South Gibson is the new No. 1 team in the girls soccer Elite Eight.
A look at the top high school girls soccer teams in West Tennessee, as ranked by the USA Today Sports network. Teams eligible come from The Jackson Sun’s 13-county coverage area - Madison, Gibson, Henderson, Chester, Hardeman, Haywood, Crockett, Weakley, Carroll, Benton, Decatur, McNairy and Hardin counties.
1. South Gibson (8-1) – The Lady Hornets did take their first loss in the North Side Shootout, but they were 3-1 overall this past week. Last week: No. 3. This week: Tuesday at Crockett County; Thursday at Dyersburg.
2. Madison (2-4) – The Lady Mustangs lone match was postponed. They will get tested this weekend playing in Memphis. Last week: No. 1. This week: Tuesday vs. White Station; Thursday vs. Trenton Peabody.
3. Lexington (4-3) – The Lady Tigers took their first loss this past week, but the three losses came against quality teams in the Rivals Tournament. Last week: No.2. This week: Smoky Mountain Cup this weekend.
4. USJ (3-3-1) – The Bruins tied Henry County before the weather came in last week, and they are the third team in the poll that will be playing in Memphis this weekend. Last week: No. 4. This week: Tuesday at Sacred Heart; Thursday at Jackson Christian.
5. McNairy Central (7-0) – The Lady Bobcats are still unbeaten after going 3-0 in the North Side Shootout of the weekend. Last week: No. 5. This week: Thursday vs. Hardin County.
6. Jackson Christian (6-1) – The Lady Eagles are 2-1 in district play, but the biggest rivalry game in West Tennessee soccer is Thursday. Last week: No. 6. This week: Thursday vs. USJ.
7. Adamsville (3-0) – The Lady Cardinals have not allowed a goal yet this season in the first three matches. Last week: No. 7. This week: Thursday at Wayne County.
8. Chester County (5-3) – After falling below .500, the Eaglettes won all three matches in the North Side Shootout to stay in the rankings.. Last week: No. 8. This week: Tuesday at South Side; Thursday at Liberty.