As we near midseason, which are the best HS football teams in NC? Check our rankings

Five new teams join the N.C. statewide high school football rankings as we head into Week 6.

The rankings are sponsored by The Charlotte Observer and News & Observer of Raleigh.

▪ In the Independent poll, Providence Day remains No. 1, and No. 2 Rabun Gap hosts No. 3 Charlotte Christian in a monster game Friday. One new team is in: Harrells Christian from Harrells, NC. The Crusaders (4-1) have won four in a row, including Friday’s 34-18 win over North Raleigh Christian.

▪ Two new teams are in the 1A poll: Charlotte’s Corvian Community and Warren County from Warrenton, NC. The Eagles (4-1) have won four straight and are outscoring opponents 178-51. Corvian (4-0) has only allowed 23 points all season, and Winston-Salem Prep was the first team to reach double figures. Friday, Corvian beat Winston-Salem Prep 61-12.

▪ Welcome Whiteville to the 2A poll. The Wolfpack (3-1) won 42-7 at Clinton last week and faces unbeaten Heide Trask (5-0) Friday.

▪ In 4A, Raleigh’s Leesville Road joins the rankings. The Pride is off to a 5-0 start, led by QB Deiondre Goldston, who has thrown for 1,259 yards and 17 touchdowns. Sophomore running back AkShar Barnes has run for 402 yards and six touchdowns.

NCISAA

NCHSAA 1A

NCHSAA 2A

NCHSAA 3A

NCHSAA 4A