Chester County becomes new No. 1 in boys soccer Elite Eight after Week 6

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Chester County's Nathan Greer (20) and Madison Academic's Benito Rodriguez (14) compete for the ball during the Best of the West tournament at University School of Jackson in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, April 28, 2017.

A look at the top high school boys 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. Chester County (7-0) – The Eagles are undefeated on the season, and they are top of the District 14-AA standings. With a win over Lexington Monday, they will secure the No. 1 seed in the district tournament. This week: Monday at Lexington; Tuesday vs. Milan; Thursday vs. Hardin County. Last week: No. 4.

2. Sacred Heart (5-1-1) – What a week for the Knights as the picked up two 2-1 wins over the other two Division II-A teams in Jackson. This week: Monday at Fayette Academy; Tuesday vs. North Side; Friday vs. Madison. Last week: No. 5.

3. USJ (12-2) – Dealing with injuries, the Bruins suffered two losses in Division II-A play before ending the week with a win over Jackson Christian. Now they prepare for the Best of the West this week. This week: Wednesday vs. Dyersburg; Thursday vs. Henry County. Last week: No. 1.

4. McNairy Central (6-1) – The Bobcats showed their potential with a 6-1 win over North Side to improve to 5-1 in District 14-AA play. They are looking at the No. 2 seed in the district tournament. This week: Tuesday vs. Adamsville. Last week: No. 6.

5. North Side (6-2) – The Indians went from the verge of clinching the District 14-AA No. 1 seed to taking two losses to sit a 4-2 in district play. They will try to rebound this week in the Best of the West tournament. This week: Tuesday vs. Sacred Heart; Thursday vs. Madison. Last week: No. 3.

6. Jackson Christian (8-3) – The Eagles lost to both Jackson Division II-A teams this week, and with a loss to ECS this week, they would be the No. 4 seed in the district. This week: Thursday at ECS. Last week: No. 2.

7. Lexington (6-4) – While the Tigers picked up a forfeit a win this past week, they have one key district game this week before playing in the Best of the West tournament. This week: Monday vs. Chester County; Tuesday vs. Westview; Friday vs. TCA. Last week: No. 8.

8. Madison (5-6) – The Mustangs got a one-goal win over the team that dropped out of the rankings for the right to jump back in. This week: Monday at Middleton; Thursday vs. North Side; Friday vs. Sacred Heart. Last week: Not ranked.

Dropped out: Haywood (5-2).

On the bubble: TCA (4-2); Crockett County (7-6); Westview (4-5-2).

Reach Michael Odom at michodom@jacksonsun.com or 731-425-9754. Follow him on Twitter @JSWriterMichael.