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Here are the best Charlotte high school girls’ basketball teams of the past 40 years

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Sweet 16

The Charlotte Observer’s sports staff have compiled a list of the best girls’ and boys high school basketball teams, players, coaches, starting in 1984-85 when the poll began.

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Here is a recap of every high school girls’ basketball team to be named The Observer’s Sweet 16 champion since the poll began in 1984-85, along with our rankings of the best 16 teams of the poll’s era. Click the team name to read the entry.

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Langston Wertz Jr. | Reporter

Steve Lyttle l Reporter

Lydia Craver | Editor

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The' Pham | Visuals Editor

Rachel Handley | Photo treatment & Design

David Newcomb | Development & Design

    This story was originally published April 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Here are the best Charlotte high school girls’ basketball teams of the past 40 years."

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    Sweet 16

    The Charlotte Observer’s sports staff have compiled a list of the best girls’ and boys high school basketball teams, players, coaches, starting in 1984-85 when the poll began.