By Erik Harris, sports editor
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its second round of high school softball rankings.
In Class 7A, Hewitt-Trussville holds its spot at No. 1 following a 6-0 showing at the Gulf Coast Classic. The Huskies currently sit at 23-1-1 overall, including a 2-0 mark in Area 6 play.
In Class 6A, Springville is up one spot to No. 8 this week. The Tigers (13-5, 1-0) opened up Area 13 play last Thursday with a 6-5 road win over Oxford, and have not been back on the field since.
See full rankings below.
CLASS 7A
1. Hewitt-Trussville (23-1-1)
2. Fairhope (16-1)
3. Bob Jones (12-2)
4. Spain Park (16-4)
5. Central-Phenix City (17-1)
6. Vestavia Hills (14-4)
7. Thompson (21-4)
8. Austin (14-5)
9. Sparkman (10-2)
10. Hoover (18-10)
Others nominated: Albertville (11-8), Auburn (10-7), Baker (8-14), Dothan (19-5), Enterprise (10-8), Oak Mountain (13-6).
CLASS 6A
1. Athens (19-5)
2. Helena (20-4)
3. Buckhorn (15-2)
4. Spanish Fort (18-3)
5. Hazel Green (15-7)
6. Pell City (14-2)
7. Fort Payne (17-2)
8. Springville (13-5)
9. Cullman (11-7)
10. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (19-4)
Others nominated: Baldwin County (5-4), Chelsea (13-7), Chilton County (15-10), Gardendale (13-10-1), Hartselle (9-8), Oxford (9-8), Saraland (13-7), Scottsboro (10-10), Wetumpka (18-10).
CLASS 5A
1. Faith Academy (14-1-1)
2. Tallassee (14-6-2)
3. Brewbaker Tech (19-2)
4. Elmore County (21-5)
5. Hayden (16-5-1)
6. Ardmore (12-8)
7. Alexandria (14-8)
8. Lawrence County (17-8)
9. Satsuma (17-4)
10. Corner (10-4)
Others nominated: East Limestone (11-5-1), John Carroll (11-5), Rehobeth (9-9), Sylacauga (11-3-1).
CLASS 4A
1. Curry (27-5)
2. Rogers (12-3)
3. Northside (21-5)
4. Cleburne County (18-4)
5. Madison County (16-4)
6. Dale County (15-11)
7. North Jackson (10-7)
8. Wilson (10-7)
9. Alabama Christian (9-13)
10. Cherokee County (8-6)
Others nominated: Etowah (14-4), Gordo (10-8), Madison Academy (11-2), Priceville (10-7-1).
CLASS 3A
1. Prattville Christian (15-5)
2. Houston Academy (20-3)
3. Plainview (13-2-1)
4. Pleasant Valley (15-7)
5. Mobile Christian (15-5)
6. Opp (19-6-1)
7. Danville (11-5)
8. Oakman (7-4)
9. Wicksburg (17-9)
10. Fyffe (7-4-2)
Others nominated: Beulah (12-10), Collinsville (3-2), Elkmont (9-3-1), Geraldine (6-4-1), Winfield (12-8-1).
CLASS 2A
1. Pisgah (9-4)
2. Sumiton Christian (12-7)
3. Hatton (10-10)
4. G.W. Long (11-2)
5. Leroy (20-3)
6. Mars Hill Bible (12-7)
7. Orange Beach (15-4)
8. Spring Garden (7-3)
9. Sand Rock (9-8-1)
10. Red Bay (10-6)
Others nominated: Cold Springs (8-6), Falkville (9-9), Vincent (11-3), West End (5-0), Winston County (4-7).
CLASS 1A
1. Brantley (10-5)
2. South Lamar (11-2)
3. Skyline (10-2)
4. Appalachian (8-2)
5. Ragland (6-5)
6. Maplesville (15-9)
7. Sweet Water (10-11)
8. Kinston (9-10)
9. Millry (11-6)
10. Athens Bible (6-7)
Others nominated: Belgreen (7-6), Berry (8-9), Cherokee (9-3), Holy Spirit (2-6).
AISA
1. Pike Liberal Arts (17-7)
2. Macon East (22-9)
3. Clarke Prep (18-5)
4. Bessemer Academy (12-3)
5. Glenwood (17-11)
6. Hooper Academy (15-8)
7. Edgewood (13-13)
8. Southern Academy (13-3)
9. Lakeside (11-12)
10. Abbeville Christian (10-10)
Others nominated: Jackson Academy (8-2).