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One week left in the regular season!

The HighSchoolOT football rankings were updated on Sunday. Garner has returned to the Statewide Top 25 after its big win over Clayton. Middle Creek, which lost to Garner earlier this year, was also pulled up into the Top 25.

See all of the changes and trends on HighSchoolOT's dynamic rankings page.

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Third ranking of the year, third new No. 1 team.

Going into this week's state championships, Green Level's gymnastics team is atop the HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 presented by State Employees Credit Union.

There were two new teams since midseason: Seaforth (which was preseason No. 21) and Croatan, which is making its top 25 debut.

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Peaking at the right time of year?

In cross country, there are some big changes to the HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 presented by State Employees Credit Union.

Christ School is back in the top spot on the boys' side, up from second at midseason and back to where the Greenies were ranked in preseason.

Marvin Ridge's girls have moved ahead of Cardinal Gibbons.

The NCHSAA will run its regional races this weekend, while the NCISAA will close out its season with its state championships at McAline Park in Charlotte.

More cross country coverage coming this week and next to HighSchoolOT

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FEATURE: 5-star receiver Braylon Clark’s work ethic impresses Providence Day coach Chad Grier https://t.co/mYY450x7Dg

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The defending NCHSAA 5A champs are back in the regional finals!

(2) Hickory took down (3) Carson in four sets to end the Cougars' 29-match winning streak.

The Red Tornadoes face (1) West Henderson on Tuesday with a trip to Campbell on the line.

Recap and more on HighSchoolOT.

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(1) North Iredell refused to quit!

The Raiders erased a 2-1 deficit to win a five-set thriller over (4) Alexander Central in the fourth round.

North Iredell will face (2) Watauga for the 6A west regional title on Tuesday.

Recap and more on HighSchoolOT.

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(1) Midway rolls into 3A regional final with sweep of (5) Louisburg

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Midway is back on the doorstep of the promised land.

After a swift 3-0 sweep (25-11, 25-15, 25-14) of fifth-seeded Louisburg in the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A girls volleyball playoffs on Saturday, the Raiders are back to the regional final.

Midway has now reached the regional final in four of the last five seasons: 2022, 2023, last year, and now this year. The Raiders are still looking for their first trip back to the state championship since 2001.

More coverage -- including a photo gallery and highlights -- coming to HighSchoolOT

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STORY: (2) Hickory ends (3) Carson’s 30-match winning streak, returns to 5A West finals https://t.co/hIB4E3q9KN

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BREAKING NEWS: Matchups set for 2026 NCHSAA girls volleyball regional finals https://t.co/UtW0L9Ted8

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Highlights: (3) Fike at (2) Cedar Ridge volleyball - NCHSAA 5A fourth round

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Live Reactions: Dave Doeren Fired from NC State https://t.co/vewSBuglsJ

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The Red Wolves are red hot!

(2) Cedar Ridge volleyball got better and better with each set of its 3-1 victory over (3) Fike in today's NCHSAA 5A fourth round matchup. With the win, CRHS advances to play (1) Seaforth in the 5A East Regional Final on Tuesday.

Story, highlights, photos, and interview from today's game at https://t.co/IDPuqIqfQf

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(1) North Iredell advances to regionals with five-set comeback victory over (4) Alexander Central https://t.co/nc9pBb9vc0

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The NCHSAA volleyball regional final matchups are starting to take shape! https://t.co/YrVp9fcCWF

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CHAMPS! Lake Norman Charter's Kate Champion takes 4A singles, Carrboro pair wins doubles title

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@ADJonEvans What was the final score?

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Highlights: Amir Brown dominates as #18 Rolesville shuts out Leesville Road https://t.co/nEkHQjVzpK

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CHAMPS! Pine Lake Prep's Mallory Aull 3-peats in singles, NCSSM-Durham takes doubles

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