No. 1 Hough High squares off against No. 3 Myers Park

MATT LACZKO | THE CHARLOTTE POST

Hough High, which has been No. 1 in the Magnificent Seven rankings throughout the regular season, puts their unbeaten record on the line Friday at No. 3 Myers Park with first place in the Greater Charlotte at stake.

Hough High has one more hurdle to its spot atop the Magnificent Seven.

The undefeated Huskies have made quick work of Mecklenburg County competition on their way to the No. 1 spot, but Friday’s game at No. 3 Myers Park has the earmarks of a more competitive clash. The winner takes sole possession of first in the Greater Charlotte 7A/8A as the regular season flashes toward the finale.

West Charlotte is in a familiar spot in second and with Palisades’ loss to Providence last week, Myers Park, Independence and Olympic moved to third, fourth and fifth respectively. There’s a newcomer to the rankings in Providence, which debuts at No. 6, followed by Palisades.

This week’s Magnificent Seven, with overall and conference record as well as previous week’s rank:

1. Hough (8-0, 3-0 Greater Charlotte, first). Another week, another convincing win, this time 42-10 against South Mecklenburg. Friday’s tilt against No. 3 Myers Park will determine the conference title and perhaps a top seed in the postseason.

2. West Charlotte (6-2, 3-0 Meck Power Six, second). The Lions are on a definite roll with five straight wins after a 1-2 start. Next up is an old foe in the Chambers Cougars.

3. Myers Park (7-1, 3-0 Greater Charlotte, fifth). The Mustangs have been very impressive to this point. Will they have anything for top ranked Hough when the Huskies roll into southeast Charlotte?

4. Independence (6-2, 2-1 Meck Power Six, sixth). Only appropriate reaction to the Patriots’ 35-0 mauling of Mallard Creek is “holy smokes.” That’s the way to send a message with North Mecklenburg on the horizon.

5. Olympic (6-2, 5-0 Greater Metro 6A/7A, seventh). The Trojans’ six-game win streak is the second longest among the Magnificent Seven, and that trend is worthy of moving up the ranks. Off next to Berry Academy for a conference scrap.

6. Providence (5-3, 3-0 Southwestern 7A/8A, not ranked). Welcome to the club, Panthers. After starting 1-3, Providence is on a four-game tear that includes last week’s win against previous third-ranked Palisades to take control of the Southwestern race.

7. Palisades (5-3, 2-1 Southwestern 7A/8A, third). The Pumas lost a 34-28 overtime thriller to Providence to fall three places. Next is a road test at Rocky River.

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