Providence tops Observer baseball Sweet 16 after 30-game win streak, 8A state title
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Providence High School is the 2026 Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 baseball champion.
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The Panthers started the season 1-1 and ran off 30 straight wins to reach the N.C. 8A state championship series. And after being upset, 4-3, by Corinth Holders in Game 1, the Panthers won the next two games — 6-0 and 3-2 — to capture the fourth state championship in school history.
Providence is No. 54 in MaxPreps’ national poll, the highest of any N.C. team.
Behind the Panthers in The Sweet 16 are three other state champions: No. 2 Charlotte Christian, No. 3 Marvin Ridge and No. 4 North Lincoln.
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As champions, Providence will receive a large banner to hang at its campus.
Note: The Sweet 16 is ranking of the top teams in The Observer’s coverage area, which includes NCHSAA and NCISAA sanctioned teams in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties.
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Rk., School, Rec
1. Providence, 32-2, 2
2. Charlotte Christian, 28-7
3. Marvin Ridge, 24-11
4. North Lincoln, 30-3
5. Metrolina Christian, 28-6
6. Cherryville, 26-6
7. Charlotte Catholic, 24-5
8. Myers Park, 24-6
9. Cuthbertson, 21-6
10. Hickory Ridge, 27-4
11. Ardrey Kell, 22-6
12. South Point, 24-6
13. Gaston Christian, 22-3
14. Providence Day, 19-6-1
15. Hough, 18-8
16. East Lincoln, 20-6
