1. MOORESVILLE (1-0)

Previous ranking: No. 1

The king is dead! The Blue Devils ended the nation’s longest winning streak (46) with a 21-14 victory against West Rowan. Mooresville flashed some serious resiliency by rallying from a 14-0 deficit late in the third quarter. Mooresville must guard against an emotional letdown.


This week: South Mecklenburg

2. HOPEWELL (1-0)

Previous ranking: No. 2

The Titans rallied with 27 unanswered points in the second half of a victory against Providence. Quarterback Chandler Chase passed for three touchdowns and rushed for 69 yards to help secure the first victory in coach David Johnson’s career.


This week: East Lincoln

3. EAST LINCOLN (1-0)

Previous ranking: No. 3

The Mustangs offense was in high gear in the opener, which produced 55 points in a lopsided win against Newton-Conover. Can the hot start continue?


This week: at Hopewell

4. NORTH MECKLENBURG (0-1)

Previous ranking: No. 6

The Vikings jump up two spots in the poll after a scintillating 44-42 loss to Olympic. But the defense must develop some consistency. And the Vikings must continue getting the ball to Terrence Clyburn, one of the area’s top offensive threats.


This week: Independence

5. HOUGH (0-1)

Previous ranking: No. 7

The Huskies move up two spots in the poll after falling just short in a 38-33 home loss to Independence. Hough rolled up 31 second-half points, and had the ball in the final minute with a chance to go ahead.


This week: at Myers Park

6. LAKE NORMAN CHARTER (1-0)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Welcome to the Super 6, Knights. Lake Norman Charter matched last season’s victory total with a 40-14 victory against the Lake Norman Chargers last week. Can the Knights keep it going?


This week: at Cherryville