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Charlotte High School Football Teams Reshape Sweet 16 With Week 4 Victories
Local squads including Providence Day and Myers Park posted decisive victories that reshaped the regional Sweet 16 standings.
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Providence Day and Myers Park each secured convincing wins Friday night that kept them atop the Charlotte-area Sweet 16 rankings after Week 4 action.
The results arrive at a pivotal moment for teams preparing for Week 5 matchups, where early-season momentum can separate contenders from the rest of the field in the Charlotte region. Several squads used strong defensive stands and big offensive plays to pull away from opponents, setting up potential streaks heading into the middle of the schedule.
Myers Park held off Charlotte Christian 24-6 before a standing-room-only crowd at their home field. The Mustangs turned a blocked field goal into an 88-yard touchdown return by Josh Hines early in the second quarter and added a 30-yard field goal plus a pair of touchdowns in the second half. Charlotte Christian reached the red zone multiple times but came away with zero points from those drives before scoring once late.
Key Charlotte Wins Reshape Sweet 16
Providence Day defeated nationally ranked Rabun Gap 55-34 at home behind a strong performance from Syracuse-bound quarterback Zaid Lott. Mallard Creek edged Cardinal Gibbons 20-16 in Raleigh after a late defensive stand preserved the victory. South Mecklenburg extended its winning streak to four games with a dominant outing against East Mecklenburg, while Rocky River posted a 20-0 shutout of Garinger for its second straight win. Providence snapped a three-game skid by defeating Butler 27-21, its first victory over the Bulldogs since 2005.
The updated Sweet 16 list reflects those outcomes, with Hough remaining at No. 1 after a 53-15 win over New Bern, Providence Day at No. 2, Mallard Creek at No. 3, Myers Park at No. 4 and Weddington at No. 5 following its 42-7 victory over Charlotte Catholic. Independence moved to No. 6 after a 27-20 win over Palisades. Lake Norman dropped to No. 9 after a 24-21 loss to Reagan, while Ashbrook climbed to No. 12 with a 20-14 win over South Point.
Looking Ahead to Week 5 Matchups
Providence now faces Rocky River and East Mecklenburg in upcoming games that could extend its improved form. Fans can follow the latest Charlotte Observer recaps for full game details and standings updates as the season continues.