By Erik Harris, sports editor
The first installment of the Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings have been released.
The Hewitt-Trussville girls, Pinson Valley boys and Center Point boys each debuted in their respective classifications.
Head coach Tonya Hunter has the Hewitt girls off to a 12-0 start, which is good enough for No. 2 in Class 7A, one spot below top-ranked Hoover (7-0). The Huskies have won each of their games by double figures, including eight wins by 20 or more points and five wins by 30 or more points. Their widest margin came at home on Nov. 20 when the girls ran off with a 72-14 victory over Wenonah.
Hewitt-Trussville will look to remain unbeaten on Dec. 22 at Deshler.
The Pinson Valley boys have opened up at No. 3 in Class 6A thanks to a 5-1 start that includes a 65-64 overtime win over McGill-Toolen on Dec. 12 at the Big Red Showcase in Huntsville. Senior Joseph James led the Indians last Saturday with 24 points, followed by Joshua Williams with 20 of his own.
Head coach Darrell Barber and the boys are back in action tonight at home against Gadsden City.
Center Point guard Antonio Reese dribbles around the perimeter during a game on Dec. 15, 2020.
Photo by Erik Harris
The third-ranked Center Point boys improved to 3-1 on Tuesday night at Corner, 57-34. Senior Jordan Chatman led all scorers with 22 points in the Class 5A, Area 12 win.
The Eagles currently sit behind No. 1 Ramsay and No. 2 Parker in the first 5A poll, and hope to gain some ground tonight at home against Helena.
See complete rankings below.
BOYS
CLASS 7A
- Fairhope (11-0)
- Spain Park (12-1)
- Hoover (7-4)
- Vestavia Hills (11-1)
- James Clemens (5-2)
- Thompson (7-4)
- Baker (7-4)
- Huntsville (7-2)
- Austin (5-5)
- Sparkman (7-2)
Others nominated: Enterprise (6-3), Gadsden City (10-3), Oak Mountain (9-4).
CLASS 6A
- Huffman (6-2)
- Shades Valley (7-1)
- Pinson Valley (5-1)
- Hartselle (10-1)
- Mountain Brook (9-4)
- Oxford (4-1)
- Calera (8-5)
- Eufaula (7-3)
- Cullman (9-2)
- Gardendale (4-2)
Others nominated: Clay-Chalkville (3-2), Decatur (7-6), Lee-Montgomery (3-2), Minor (6-4), Muscle Shoals (1-0), Scottsboro (5-1), Wetumpka (5-1).
CLASS 5A
- Ramsay (5-1)
- Parker (6-1)
- Center Point (3-1)
- Lee-Huntsville (2-1)
- Pleasant Grove (3-0)
- Guntersville (7-1)
- Charles Henderson (9-2)
- Tallassee (3-2)
- Lawrence Co. (6-1)
- Fairfield (2-6)
Others nominated: LeFlore (1-3), Russellville (3-2).
CLASS 4A
- Williamson (11-2)
- Anniston (6-0)
- Dallas Co. (3-0)
- White Plains (5-2)
- Brooks (6-1)
- Good Hope (6-1)
- Westminster-Huntsville (8-2)
- Haleyville (9-2)
- Deshler (7-2)
- West Morgan (4-5)
Others nominated: Montevallo (3-5).
CLASS 3A
- Plainview (13-1)
- Cottage Hill (6-0)
- Fyffe (6-2)
- Hillcrest-Evergreen (5-0)
- Mobile Christian (10-2)
- Piedmont (2-2)
- Pike Co. (0-0)
- Chickasaw (7-1)
- Opp (5-0)
- Elkmont (8-1)
Others nominated: Danville (7-3), Houston Academy (7-1), Lauderdale Co. (4-2), Providence Christian (7-1), Wicksburg (9-3).
CLASS 2A
- Midfield (6-2)
- Clarke Co. (8-0)
- Calhoun (5-5)
- Westbrook Christian (7-1)
- North Sand Mountain (6-2)
- Geneva Co. (8-2)
- Section (5-4)
- Red Bay (1-1)
- Vincent (4-5)
- Mars Hill Bible (1-3)
Others nominated: None.
CLASS 1A
- Pickens Co. (0-1)
- Skyline (5-1)
- Decatur Heritage (2-3)
- Jacksonville Christian (6-1)
- Florala (8-2)
- Covenant Christian (3-1)
- Brantley (5-0)
- Belgreen (5-1)
- Autaugaville (0-0)
- Woodville (4-1)
Others nominated: Athens Bible (4-2), Georgiana (2-3), Keith (1-3).
GIRLS
CLASS 7A
- Hoover (7-0)
- Hewitt-Trussville (12-0)
- Vestavia Hills (12-2)
- Foley (8-2)
- Spain Park (10-4)
- Auburn (8-1)
- Theodore (9-3)
- Sparkman (7-5)
- James Clemens (4-6)
- Gadsden City (5-1)
Others nominated: Albertville (5-0), Bob Jones (4-6), Dothan (4-3), Enterprise (3-3), Thompson (7-3).
CLASS 6A
- Hazel Green (10-0)
- Eufaula (9-0)
- Northridge (9-0)
- McGill-Toolen (8-3)
- Buckhorn (9-0)
- Athens (7-1)
- Muscle Shoals (4-3)
- Madison Academy (5-4)
- Hartselle (6-1)
- Mortimer Jordan (10-2)
Others nominated: Chelsea (9-2), Cullman (7-3), Homewood (6-4), Huffman (6-4), McAdory (5-6), Opelika (4-2), Oxford (6-1).
CLASS 5A
- Central-Tuscaloosa (5-0)
- Charles Henderson (3-1)
- Pleasant Grove (9-2)
- Carver-Birmingham (6-4)
- Ramsay (3-5)
- East Limestone (4-5)
- LeFlore (7-3)
- Fairfield (6-4)
- Briarwood Christian (7-0)
- Lawrence Co. (6-2)
Others nominated: Center Point (3-2).
CLASS 4A
- Deshler (7-3)
- Rogers (5-3)
- Priceville (8-3)
- North Jackson (3-1)
- Handley (7-3)
- Anniston (5-3)
- New Hope (5-2)
- Oneonta (8-3)
- St. James (7-4)
- Jackson (7-2)
Others nominated: Straughn (7-4), Sumter Central (0-0).
CLASS 3A
- Montgomery Academy (6-1)
- Susan Moore (10-0)
- Prattville Christian (10-1)
- T.R. Miller (2-0)
- Winfield (8-0)
- Phil Campbell (6-3)
- Lauderdale Co. (4-1)
- Greensboro (0-0)
- Plainview (9-4)
- Childersburg (6-2)
Others nominated: Elkmont (7-4), Geneva (5-5), Sylvania (3-4).
CLASS 2A
- Pisgah (5-2)
- Spring Garden (5-1)
- Geneva Co. (6-4)
- Midfield (8-1)
- Hatton (8-2)
- Collinsville (3-4)
- Cold Springs (6-5)
- G.W. Long (3-0)
- Sand Rock (6-4)
- Ider (7-3)
Others nominated: Falkville (7-2), Mars Hill Bible (2-1), St. Luke’s (7-2), Tanner (5-2).
CLASS 1A
- Skyline (7-1)
- Loachapoka (7-7)
- Florala (5-4)
- Brantley (3-1)
- Winterboro (4-0)
- Samson (8-2)
- Pleasant Home (4-0)
- Coosa Christian (8-2)
- J.F. Shields (2-1)
- Lindsay Lane (5-2)
Others nominated: Athens Bible (4-1), Belgreen (6-5), Covenant Christian (1-1), Georgiana (1-5), Notasulga (0-1), R.A. Hubbard (3-1), Red Level (3-1), Vina (5-2).
