mallard Creek is back after a week away. Chambers and Myers Park slid to sixth and seventh, respectively while Ardrey Kell, No. 7 last week, fell out after a 28-27 loss to South Mecklenburg.

1. Hough (4-0, first). You’re surely accustomed to seeing the Huskies atop the rankings, and last week’s 28-21 win against Mooresville won’t disrupt Hough’s win streak. Next up is a home date against nonconference opponent New Bern (3-1).

2. West Charlotte (2-2, fourth). Providence was but a 42-7 speed bump to the Lions on their way to opening conference play. West Mecklenburg comes to campus for a westside rivalry game.

3. Palisades (3-1, fifth). Need proof the Pumas are the real deal? Last week’s 14-7 win against Chambers goes a long way. Independence will be a challenge as well in what might be the program’s biggest home game in its four seasons.

4. Independence (3-1, sixth). The Patriots rolled Lake Norman 26-7 by showing balance on both sides of the ball. They’ll need more of that to handle upstart Palisades on the Pumas’ turf.

5. Mallard Creek (3-1, unranked). The Mavericks earned their way back into the rankings with a 20-13 win against surprising Myers Park. Things won’t get easier with a road game against 4-0 Cardinal Gibbons awaiting.

6. Chambers (3-1, second). The 14-7 loss to Palisades in a defensive struggle at home is hard to take. Ardrey Kell is the Cougars’ opportunity to get right.

7. Myers Park (3-1, third). The Mustangs tumbled from the unbeaten ranks with a seven-point loss to Mallard Creek but look like they’ll be heard from as the conference season unfolds. First, though, is a nonconference game at Charlotte Christian.

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