Class 7A-1A Top-10 Polls: Week 1 Edition
March 2, 2026
ALABAMA - One week into the 2026 high school baseball season, the early landscape across Alabama is beginning to take shape.
Opening Week action throughout the state, along with a highly competitive field at the Prep Baseball Alabama Kickoff Classic, provided an initial benchmark for several classifications. While the sample size remains limited, the level of competition offered enough data points to justify adjustments in this week’s update.
As teams continue to settle into the rhythm of the season, early results have already created separation in some areas, while other classifications remain tightly contested.
Below are the updated Class 7A-1A Top 10 rankings entering Week 2, along with teams on the bubble and weekly notes from the opening stretch of play.
Class 7A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoover | 7-1 | — |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa County | 8-0 | — |
| 3 | Bob Jones | 6-2 | — |
| 4 | Thompson | 4-3 | — |
| 5 | Hewitt-Trussville | 5-0 | +1 |
| 6 | Vestavia Hills | 5-0 | +1 |
| 7 | Auburn | 6-1 | +3 |
| 8 | Enterprise | 7-0 | +1 |
| 9 | Oak Mountain | 5-3 | 🆕 |
| 10 | James Clemens | 4-3 | -2 |
On the Bubble:
Baker (4-2), Central-Phenix City (2-6), Daphne (2-6), Dothan (3-3), Fairhope (3-3), Grissom (3-4), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (6-2), Opelika (7-1), Prattville (6-1), Sparkman (4-3)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Hoover remains at the top after a strong opening week, picking up two wins over ranked James Clemens. The Buccaneers’ lone loss came in a narrow 6-5 contest against The Bennett School.
- Defending champion Tuscaloosa County is off to an impressive 8-0 start, highlighted by Kickoff Classic wins over Bob Jones, Central-Phenix City, and Pell City.
- Bob Jones opened the season 6-2, with losses coming to Tuscaloosa County and IMG Academy (1-0). The Patriots earned two quality wins over Thompson during the week.
- Thompson sits at 4-3, with notable wins over Oak Mountain, Helena, and The First Academy. Two of their losses came against Bob Jones.
- Hewitt-Trussville has started 5-0, including a key win over James Clemens, while Vestavia Hills also remains unbeaten at 5-0.
- Auburn is off to a 6-1 start, with its only loss coming in a tightly contested 1-0 game against nationally-ranked Venice (FL).
- State runner-up Enterprise stands at 7-0 after a strong week, capped by a 10-2 win over Prattville.
- Oak Mountain enters the poll after a 5-3 start, highlighted by an impressive 12-2 win over Parkview (GA).
- James Clemens rounds out the Top 10 at 4-3, with two of its losses coming against No. 1 Hoover.
- Central-Phenix City, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, and Prattville are among the teams just outside the poll following competitive Week 1 showings.
Class 6A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homewood | 6-0 | +1 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 5-2 | +1 |
| 3 | Mountain Brook | 5-1 | +1 |
| 4 | Northridge | 7-0 | +2 |
| 5 | Hazel Green | 7-2 | +2 |
| 6 | Spain Park | 5-3 | -1 |
| 7 | Hartselle | 3-5 | -6 |
| 8 | Saraland | 3-3 | — |
| 9 | Pell City | 2-3 | — |
| 10 | Pelham | 5-0 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Athens (4-2), Baldwin County (5-2), Benjamin Russell (4-1), Calera (3-2), Cullman (3-1), Fort Payne (4-2), Gadsden City (7-0), Gardendale (2-5), Gulf Shores (3-4), Helena (1-5), Hueytown (3-5), McGill-Toolen (5-2), Mortimer Jordan (7-0), Rehobeth (7-1), Spanish Fort (1-4), Stanhope Elmore (2-3), Wetumpka (4-1)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Homewood takes over the top spot after opening the season 6-0, highlighted by three quality wins at the Terry Sykes Memorial Tournament in Troy.
- Chelsea and Mountain Brook each move up one spot. Chelsea went 2-1 at the Kickoff Classic and added a notable win over American Christian, while Mountain Brook’s only loss came in an 8-6 contest against Presbyterian Christian.
- Northridge is one of the biggest risers after a 7-0 start. The Jaguars went 3-0 at the Kickoff Classic and followed it up with a 4-0 showing at the LaGrange Invitational, capturing the LaGrange Invitiational Championship.
- Hazel Green also made a significant jump, beginning the year 7-2 with wins over Oak Mountain, Hartselle, Northside, and Oxford.
- Hartselle slides from the top spot to No. 7 after a 3-5 start but remains a team capable of rebounding as the season progresses.
- Saraland and Pell City hold steady in this week’s poll after solid opening stretches.
- Pelham is the lone newcomer to the Top 10, opening the season 5-0 and capping the week with a walk-off win on Saturday.
Class 5A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Christian | 4-4 | — |
| 2 | St. Paul's Episcopal | 4-0 | — |
| 3 | Northside | 3-2 | — |
| 4 | Faith Academy | 3-3 | — |
| 5 | Briarwood Christian | 5-1 | +1 |
| 6 | Demopolis | 5-3 | -1 |
| 7 | Mobile Christian | 5-1 | 🆕 |
| 8 | Shelby County | 5-1 | 🆕 |
| 9 | UMS-Wright Prep | 3-2 | -1 |
| 10 | Springville | 4-2 | — |
On the Bubble:
Andalusia (2-1), Beauregard (2-1), Boaz (3-4), Charles Henderson (3-1), Douglas (4-0), Elmore County (2-4), Hayden (4-1), Headland (1-3), Jacksonville (1-3), John Carroll Catholic (4-3), Leeds (4-3), Madison Academy (2-4), Moody (5-1), Russellville (2-5), Sardis (5-1), Scottsboro (2-4), St. Clair County (4-2)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- American Christian remains at No. 1 after navigating one of the toughest opening schedules in the state, earning wins over Hartselle, Gardendale, and Apalachee. The defending champions have looked the part early.
- St. Paul’s Episcopal opened the year 4-0, powered by four home runs from John Stowers in four games.
- Northside went 1-2 in a competitive field at the Kickoff Classic before responding with quality wins later in the week.
- Faith Academy started 3-0 before dropping three tightly contested out-of-state games over the weekend.
- Briarwood Christian moves up one spot to 5-1, with its lone loss coming to Spain Park and notable wins over Oxford and Springville.
- Demopolis slides one spot to 5-3, with all three losses coming against 6A or 7A competition.
- Mobile Christian makes a significant jump into the poll at No. 7 after a 5-1 start. The Leopards’ only loss was a 7-5 game to 7A Opelika, and they hold wins over Baker, Russellville, and Smiths Station.
- Shelby County also enters the poll at 5-1, highlighted by wins over Saraland and Orange Beach. The Wildcats’ lone loss came against 7A runner-up Enterprise.
- UMS-Wright Prep drops one spot after a 3-2 week but owns wins over Hueytown and Dothan.
- Springville remains at No. 10 with a 4-2 start, including a loss to Briarwood Christian.
Class 4A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison County | 5-0 | +2 |
| 2 | Deshler | 3-3 | -1 |
| 3 | Westbrook Christian | 3-2 | +5 |
| 4 | Bibb County | 2-2 | -2 |
| 5 | Central-Florence | 5-1 | +4 |
| 6 | Oak Grove | 4-3 | -2 |
| 7 | Trinity Presbyterian | 2-0 | — |
| 8 | Orange Beach | 2-3 | -2 |
| 9 | Etowah | 1-5 | -4 |
| 10 | Alexandria | 3-2 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Bayside Academy (4-3), Brooks (4-2), Cordova (2-3), Dale County (4-1), Fayette County (2-4), Hamilton (5-0), Hokes Bluff (3-2), Montgomery Catholic (4-3), Munford (1-3), New Brockton (3-0), Oneonta (4-2), Opp (2-3), Satsuma (5-2), St. Michael Catholic (6-1), WS Neal (1-1), West Limestone (5-2)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Madison County moves into the top spot after earning two ranked wins, including a 2-1 victory over previously No. 1 Deshler and a 5-1 win against Central-Florence.
- Deshler slides down after a 3-3 start but remains a team expected to improve as it works back to full strength.
- Westbrook Christian makes one of the biggest jumps of the week, climbing five spots after competing well against high-level competition.
- Bibb County drops two spots following close losses to Wetumpka and Elmore County.
- Central-Florence rises after a 5-1 start, with its only loss coming against No. 1 Madison County.
- Oak Grove sits at 4-3 with notable wins over Cordova and Leeds.
- Trinity Presbyterian remains at No. 7 after a 2-0 week that included wins over Prattville Christian and St. James.
- Orange Beach drops two spots to 2-3 but secured a quality win over Russellville on Saturday.
- Etowah slides to No. 9 after facing high-level competition early in the season.
- Alexandria enters the Top 10 at 3-2, with both losses coming against 6A opponents.
Class 3A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | 6-1 | — |
| 2 | Lee-Scott Academy | 5-0 | +2 |
| 3 | The Altamont School | 3-0 | +3 |
| 4 | Prattville Christian | 3-1 | +1 |
| 5 | Gordo | 1-4 | -3 |
| 6 | Collinsville | 3-1 | +2 |
| 7 | Saint James | 2-4 | -4 |
| 8 | Winfield | 4-1 | +2 |
| 9 | Piedmont | 3-0 | 🆕 |
| 10 | Thomasville | 4-1 | 🆕 |
On the Bubble:
Cottage Hill Christian (4-1), Elkmont (4-2), Flomaton (2-2), Fyffe (3-1), Geraldine (5-0), JB Pennington (0-1), Oakman (3-1), Phil Campbell (5-2), Providence Christian (1-1), TR Miller (3-1), The Montgomery Academy (2-4), Thorsby (2-2), Vinemont (2-3), Wicksburg (2-3)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Defending champion Glenwood opens the season 6-1 while facing out-of-state competition, with its lone loss coming in a 5-3 game against McEachern.
- Lee-Scott Academy and The Altamont School move up to No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, after undefeated starts and early showings that position both as legitimate contenders.
- Prattville Christian earned three quality wins over 5A opponents this past week, defeating Holtville, Elmore County, and Marbury.
- Gordo slides to No. 5 but has dropped three one-run contests against higher classification teams.
- Collinsville climbs two spots following an impressive split in a doubleheader with Etowah.
- St. James falls in the rankings after a 2-4 start but has faced quality competition in the Montgomery area.
- Winfield opened the season 4-1, scoring double-digit runs in all four victories.
- Piedmont remains unbeaten at 3-0 with notable wins over Etowah and Jacksonville.
- Thomasville enters the Top 10 at 4-1, with its only loss coming to 5A contender Faith Academy.
Class 2A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars Hill Bible | 3-2 | — |
| 2 | Ariton | 4-0 | — |
| 3 | Lindsay Lane Christian | 2-2 | — |
| 4 | GW Long | 4-2 | — |
| 5 | Reeltown | 2-2 | — |
| 6 | Red Bay | 2-1 | +1 |
| 7 | Pike Liberal Arts | 2-2 | +2 |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa Academy | 3-3 | +2 |
| 9 | North Sand Mountain | 2-2 | -1 |
| 10 | Vincent | 1-2 | -4 |
On the Bubble:
Bayshore Christian (0-3), Belgreen (4-1), Cottonwood (2-2), Pleasant Valley (4-0), Ranburne (3-1-1), St. Luke's Episcopal (3-2), Sumiton Christian (1-3), Westminster-Oak Mountain (1-1)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Mars Hill Bible remains at No. 1 with a 3-2 start, with both losses coming against 5A contender Briarwood Christian.
- Ariton opens the season 4-0 with wins over Houston Academy, Eufaula, Geneva County, and Zion Chapel.
- Lindsay Lane Christian holds wins over North Jackson and Elkmont, with both losses coming in one-run games against West Limestone.
- GW Long is off to a strong 4-2 start, with narrow losses to Rehoboth and Providence Christian and double-digit runs scored in all four victories.
- Reeltown stays steady at No. 5 following its opening stretch.
- Red Bay moves up one spot after a 2-1 start that includes wins over Covenant Christian and Belmont.
- Pike Liberal Arts and Tuscaloosa Academy each climb two spots after positive opening weeks.
- North Sand Mountain slides one position following a 2-2 start.
- Vincent drops to No. 10 after a 1-2 opening week, with its lone win coming against Isabella.
Class 1A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hackleburg | 5-1 | — |
| 2 | Leroy | 3-1 | +2 |
| 3 | Addison | 2-1 | -1 |
| 4 | Fayetteville | 2-2 | -1 |
| 5 | Appalachian | 2-0 | — |
| 6 | Florala | 3-0 | +1 |
| 7 | Brantley | 0-0 | -1 |
| 8 | Lynn | 1-0 | — |
| 9 | Sweet Water | 3-3 | 🆕 |
| 10 | Billingsley | 1-1 | — |
On the Bubble:
Athens Bible (4-0), Autauga Academy (1-1), Hubbertville (0-0), Ider (4-1), Millry (1-4), Pickens Academy (1-2), South Lamar (1-0), Spring Garden (2-4), University Charter (2-3)
Weekly Notes & Updates:
- Hackleburg opens the season 5-1, with its only loss coming against out-of-state competition. The Panthers own quality wins over Red Bay and Phil Campbell to start the year.
- Leroy moves up two spots to No. 2 after wins over Sweet Water and Washington County. Their lone loss came in a competitive 9-6 game against a Top 7A opponent.
- Addison slides one spot despite a strong win over Decatur Heritage Christian, with its loss coming against Randolph.
- Fayetteville drops one position after a narrow one-run loss to 6A Benjamin Russell and a 14-4 defeat to 6A Pelham.
- Appalachian remains at No. 5 after a 2-0 start, outscoring Locust Fork and Cleveland by a combined 21-0.
- Florala jumps one spot following a 3-0 opening week that included two wins over Laurel Hill and one over Walton.
- Brantley enters at No. 7 but has yet to begin its season.
- Lynn starts 1-0 with an 8-1 victory over Winston County.
- Sweet Water makes its way into the Top 10 at 3-3, highlighted by an impressive 7-0 win over Millry.
- Billingsley holds at No. 10 after splitting a doubleheader with Jemison.
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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