There were final girls wrestling team-tournament rankings last year, but no preseason rankings. With it being the first year as a sanctioned sport, it was hard to have an idea of who would be among the best in the state.

Not this year. Jack Britt begins the girls wrestling season ranked No. 1 in the HighSchoolOT rankings, returning three state placers from last year’s championships.

The rankings at the end of the season are the same as the championship meet, with some added tiebreakers, if needed. You can see the all previous final HSOT rankings and all-state teams here.

A watch list of top athletes is available for HSOT Insiders.

To get ready for the season, also visit the links below from our ongoing girls wrestling coverage.

The rankings will be updated again at the midseason (first week of January), the end of the regular season, and after the postseason.

HighSchoolOT Girls Team-Tournament Wrestling Statewide Top 25

1. Jack Britt
2. Havelock
3. Laney
4. Hoke County
5. East Davidson
6. East Rowan
7. Mount Pleasant
8. New Bern
9. Lumberton
10. Mount Airy
11. Weddington
12. Cox Mill
13. East Forsyth
14. Trask
15. Bandys
16. West Rowan
17. Swain County
18. South Davidson
19. West Carteret
20. Avery County
21. Corinth Holders
22. North Henderson
23. Pasquotank County
24. Smoky Mountain
25. West Caldwell