Class 7A-1A Top-10 Polls: Week 6 Edition
April 6, 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 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 | 20-2 | — |
| 2 | Hewitt-Trussville | 20-4 | +1 |
| 3 | Vestavia Hills | 20-8 | +4 |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa County | 19-8 | -2 |
| 5 | Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 19-8 | — |
| 6 | Oak Mountain | 19-9 | +2 |
| 7 | Thompson | 17-12 | -3 |
| 8 | Auburn | 18-9 | +1 |
| 9 | Prattville | 22-5 | +1 |
| 10 | Hoover | 20-11 | -4 |
On the Bubble:
Baker (12-11), Bob Jones (18-12), Central-Phenix City (17-13), Fairhope (15-8), Florence (17-7), Grissom (14-14), Huntsville (17-12), James Clemens (14-14), Opelika (17-13), Sparkman (15-13)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ Enterprise remains firmly in the top spot for another week after taking care of business in its lone game against Pike Liberal Arts, continuing to show consistency at the top of the rankings. Just behind them, Hewitt-Trussville surges up to No. 2 following one of the more impressive weeks in the state, going 4-0 with a signature win over top-five Northridge. Vestavia Hills joins that upper tier of movers, climbing after an undefeated week that featured multiple high-quality wins over Tuscaloosa County, Thompson (twice), and John Carroll Catholic, signaling they’re hitting their stride at the right time as area play approaches.
+ That movement at the top creates some reshuffling just behind them, as Tuscaloosa County slides despite a solid 3-1 week that included a win over Northridge but a loss to Vestavia Hills. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa holds steady at No. 5 after going 2-1 with wins over Hoover and Bibb County, while dropping a tight one-run game to American Christian. Oak Mountain is another team trending upward, jumping two spots after picking up wins over Pell City (twice) and Chelsea, though they were tested in a pair of losses to Oxford on Senior Day.
+ Further down the rankings, Thompson slips after a 1-2 week that saw them split results with top competition, defeating Hoover but dropping two to Vestavia Hills. Auburn continues to build momentum with a strong 3-1 showing down south, notching wins over Fairhope, Daphne, and Mary G. Montgomery, with their only blemish coming in a 10-inning battle against Saraland. Prattville edges up after handling Russell County and Wetumpka, while Hoover falls following a tough stretch that included losses to Thompson, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, and two to American Christian.
Class 6A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northridge | 20-5 | — |
| 2 | Spain Park | 23-7 | +1 |
| 3 | Mountain Brook | 23-4-1 | +1 |
| 4 | Homewood | 21-5 | +1 |
| 5 | Hazel Green | 25-7 | -3 |
| 6 | Saraland | 18-5 | — |
| 7 | Cullman | 17-4 | — |
| 8 | Hartselle | 16-11 | — |
| 9 | Pike Road | 20-4 | +1 |
| 10 | McGill-Toolen | 17-7 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Athens (15-9), Benjamin Russell (18-5), Chelsea (12-14), Fort Payne (16-8), Gadsden City (19-7), Gulf Shores (16-10), Helena (9-13), Hueytown (17-12), Mortimer Jordan (22-5), Oxford (17-10), Pelham (15-8), Pell City (12-10), Rehobeth (16-6), Spanish Fort (9-13), Stanhope Elmore (16-10), Wetumpka (15-7)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ Northridge holds firm at the top spot despite a competitive 3-2 week, showing its ability to handle area play with a sweep over Brookwood while also facing stiff non-area challenges against Hewitt-Trussville and Tuscaloosa County. Just behind them, Spain Park and Mountain Brook both take advantage of strong weeks to move up a spot, each coming off clean area sweeps that reinforce their standing as legitimate contenders. Homewood also slides up within that group after a 2-1 week that included a quality win over Hazel Green, with their only loss coming in walk-off fashion to Bob Jones.
+ That movement is balanced by some reshuffling just below, as Hazel Green drops a few spots following a 2-2 week. They picked up wins over Delaware and Whitesburg Christian but were tested against higher-end competition, falling to Bob Jones and Homewood on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saraland, Cullman, and Hartselle continue to hold steady at No. 6, 7, and 8, respectively, each putting together strong, consistent weeks to maintain their positioning without needing to move.
+ Rounding out the top 10, Pike Road continues its upward trend by climbing another spot after an area sweep of Russell County, building on last week’s debut. McGill-Toolen enters the rankings for the first time this season, earning its place with an impressive area series sweep over Baldwin County, giving the back end of the top 10 a fresh look heading into another key week of play.
Class 5A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Christian | 22-8 | +1 |
| 2 | Faith Academy | 13-7 | -1 |
| 3 | St. Paul's Episcopal | 15-3 | +1 |
| 4 | Northside | 17-5 | -1 |
| 5 | Demopolis | 19-4 | — |
| 6 | Briarwood Christian | 16-7 | — |
| 7 | Moody | 17-5 | +1 |
| 8 | Andalusia | 16-3 | 🆕 |
| 9 | UMS-Wright Prep | 16-7 | -2 |
| 10 | Madison Academy | 17-7 | — |
On the Bubble:
Beauregard (12-9), Boaz (17-8), Charles Henderson (15-8), Corner (12-8), Douglas (13-7), East Limestone (14-7), Elmore County (13-13), Hayden (17-4), Headland (12-8), Jacksonville (11-13), John Carroll Catholic (14-13), Leeds (15-11), Lincoln (14-9), Mobile Christian (13-11), Russellville (12-13), Sardis (15-4), Scottsboro (8-13), Shelby County (17-5), Springville (16-11), Valley (12-7-1), West Point (16-9)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ American Christian reclaims the top spot this week after a dominant stretch against top-tier competition, picking up four wins over 7A ranked opponents, including Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, and Hoover twice. That level of performance against the state’s highest classification separates them at the top, while Faith Academy slips just one spot to No. 2 after a competitive area series with Mobile Christian. The Rams split the first two games but secured the tiebreaker, keeping them firmly in the championship conversation despite the slight drop.
+ Just behind them, St. Paul’s Episcopal makes a notable move after an undefeated week that included an area sweep of Citronelle, allowing them to jump past Northside for the No. 3 spot. Northside slides to No. 4 after splitting its first two area games with Sipsey Valley but ultimately winning the tiebreaker, keeping their overall position stable despite the flip. Demopolis continues to build momentum and rounds out the top five, sweeping Montevallo in area play while also adding quality non-area wins over Opelika and Charles Henderson to further strengthen its résumé.
+ The middle of the rankings sees continued consistency, with Briarwood Christian turning in an undefeated week highlighted by an area sweep of Sylacauga and a walk-off win over 6A-ranked Spain Park, while Moody also impressed by winning its area series over St. Clair County and adding a win over McAdory. Andalusia makes its debut this week after a statement extra-innings win over UMS-Wright, adding to an already strong week that included victories over Geneva and Carroll. UMS-Wright slides back slightly after a 2-1 stretch, defeating Robertsdale and Excel before falling to Andalusia, while Madison Academy holds steady at No. 10 following an undefeated week and an area sweep of Guntersville.
Class 4A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deshler | 24-5 | — |
| 2 | Madison County | 19-4 | — |
| 3 | Westbrook Christian | 14-7 | — |
| 4 | Bibb County | 13-8 | — |
| 5 | Opp | 14-5 | +1 |
| 6 | Brooks | 20-5 | +2 |
| 7 | Oak Grove | 15-9 | +3 |
| 8 | Trinity Presbyterian | 13-7 | 🆕 |
| 9 | Alexandria | 15-9 | 🆕 |
| 10 | Bayside Academy | 14-11 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Central-Florence (12-12), Cherokee County (11-11), Cordova (13-5), Etowah (10-14), Hamilton (15-7), Handley (12-7), Hokes Bluff (14-9), Houston Academy (11-9), Montgomery Catholic (14-6), New Brockton (13-5), Oneonta (11-8), Orange Beach (12-12), Satsuma (15-9), St. Michael Catholic (14-10), Tallassee (12-9), W.S. Neal (12-6)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ Deshler continues to hold down the top spot after a dominant showing this past week, sweeping Central-Florence in a three-game area series without allowing a single run. That level of pitching and defensive execution keeps them firmly at No. 1. Madison County remains right behind them after a solid 3-1 week, sweeping Plainview in area play before adding a win over Arab, with their only setback coming against Russellville. Westbrook Christian also stays put in the top three after going 4-1, picking up multiple wins over out-of-state competition, with their lone loss coming against Mountain Brook.
+ Despite a 1-3 week, Bibb County holds at No. 4 after competing well against strong competition, earning a win over Tuscaloosa Academy while dropping close games to Tuscaloosa County, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, and Marbury. With the top four unchanged, movement begins just behind them as Opp, Brooks, and Oak Grove each slide up following productive weeks in area play, continuing to build momentum as the postseason picture starts to take shape.
+ Further down the rankings, Trinity Presbyterian re-enters the top 10 at No. 8 after an undefeated week, while Alexandria also works its way back into the rankings following a strong showing. Bayside Academy rounds out the top 10, making its debut after a competitive area series with Satsuma in which they split the first two games before securing the tiebreaker in Game 3, giving the back end of the rankings a fresh look heading into another important stretch.
Class 3A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | 18-7 | — |
| 2 | Collinsville | 18-2 | — |
| 3 | Gordo | 16-7 | — |
| 4 | Lee-Scott Academy | 16-7 | — |
| 5 | The Altamont | 10-7 | — |
| 6 | Piedmont | 16-5 | — |
| 7 | Wicksburg | 12-5 | +3 |
| 8 | Excel | 16-7 | +1 |
| 9 | Prattville Christian | 13-8 | -1 |
| 10 | Winfield | 14-9 | -3 |
On the Bubble:
Alabama Christian (10-12), Cottage Hill Christian (14-7), Elkmont (16-7), Flomaton (11-9), Fyffe (13-5), Geraldine (13-7), J.B. Pennington (10-8), Lauderdale County (14-11), Oakman (13-9), Phil Campbell (16-8), Saint James (8-12), The Montgomery Academy (12-12), Thomasville (8-8), Thorsby (14-7)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ Glenwood continues to hold the No. 1 spot, a position they’ve maintained all season, after a solid 3-2 week. The Gators took care of business in area play with a sweep of Dadeville while also picking up a notable win over Columbus (GA). Their two losses came against strong out-of-state competition in Northside (GA) and Central-Phenix City, but their overall body of work keeps them firmly at the top.
+ There’s no movement across spots 1-6 this week, as Collinsville, Gordo, Lee-Scott Academy, The Altamont, and Piedmont all remain in place following productive weeks. Collinsville swept Sylvania in area play and added a win over Plainview, while Gordo continued its strong run with a three-game area sweep of Winfield and a win over Sipsey Valley. Lee-Scott Academy handled Beulah in an area sweep, and The Altamont did the same against Comer, though they were tested in two non-area losses to Hewitt-Trussville. Piedmont rounds out that group with an area sweep over Ohatchee, keeping that top tier stable heading into another key week.
+ Just behind them, Wicksburg is the lone mover within the top 10, climbing to No. 7 after a 3-0 week that included wins over Kinston, Zion Chapel, and New Brockton. Excel splits its week, earning a win over Davidson before falling to UMS-Wright, while Winfield slides to No. 10 after being swept in its area series against Gordo, reshaping the back end of the rankings.
Class 2A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars Hill Bible | 17-5 | — |
| 2 | Ariton | 18-5 | — |
| 3 | Lindsay Lane Christian | 19-6 | — |
| 4 | GW Long | 18-6 | — |
| 5 | Ranburne | 19-6-1 | — |
| 6 | Red Bay | 12-5 | — |
| 7 | Pike Liberal Arts | 13-10 | — |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa Academy | 11-8 | +1 |
| 9 | North Sand Mountain | 13-7 | -1 |
| 10 | Pleasant Valley | 13-5 | — |
On the Bubble:
Bayshore Christian (9-7), Belgreen (12-9), Cold Springs (13-6), Cottonwood (8-7), Geneva County (8-12), Highland Home (8-4), Horseshoe Bend (12-5), J.U. Blacksher (9-10), Lamar County (8-9), Reeltown (10-9), Southeastern (9-7), St. Luke’s Episcopal (10-8), Vincent (9-10), Washington County (11-12), Westminster-Oak Mountain (9-7)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ There’s minimal movement in this week’s Class 2A update, with just a slight shift between Nos. 8 and 9. Mars Hill Bible checks in after a competitive week that included a win over Westminster Christian before falling to higher-classification opponents in Sparkman and Athens. Ariton remains firm at No. 2 following a 2-0 week with quality wins over St. James and Geneva, continuing to show consistency near the top.
+ At the top, the rest of the rankings remain unchanged as several teams continue to build strong résumés. Lindsay Lane Christian holds steady at No. 3 after a 2-0 week with wins over East Lawrence and Belgreen, while G.W. Long continues its impressive season with an area sweep of Abbeville to go along with non-area wins over Eufaula and Opp. Ranburne also put together another strong showing, going 5-1 with wins over Vincent, Holly Pond, Donoho, and Wellborn, with their only loss coming in a tight one-run game against Douglas.
+ Further down the rankings, Red Bay handled business with an area sweep of Lamar County, while Pike Liberal Arts picked up a win over Carroll but dropped games to Enterprise and Providence Christian against tough competition. Tuscaloosa Academy had a solid week as well, earning wins over Bryant and two over Greene County in area play, though they fell to Bibb County. North Sand Mountain clinched an area championship with a sweep of its section, suffering its only loss of the week to Fairview, while Pleasant Valley rounds out the top 10 by holding serve after an area sweep of Sand Rock and a loss to Cleburne County.
Class 1A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leroy | 19-5 | — |
| 2 | Hubbertville | 12-4 | — |
| 3 | Appalachian | 17-3 | +2 |
| 4 | Hackleburg | 16-7 | -1 |
| 5 | Brantley | 9-1 | +4 |
| 6 | Florala | 11-4 | -2 |
| 7 | Fayetteville | 8-15 | -1 |
| 8 | Lynn | 11-4 | -1 |
| 9 | Addison | 11-6 | -1 |
| 10 | South Lamar | 10-6 | — |
On the Bubble:
Athens Bible (13-6), Autauga Academy (7-6), Billingsley (13-5), Ider (14-6), Kinston (10-8), Maplesville (12-10), Millry (8-11), Skyline (9-3), Spring Garden (10-10), Sweet Water (12-10), Victory Christian (9-5)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
+ Leroy and Hubbertville continue to set the tone at the top, holding steady at No. 1 and No. 2 after strong weeks. Leroy secured an area championship by sweeping Fruitdale, while also picking up a win over Washington County and dropping a game to Clarkdale. Hubbertville matched that momentum with an undefeated week, taking care of business with an area sweep over Marion County to keep pressure on the top spot.
+ Just behind them, Appalachian makes a notable jump, moving up two spots after a productive week that included an area sweep of Jefferson Christian, a win over Horseshoe Bend, and a competitive loss to Lincoln. Hackleburg slides back one spot despite a solid week, earning wins over Meek and Haleyville but falling to Phil Campbell. The biggest mover comes from Brantley, who turned in an impressive 2-0 showing, highlighted by a dominant 10-0 win over ranked Florala, along with a win over Zion Chapel, giving them a significant boost in this week’s poll.
+ That movement causes some reshuffling through the middle, as Florala drops two spots after going 2-1, sweeping Pleasant Home in area play but falling to Brantley. Fayetteville, Lynn, and Addison each slide back one spot despite solid overall weeks - Fayetteville swept Winterboro and beat Sylacauga but dropped games to Thorsby and Milan, Lynn picked up a win over Belgreen, and Addison went 3-1 with wins over Dora, Belgreen, and Vinemont, with their only loss coming to Cordova. South Lamar rounds out the top 10, holding steady after an undefeated week that included two area wins over Holy Spirit and a victory against Sulligent.
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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