Rebels move up, Panthers stand pat in latest ASWA poll
Published 10:03 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2019
There have been, albeit minor, changes in a local team’s position in the post-week one Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA)’s prep poll.
Chambers Academy (1-0) has moved up from the preseason AISA No. 6 spot to No. 4 after a dominant 36-7 win over Lee-Scott last Friday night. The Rebels ran throughout the night, racking up a total of 426 rushing yards. Senior Braxton Allen led all Chambers rushers with 162 yards and a pair of touchdowns on his own. The Rebels face a challenge this week against Tuscaloosa Academy, a team that received votes in this week’s rankings.
The Lanett Panthers (1-0) have stayed pat at the No. 5 spot for 1A programs after pulling off 25-21 victory at 5A Valley last week. Standout performers included juniors Trey Abner and Kadarius Zachery as well as senior Kristian Story. All three of the aforementioned players had an interception, with Zachery grabbing the one to seal the victory. Like Chambers Academy, Lanett will also host a team that received votes in this week’s rankings, as the crosstown rival LaFayette Bulldogs face the Panthers on Friday night.
Below are the full rankings.
CLASS 7A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Hoover (25); 1-0; 309
- McGill-Toolen (1); 1-0; 222
- Central-Phenix City; 0-1; 208
- Thompson; 1-0; 187
- Hewitt-Trussville; 1-0; 166
- Auburn; 1-0; 117
- Mountain Brook; 1-0; 98
- Theodore; 1-0; 81
- Lee-Montgomery; 1-0; 64
- Austin; 1-0; 15
Others receiving votes: Prattville (1-0) 9, Fairhope (0-1) 2, James Clemens (0-1) 2, Spain Park (1-0) 2.
CLASS 6A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Saraland (19); 1-0; 290
- Pinson Valley (5); 0-1; 223
- Muscle Shoals (1); 1-0; 209
- Clay-Chalkville (1); 1-0; 186
- Hueytown; 1-0; 149
- Wetumpka; 1-0; 148
- Oxford; 1-0; 98
- Blount; 1-0; 85
- Jackson-Olin; 1-0; 49
- Opelika; 1-0; 21
Others receiving votes: Spanish Fort (0-1) 16, Helena (1-0) 7, Stanhope Elmore (1-0) 1.
CLASS 5A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Briarwood (17); 0-0; 280
- Ramsay (8); 1-0; 254
- Jasper (1); 1-0; 214
- Demopolis; 1-0; 161
- Central-Clay Co.; 0-0; 156
- Etowah; 1-0; 129
- Russellville; 0-0; 74
- Madison Aca.; 0-1; 64
- Center Point; 1-0; 50
- Mortimer Jordan; 0-1; 22
Others receiving votes: Pleasant Grove (1-0) 21, Greenville (1-0) 18, Vigor (0-1) 17, Alexandria (0-0) 13, Sylacauga (1-0) 6, Parker (1-0) 2, East Limestone (0-0) 1.
CLASS 4A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- UMS-Wright (26); 1-0; 312
- Hokes Bluff; 0-0; 216
- American Chr.; 1-0; 196
- Catholic-Montgomery; 1-0; 160
- Jacksonville; 1-0; 143
- Hillcrest-Evergreen; 0-1; 138
- Andalusia; 0-1; 136
- Headland; 1-0; 73
- North Jackson; 0-0; 45
- Brooks; 1-0; 18
Others receiving votes: Montevallo (0-1) 12, Deshler (0-1) 10, Holtville (0-0) 9, Good Hope (1-0) 3, Lincoln (1-0) 3, Sipsey Valley (1-0) 3, St. John Paul II (1-0) 2, Williamson (0-0) 2, Ashville (1-0) 1.
CLASS 3A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Flomaton (24); 0-0; 306
- Piedmont (1); 0-0; 221
- Gordo (1); 1-0; 211
- Randolph Co.; 0-0; 173
- Pike Co.; 0-0; 158
- Providence Chr.; 1-0; 136
- Geraldine; 1-0; 93
- Midfield; 0-0; 55
- Mobile Chr.; 0-1; 50
- St. James; 1-0; 29
Others receiving votes: Saks (0-1) 12, Winfield (1-0) 11, Westminster-Huntsville (1-0) 5, Montgomery Aca. (1-0) 4, Prattville Chr. (0-0) 4, Fultondale (0-1) 3, Pisgah (0-0) 3, T.R. Miller (0-0) 2, Thomasville (0-0) 2, Walter Wellborn (1-0) 2, Excel (1-0) 1, Oakman (0-0) 1.
CLASS 2A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Fyffe (26); 0-0; 312
- Leroy; 0-0; 219
- Addison; 1-0; 203
- Luverne; 0-0; 177
- Ohatchee; 0-0; 129
- Abbeville; 0-0; 105
- Collinsville; 1-0; 94
- Aliceville; 0-0; 91
- Reeltown; 1-0; 49
- Colbert Co.; 1-0; 35
Others receiving votes: Daleville (1-0) 20, Cottage Hill (0-0) 14, Red Bay (1-0) 12, LaFayette (0-0) 7, Highland Home (0-0) 6, Thorsby (0-1) 3, North Sand Mountain (0-0) 2, Winston Co. (1-0) 2, J.U. Blacksher (1-0) 1, Sulligent (1-0) 1.
CLASS 1A
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Mars Hill Bible (19); 0-0; 288
- Maplesville (7); 1-0; 250
- Sweet Water; 0-0; 194
- Brantley; 0-0; 174
- Lanett; 1-0; 151
- Spring Garden; 0-0; 130
- Pickens Co.; 1-0; 92
- South Lamar; 1-0; 70
- Georgiana; 1-0; 44
- Linden; 0-1; 35
Others receiving votes: Elba (0-1) 19, Millry (0-0) 10, Falkville (1-0) 9, R.A. Hubbard (1-0) 6, Decatur Heritage (1-0) 4, Donoho (0-0) 2, Marion Co. (1-0) 2, Florala (1-0) 1, Winterboro (1-0) 1.
AISA
Team (first-place); W-L; Pts
- Autauga Aca. (25); 1-0; 309
- Glenwood; 2-0; 233
- Wilcox Aca.; 1-0; 184
- Chambers Aca. (1); 1-0; 172
- Monroe Aca.; 0-1; 160
- Escambia Aca.; 0-1; 148
- Macon-East; 0-0; 102
- Morgan Aca.; 0-1; 50
- Edgewood; 1-0; 45
- Pike Liberal Arts; 1-0; 31
Others receiving votes: Tuscaloosa Aca. (1-0) 23, Bessemer Aca. (0-2) 8, Lee-Scott (0-1) 6, Southern Aca. (1-0) 5, Lakeside (0-0) 2, South Choctaw Aca. (1-0) 2, Sparta (1-0) 1, Springwood (1-0) 1.