HighSchoolOT’s 704 Top 15 preseason poll has just been released, charting the leading high school football programs across the 704 area code that blankets the greater Charlotte region of North Carolina. The rankings, presented by State Employees’ Credit Union, are part of a broader set of statewide Top 25 lists and area‑specific top‑15 brackets that the outlet issues for each of North Carolina’s six designated zones.
Preseason Powerhouses
Defending North Carolina High School Athletic Association 8A champions Hough sit at the summit with an immaculate 14‑0 record, while Providence Day, the reigning NCISAA Division I titleholder, follows in second place at 13‑0. Both programs enter the new season with unbeaten streaks that have set high expectations among coaches and fans alike.
Not far behind, Mallard Creek climbs to third spot after a 7‑4 campaign last year, and the poll also nods to traditional contenders such as Weddington, Lake Norman and Jay M. Robinson, all of which are slated to feature prominently as the schedule unfolds.
Ranking Structure and Updates
The 704 area code encompasses ten counties, among them Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus, and the preseason list will be refreshed weekly throughout the campaign. Earlier versions of the rankings will remain accessible at the bottom of the article, allowing readers to track movement and emerging storylines.
With the first week of play already delivering surprising results, the weekly updates promise to keep the conversation alive, reflecting how early form translates into season‑long ambition.