By Gary Lloyd
Clay-Chalkville is No. 3 in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A rankings of the season.
The Cougars (9-1) trail just Hoover (10-0) and Auburn (9-1). The rest of the top 10, in order, are McGill-Toolen, Bob Jones, Shades Valley, Blount, Vestavia Hills, Oxford and Bessemer City.
Clay-Chalkville hosts Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa on Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
Hewitt-Trussville travels to No. 5 Bob Jones (9-1) on Friday for the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
Hartselle (8-2), Pinson Valley’s Class 5A first round opponent, received five votes for top 10 consideration in the Class 5A poll.
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