High School Football Rankings: Pinson Valley Remains In Top 5

TRUSSVILLE, AL — This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association poll did not reward local schools Center Point and Clay-Chalkville, despite those teams notching impressive wins. Pinson Valley is the only ranked team in the area this week.

Pinson Valley took care of business last week, defeating Pell City 44-0, as the defending state champs retained their no. 4 ranking. The Indians face Lee this week.

Center Point remained unranked, despite a 44-10 mauling of Moody. The Egales can possibly capture a region title, however. Center Point faces 4th-ranked Central-Clay County Friday.

Clay-Chalkville beat previously undefeated Oxford 26-14, and have secured a postseason berth as they head to the final stretch of the season. The Cougars face Huffman this week.

Hewitt-Trussville beat regional foe Tuscaloosa County 24-21, and look to finish the season in strong fashion despite being eliminated from playoff contention. The Huskies face top-ranked Thompson Friday.

Here are the updated ASWA rankings:

Class 7A

1. Thompson (19); 8-0; 262

2. McGill-Toolen (3); 8-0; 212

3. Central-Phenix City (1); 8-1; 187

4. Hoover; 7-1; 167

5. Theodore; 7-1; 130

6. James Clemens; 6-2; 108

7. Mountain Brook; 7-1; 94

8. Auburn; 6-2; 59

9. Sparkman; 7-1; 48

10. Prattville; 6-2; 27

Class 6A

1. Saraland (21); 8-0; 270

2. Muscle Shoals (2); 9-0; 213

3. Hueytown; 8-0; 184

4. Pinson Valley; 6-2; 154

5. Blount; 7-1; 119

6. Opelika; 7-1; 107

7. Oxford; 7-1; 93

8. Gardendale; 7-1; 66

9. Helena; 7-1; 49

10. St. Paul's; 6-2; 31

Class 5A

1. Jasper (23); 8-0; 276

2. Bibb Co.; 8-0; 205

3. Pleasant Grove; 7-1; 161

4. Central-Clay Co.; 6-2; 128

5. Etowah; 8-1; 124

6. Ramsay; 7-2; 106

7. Faith-Mobile; 8-0; 100

8. Briarwood; 7-1; 75

9. Mortimer Jordan; 7-2; 58

10. Alexandria; 6-1; 30