Charlotte Catholic, Apex Friendship lead NCHSAA boys soccer RPI rankings

The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the latest RPI rankings for boys soccer, providing a snapshot of the playoff field as the season moves into mid-September.

Varsity NC has archived RPI data since the initial release on Sept. 2, all of which remain available on the RPI History page.

8A Classification

Apex Friendship leads 8A with a 9-0-1 record and a 0.7691 RPI. Green Level follows closely in second place at 9-0-1. The projected playoff cut line currently features Willow Spring, Enloe, and Hough as the final teams in, while Pinecrest, Chambers, and Myers Park sit just outside the bracket.

7A Classification

Davie County leads 7A at 7-0-0 with a 0.7318 RPI. Smithfield-Selma is second at 8-0-0, while New Bern and New Hanover are neck-and-neck at third and fourth, respectively. Chapel Hill climbed eight spots to reach 6th.

6A Classification

Charlotte Catholic maintains its spot at the top of the 6A rankings with a 7-0 record and a 0.8022 RPI. The team, which won the 6A state championship in 2025, has outscored opponents significantly, including a 6-0 shutout against Jacksonville on Aug. 21. A.C. Reynolds holds the No. 2 position at 8-0-1, while Watauga sits at No. 3 with a 6-0-2 record. Middle Creek, the 6A state runner-up from last season, is currently ranked fourth.

5A Classification

Hickory leads the 5A rankings with a 7-0-2 record and a 0.7094 RPI. Enka is ranked second at 6-1-0. Smoky Mountain made a significant move in this release, jumping from 14th to 6th. Western Alamance, the 2025 5A state champion, holds the fifth spot with a 4-1-1 record.

4A Classification

Clinton holds the No. 1 spot in 4A with a 5-1-1 record. Graham is ranked second at 4-0-1, while Burns continues an undefeated 8-0-0 run to sit at third. Salisbury, owners of three state titles in our database, rounds out the top four at 8-0-1.

3A Classification

Mount Airy holds the top spot in 3A with a 5-0-0 record and a 0.7435 RPI. Polk County follows at 6-1-0, and West Bladen is third at 7-0-1. Farmville Central was one of the biggest risers in the class, moving from 13th to 7th.

2A Classification

Manteo leads 2A with a 4-1-0 record and a 0.6668 RPI. Franklin Academy, a three-time champion, sits second at 5-1-0. Christ the King is ranked third at 5-1-0. North Duplin saw the most movement, climbing 18 spots to land at 21st.

1A Classification

Southern Wake Academy is the top-ranked 1A team at 1-0-0. Cape Hatteras is second at 3-1-0, and Jackson Day is third at 6-0-1. Highlands moved up five spots to 4th, while Ascend Leadership jumped seven spots to 19th.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday features 12 matchups between ranked teams, creating potential for significant seeding shifts. In a marquee 6A game, Piedmont (No. 5) travels to face Charlotte Catholic (No. 1). In 5A, Hickory hosts 4A's No. 5 ranked Newton-Conover.

Other notable games include Apex Friendship (No. 1 in 8A) hosting Jordan (No. 11 in 8A) and a 1A clash between Falls Lake Academy (No. 5) and Excelsior Classical (No. 9). Check the scoreboard for full results after these games conclude.

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