By Erik Harris, sports editor
With three-plus weeks remaining in the regular season, three local high school basketball squads remain listed in the latest update of the Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings.
In Class 7A, the Hewitt-Trussville girls slip one spot back to No. 3 after suffering back-to-back losses to No. 1 Hoover and No. 2 Vestavia Hills. The Huskies (18-2, 1-1) got back in the win column with a 49-39 Area 6 victory over Spain Park on Tuesday.
In Class 6A, the Pinson Valley boys are off to a dominant start in Area 12 play, handling their first three opponents (Mortimer Jordan, Clay-Chalkville and Gardendale) by an average score of 66-38. The Indians (11-2, 3-0) also scored a 58-54 win over Class 5A No. 1 Ramsay last Saturday, bumping them one spot up to No. 2 in this week’s poll.
In limited action, the Center Point boys step one spot back to No. 4 in Class 5A. The Eagles currently sit at 5-2 after earning their second win over area foe Corner on Tuesday, 51-41.
See complete rankings below.
GIRLS
CLASS 7A
- Hoover (19-0)
- Vestavia Hills (21-2)
- Hewitt-Trussville (19-2)
- Foley (14-3)
- Theodore (18-3)
- Spain Park (17-6)
- Auburn (11-3)
- Sparkman (14-7)
- Gadsden City (13-4)
- Davidson (8-9)
Others nominated: Austin (8-8), Dothan (8-4), James Clemens (8-10), Thompson (14-4).
CLASS 6A
- Hazel Green (21-1)
- Eufaula (15-3)
- McGill-Toolen (12-5)
- Athens (10-1)
- Buckhorn (14-2)
- Hartselle (11-2)
- Northridge (13-4)
- Mortimer Jordan (17-3)
- Oxford (15-4)
- Carver-Montgomery (5-3)
Others nominated: Chelsea (14-5), Cullman (12-7), Madison Academy (6-8), McAdory (10-10), Muscle Shoals (6-7), Opelika (5-7), Scottsboro (10-3).
CLASS 5A
- Central-Tuscaloosa (7-2)
- Pleasant Grove (17-4)
- Charles Henderson (7-2)
- Carver-Birmingham (12-4)
- Selma (3-1)
- Mae Jemison (7-5)
- LeFlore (11-5)
- Lee-Huntsville (6-7)
- Guntersville (11-4)
- Lawrence Co. (12-2)
Others nominated: East Limestone (8-9), Fairfield (9-6), Marbury (7-5), Ramsay (8-10).
CLASS 4A
- Priceville (15-5)
- Anniston (11-3)
- Rogers (16-5)
- Deshler (13-7)
- Jackson (12-2)
- Williamson (9-2)
- Handley (10-8)
- Oneonta (11-5)
- St. James (10-5)
- New Hope (7-5)
Others nominated: Cherokee Co. (14-4), Geneva (9-6), North Jackson (6-6).
CLASS 3A
- Montgomery Academy (14-2)
- Susan Moore (20-2)
- Prattville Christian (17-2)
- T.R. Miller (8-1)
- Hillcrest-Evergreen (9-1)
- Lauderdale Co. (11-3)
- Winfield (15-2)
- Trinity (12-3)
- Phil Campbell (16-5)
- Plainview (18-5)
Others nominated: Collinsville (15-4), Elkmont (10-5), Ohatchee (6-3), Sylvania (15-5).
CLASS 2A
- Pisgah (12-5)
- Spring Garden (18-2)
- Midfield (12-4)
- G.W. Long (8-0)
- Geneva Co. (11-5)
- Hatton (13-2)
- Cold Springs (12-5)
- Ider (15-7)
- Sand Rock (12-7)
- Falkville (16-5)
Others nominated: Mars Hill Bible (4-2), St. Luke’s (9-3), Westminster-Oak Mountain (8-3).
CLASS 1A
- Skyline (17-5)
- Samson (14-2)
- Winterboro (9-0)
- Loachapoka (7-7)
- Coosa Christian (15-2)
- Marion Co. (14-7)
- Florala (7-6)
- Pleasant Home (6-3)
- Lindsay Lane (10-4)
- R.A. Hubbard (5-2)
Others nominated: Covenant Christian (6-1), Vina (7-5).
AISA
- Glenwood (14-1)
- Clarke Prep (15-3)
- Tuscaloosa Academy (11-1)
- Lee-Scott (7-5)
- Southern Academy (9-1)
- Lakeside (7-4)
- Chambers Academy (7-3)
- Lowndes Academy (8-0)
- Sparta (4-5)
- Monroe Academy (7-4)
Others nominated: Edgewood Academy (NA), Fort Dale Academy (NA), Patrician Academy (4-8).
BOYS
CLASS 7A
- Fairhope (18-0)
- Vestavia Hills (19-2)
- Spain Park (19-2)
- Hoover (14-5)
- Sparkman (10-4)
- Huntsville (13-4)
- Gadsden City (14-8)
- James Clemens (11-5)
- Thompson (10-7)
- Austin (6-6)
Others nominated: Albertville (14-4), Baker (10-6), Dothan (8-8), Enterprise (13-4), Florence (7-5), Oak Mountain (13-7).
CLASS 6A
- Huffman (9-2)
- Pinson Valley (11-2)
- Shades Valley (8-3)
- Eufaula (16-3)
- Hartselle (16-2)
- Mountain Brook (16-6)
- Calera (11-6)
- Oxford (16-2)
- Spanish Fort (14-3)
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (11-3)
Others nominated: Buckhorn (14-6), Clay-Chalkville (10-4), Cullman (9-5), Decatur (11-10), Minor (12-6), Muscle Shoals (6-4), Robertsdale (16-5), Scottsboro (13-3), Valley (8-2).
CLASS 5A
- Ramsay (13-5)
- Pleasant Grove (12-4)
- Parker (8-3)
- Center Point (5-2)
- Lee-Huntsville (4-1)
- Sylacauga (11-1)
- Talladega (9-2)
- LeFlore (6-5)
- West Point (13-5)
- Guntersville (12-3)
Others nominated: B.C. Rain (9-4), Carroll-Ozark (14-8), Charles Henderson (14-7), Douglas (12-5), Faith-Mobile (7-6), Greenville (9-7), Lawrence Co. (9-5), Russellville (9-4), Selma (3-2).
CLASS 4A
- Williamson (17-2)
- White Plains (11-3)
- Westminster-Huntsville (12-3)
- Anniston (12-3)
- Good Hope (13-4)
- Dallas Co. (7-1)
- St. Michael (12-7)
- Brooks (10-5)
- Hamilton (12-7)
- West Morgan (6-7)
Others nominated: Central-Florence (12-5), Haleyville (15-5), West Limestone (7-8).
CLASS 3A
- Hillcrest-Evergreen (9-3)
- Fyffe (12-4)
- Cottage Hill (13-1)
- Plainview (19-3)
- Mobile Christian (13-4)
- Opp (11-0)
- Chickasaw (9-2)
- Pike Co. (2-1)
- Piedmont (5-5)
- Elkmont (11-4)
Others nominated: Clements (10-6), Danville (9-6), Geraldine (12-3), Lauderdale Co. (12-4), Providence Christian (10-3), Wicksburg (13-5), Winfield (13-8).
CLASS 2A
- Midfield (14-5)
- Calhoun (8-6)
- North Sand Mountain (13-4)
- Clarke Co. (16-3)
- Section (11-7)
- Geneva Co. (11-2)
- Sand Rock (14-3)
- Hatton (9-4)
- Spring Garden (12-5)
- Lanett (7-2)
Others nominated: Red Bay (7-5), Westbrook Christian (11-4), Westminster-Oak Mountain (8-3).
CLASS 1A
- Skyline (13-4)
- Decatur Heritage (6-7)
- Covenant Christian (12-2)
- Florala (15-3)
- Brantley (7-0)
- Pickens Co. (5-2)
- Ragland (13-4)
- Autaugaville (9-0)
- Belgreen (13-2)
- Jacksonville Christian (9-4)
Others nominated: Athens Bible (6-4), Woodville (8-4).
AISA
- Tuscaloosa Academy (15-0)
- Pike Liberal Arts (10-2)
- Chambers Academy (9-1)
- Jackson Academy (9-1)
- Heritage Christian (12-1)
- Glenwood (13-3)
- Springwood (10-4)
- Clarke Prep (11-5)
- Macon-East (6-5)
- Evangel Christian (3-4)
Others nominated: Morgan Academy (4-7), Sparta (5-6).