Class 7A-1A Top-10 Polls: Week 5 Edition
March 30, 2026
ALABAMA — The 2026 Alabama high school baseball season continues to take shape as teams move deeper into their schedules and results across the state provide added clarity within each classification. With more games now in the books, early trends are beginning to emerge as programs build consistency and establish position against a mix of competition.
This past week featured another full slate of action, including area play, spring break competition, and key non-area matchups. Several teams continued to strengthen their résumés with quality wins, while others were tested against demanding schedules that have already led to movement throughout the polls. As the season progresses, the margin for error remains tight across multiple classifications.
With that in mind, we present the updated Class 7A-1A Top 10 rankings. Below you’ll find the latest polls for each classification, along with teams on the bubble and weekly notes highlighting key results and notable developments from around the state.
Class 7A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise | 19-2 | — |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa County | 16-7 | — |
| 3 | Hewitt-Trussville | 16-4 | +1 |
| 4 | Thompson | 16-10 | -1 |
| 5 | Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 17-7 | — |
| 6 | Hoover | 20-7 | — |
| 7 | Vestavia Hills | 16-8 | — |
| 8 | Oak Mountain | 16-7 | +1 |
| 9 | Auburn | 15-8 | -1 |
| 10 | Prattville | 20-5 | — |
On the Bubble:
Baker (11-9), Bob Jones (15-11), Central-Phenix City (12-13), Fairhope (14-7), Florence (16-6), Grissom (11-12), Huntsville (13-12), James Clemens (12-12), Opelika (17-10), Sparkman (13-11)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Enterprise remains at the top spot and did not play this past week, holding a 19-2 record.
- Tuscaloosa County faced strong competition and went 2-3, defeating Wetumpka and Helena while falling to Northridge, Houston, and Rossview.
- Hewitt-Trussville competed in the Riverdale Classic in Tennessee, earning wins over Lane Tech, Maine South, and Science Hill before falling to Blackman.
- Thompson also played in the Riverdale Classic, finishing 3-3 with wins over Oakland, Lane Tech, and Mundelein while dropping games to Maine South, Siegel, and Braddock.
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa went 3-2, taking two of three in a series against Northside, defeating Brookwood, and falling to Cullman.
- Hoover posted a 5-1 week with wins over Marbury, Plainview, Smiths Station, Jacksonville, and Christian County, with its only loss coming against Golden.
- Vestavia Hills finished 3-1, earning wins over Hartselle, Wetumpka, Marbury, and St. Clair County while falling to Houston.
- Oak Mountain went undefeated with wins over Hartselle, Oak Lawn, Lincoln County, Munford, and Rossview.
- Auburn went 3-1, sweeping Dothan and defeating Russell County, with its lone loss coming to Pike Road.
- Prattville finished 2-2 at the Gulf Coast Classic, defeating Homewood and Douglas while falling to Normal Community and Winfield.
Class 6A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northridge | 17-3 | — |
| 2 | Hazel Green | 23-5 | — |
| 3 | Spain Park | 21-6 | +2 |
| 4 | Mountain Brook | 19-4-1 | — |
| 5 | Homewood | 19-4 | -2 |
| 6 | Saraland | 14-5 | +1 |
| 7 | Cullman | 12-3 | +1 |
| 8 | Hartselle | 12-11 | -2 |
| 9 | Wetumpka | 13-5 | +1 |
| 10 | Pike Road | 18-4 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Athens (12-8), Baldwin County (12-9), Benjamin Russell (16-4), Chelsea (12-10), Fort Payne (13-8), Gadsden City (16-5), Gulf Shores (13-9), Helena (8-12), Hueytown (13-12), McGill-Toolen (14-7), Mortimer Jordan (18-5), Oxford (15-8), Pelham (13-6), Pell City (8-8), Rehobeth (16-4-1), Russell County (11-9), Spanish Fort (8-10), Stanhope Elmore (12-10)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Northridge remains at the top after a 2-1 week, defeating Tuscaloosa County and splitting a pair of games with American Christian.
- Hazel Green holds at No. 2 after a 4-0 week, earning convincing wins over a pair of area opponents.
- Spain Park had one of the strongest weeks in the state, going 7-0 with wins over nationally-ranked Farragut, Plainview, Oak Lawn, Stanhope Elmore, Lauderdale County, Smiths Station, and St. Clair County.
- Mountain Brook finished as co-champions of the Gulf Coast Classic, going 6-0-1 with wins over Normal Community, Douglas, Fayetteville, Oakman, and Oak Grove, while tying Oak Ridge in a 14-inning championship game.
- Homewood went 4-2 with wins over West Limestone, Muscle Shoals, Hatton, and Lawrence County, while falling to Prattville and Grove City.
- Saraland posted an undefeated week, beating Baldwin County and sweeping both Blount and Excel.
- Cullman extends its winning streak to nine games after victories over Buckhorn, Brookwood, and Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa.
- Hartselle went 1-3, defeating Smiths Station while falling to Vestavia Hills, Oak Mountain, and Fairhope.
- Wetumpka went 1-3 against strong competition, earning a win over Munford while losing to Tuscaloosa County, Vestavia Hills, and Bearden.
- Pike Road enters the Top 10 at 18-4 after earning its biggest win of the season over Auburn, along with a win over Charles Henderson, while falling to Opelika.
Class 5A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Academy | 10-6 | — |
| 2 | American Christian | 19-8 | — |
| 3 | Northside | 12-4 | — |
| 4 | St. Paul's Episcopal | 12-3 | — |
| 5 | Demopolis | 14-4 | — |
| 6 | Briarwood Christian | 13-7 | — |
| 7 | UMS-Wright Prep | 14-6 | — |
| 8 | Moody | 14-4 | — |
| 9 | Shelby County | 15-4 | — |
| 10 | Madison Academy | 15-7 | — |
On the Bubble:
Andalusia (13-3), Beauregard (10-5), Boaz (14-7), Charles Henderson (13-7), Douglas (10-7), East Limestone (13-6), Elmore County (10-13), Hayden (15-2), Headland (10-6), Jacksonville (8-10), John Carroll Catholic (12-11), Leeds (13-9), Lincoln (11-8), Mobile Christian (11-9), Russellville (8-13), Sardis (13-3), Scottsboro (7-11), Springville (13-9), Valley (11-5-1), West Point (14-7)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Faith Academy remains at the top after a 2-1 week, defeating Theodore and Bryant while outscoring them 34-1, with its only loss coming in a 1-0 game to Presbyterian Christian.
- American Christian continues its strong play with a 2-1 week, splitting with top-ranked 6A Northridge and defeating Tuscaloosa Academy.
- Northside went 1-2, dropping two of three games in a competitive series against 7A-ranked Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa.
- St. Paul’s Episcopal went 3-0 with wins over Citronelle, scoring double-digit runs in all three contests.
- Demopolis extended its winning streak with a 3-0 week, sweeping Selma in a three-game series.
- Briarwood Christian finished 3-2 with wins over Bayside Academy, Sylvania, and Russellville, while falling to Gardendale and Springdale.
- UMS-Wright went 3-1 with wins over Jasper, Maplesville, and Orange Beach, with its only loss coming in a one-run game to Winfield.
- Moody went 2-1, defeating White Plains and Minor while dropping a one-run contest to Oxford.
- Shelby County finished 3-1 with wins over Muscle Shoals, GW Long, and Normal West, with its only loss coming to Florence.
- Madison Academy went 4-1, sweeping Ardmore while scoring double-digit runs in all three games, and also defeating Randolph before falling to Mars Hill Bible.
Class 4A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deshler | 20-5 | — |
| 2 | Madison County | 16-3 | — |
| 3 | Westbrook Christian | 10-6 | — |
| 4 | Bibb County | 12-5 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery Catholic | 14-4 | — |
| 6 | Opp | 12-4 | — |
| 7 | Satsuma | 14-6 | +3 |
| 8 | Brooks | 17-5 | — |
| 9 | St. Michael Catholic | 13-8 | -2 |
| 10 | Oak Grove | 13-9 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Alexandria (12-8), Ashford (11-6), Bayside Academy (12-9), Central-Florence (11-9), Cordova (10-5), Etowah (6-12), Hamilton (12-6), Hokes Bluff (11-9), Houston Academy (9-7), New Brockton (11-4), Oneonta (8-7), Orange Beach (10-11), Plainview (9-8), Trinity Presbyterian (12-7), WS Neal (10-6), West Limestone (11-10), Wilson (13-10)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Deshler went 6-1 on the week while competing in multiple spring break tournaments, earning wins over Pell City, Lexington, Munford, White Plains, Lawrence County, and Piedmont, with its only loss coming against Van Buren.
- Madison County added to its résumé with a 2-0 week, defeating 6A Buckhorn and 7A Sparkman.
- Westbrook Christian went 3-0, including an area sweep of Etowah and a win over Southside.
- Bibb County finished 3-0 with wins over Cordova, South Lamar, and Sipsey Valley.
- Montgomery Catholic 3-0, defeating St. James and sweeping Booker T. Washington in area play.
- Opp continues its strong run, earning wins over Dale County, Holmes County, and Pleasant Home.
- Satsuma moves up after a 4-0 week with wins over Mobile Christian, Flomaton, Cottage Hill Christian, and Excel.
- Brooks went 5-1 in tournament play, defeating White Plains, Munford, Elmore County, Sylacauga, and Fayetteville, with its only loss coming to Red Bay.
- St. Michael Catholic went 2-1, beating Paragould and Baldwin County while falling in a one-run game to Douglas.
- Oak Grove re-enters the Top 10 after a 4-1 week with wins over Sylvania, Thorsby, Fayetteville, and Springdale, with its only loss coming to Mountain Brook.
Class 3A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | 15-5 | — |
| 2 | Collinsville | 15-2 | — |
| 3 | Gordo | 12-7 | +1 |
| 4 | Lee-Scott Academy | 13-7 | +1 |
| 5 | The Altamont | 7-6 | -2 |
| 6 | Piedmont | 13-5 | — |
| 7 | Winfield | 13-6 | — |
| 8 | Prattville Christian | 11-7 | — |
| 9 | Excel | 15-6 | +1 |
| 10 | Wicksburg | 9-5 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Beulah (7-5), Cottage Hill Christian (10-7), Elkmont (13-6), Flomaton (10-6), Fyffe (13-3), Geraldine (10-7), JB Pennington (9-5), Lauderdale County (10-11), Oakman (10-9), Phil Campbell (12-8), Saint James (6-10), The Montgomery Academy (10-10), Thomasville (7-8), Thorsby (11-7)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Glenwood remains at the top after a 3-0 week, earning wins over Vincent, Calera, and Hueytown.
- Collinsville went 3-1 with wins over Mortimer Jordan, University Charter, and Paragould, with its only loss coming against Oak Ridge.
- Waterloo finished 3-1 with victories over South Lamar, Hale County, and Lamar County, while falling to Bibb County.
- Lee-Scott Academy went 2-1, defeating Alabama Christian and Cottondale while losing to 7A Opelika.
- The Altamont School remains at 7-6 and did not play during the week.
- Piedmont went 2-2, splitting with Cherokee County, defeating Spring Garden, and dropping a one-run game to top-ranked 4A Deshler.
- Winfield went 3-3 with wins over UMS-Wright, Prattville, and South Lamar, while falling to Florence, GW Long, and New Hope.
- Prattville Christian posted a 3-0 week, defeating Dadeville twice and Trinity Presbyterian.
- Excel went 1-3, defeating Sweet Water while dropping games to Saraland (twice) and Satsuma.
- Wicksburg re-enters the Top 10 after a 1-0 week with a win over Kinston.
Class 2A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars Hill Bible | 16-3 | — |
| 2 | Ariton | 16-5 | — |
| 3 | Lindsay Lane Christian | 17-6 | — |
| 4 | GW Long | 14-6 | — |
| 5 | Ranburne | 14-5-1 | — |
| 6 | Red Bay | 10-4 | — |
| 7 | Pike Liberal Arts | 12-8 | — |
| 8 | North Sand Mountain | 11-6 | — |
| 9 | Tuscaloosa Academy | 8-6 | — |
| 10 | Pleasant Valley | 11-5 | — |
On the Bubble:
Bayshore Christian (7-6), Belgreen (12-6), Cold Spring (11-6), Cottonwood (7-7), Geneva County (6-11), Highland Home (8-4), Horseshoe Bend (10-4), JU Blacksher (8-7), Lamar County (8-7), Reeltown (8-9), Southeastern (9-5), St. Luke's Episcopal (9-7), Vincent (8-7), Washington County (10-10), Westminster-Oak Mountain (7-5)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Mars Hill Bible continues to look like the clear top team in Class 2A, going 4-1 with wins over Van Buren, Lexington, Randolph, and Madison Academy, with its only loss also coming against Van Buren.
- Ariton went 3-2, earning wins over Ramsey, Fayette County, and Geneva County while dropping close games to Chelsea and Magnolia.
- Lindsay Lane Christian finished 3-1 with wins over Belgreen, Wilson, and Elkmont while scoring double-digit runs in each victory, with its only loss coming to St. John Paul II.
- GW Long went 2-2, defeating Winfield and Maplesville while falling to Shelby County and Florence.
- Ranburne went 1-1, defeating Central Coosa and falling to Alexandria.
- Red Bay went 2-0 with wins over Brooks and Phil Campbell.
- Pike Liberal Arts had a strong 3-0 week, highlighted by a win over 7A Dothan along with two victories over Luverne.
- Tuscaloosa Academy went 1-2, earning a win over Central while falling to American Christian and Sipsey Valley.
- Pleasant Valley went 3-0 with wins over Gaston (twice) and Section.
Class 1A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leroy | 16-4 | — |
| 2 | Hubbertville | 10-4 | +6 |
| 3 | Hackleburg | 14-6 | -1 |
| 4 | Florala | 9-3 | -1 |
| 5 | Appalachian | 13-2 | — |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 5-13 | -2 |
| 7 | Lynn | 10-4 | — |
| 8 | Addison | 8-5 | +1 |
| 9 | Brantley | 7-1 | +1 |
| 10 | South Lamar | 7-7 | -4 |
On the Bubble:
Athens Bible (10-5), Autauga Academy (7-5), Billingsley (8-2), Ider (12-6), Kinston (9-7), Maplesville (11-9), Millry (8-9), Skyline (7-2), Spring Garden (6-10), Sweet Water (10-10), Victory Christian (6-4)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Leroy remains at the top after a 3-0 week with wins over Thomasville and a doubleheader sweep of Millry.
- Hubbertville makes the biggest jump in this update after a perfect 4-0 week, earning wins over Hackleburg, South Lamar, Meek, and Pickens Academy.
- Hackleburg drops a spot after going 3-1, defeating Smithville, Meek, and Winston County, with its only loss coming against Hubbertville.
- Florala went 1-1, defeating Dale County while falling to Holmes County.
- Appalachian continues its strong play with a 3-0 week, earning wins over Brindlee Mountain, Jacksonville Christian, and Pisgah.
- Fayetteville slides after a challenging week, dropping games to Boaz, Mountain Brook, John Carroll Catholic, and Oak Grove.
- Lynn went 2-0 with wins over Carbon Hill and Winston County.
- Addison did not play during the week.
- South Lamar went 0-4 against strong competition, falling to Bibb County, Gordo, Winfield, and Hubbertville.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Montgomery Summer ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| Montgomery Rising Stars ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| Huntsville Summer ID | June 9, 2026 | James Clemens High School |
| Huntsville Rising Stars ID | June 9, 2026 | James Clemens High School |
| Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only) | June 16-17, 2026 | River Run Park |
| Gulf Coast Summer ID | June 23, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | June 23, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Birmingham Summer ID | June 30, 2026 | Pelham High School |
| Birmingham Rising Stars ID | June 30, 2026 | Pelham High School |
| Tuscaloosa Summer ID | July 7, 2026 | Northridge High School |
| Tuscaloosa Rising Stars ID | July 7, 2026 | Northridge High School |
| Wiregrass Summer ID | July 14, 2026 | Enterprise High School |
| Wiregrass Rising Stars ID | July 14, 2026 | Enterprise High School |
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