Rockets glide into ASWA poll, Mortimer Jordan climbs
The Week 2 ASWA football poll has been released, and Gardendale (2-0) debuts at No. 8 in the Class 6A rankings after besting previous Class 7A No. 2 James Clemens last Friday.
In Class 5A, Mortimer Jordan (1-1) jumps one spot to No. 4 this week after cruising past Class 6A Pelham, 42-14.
Corner, behind a 2-0 start to the 2016 season, finds itself sitting on the doorstep of the Class 5A top-10. The Yellow Jackets have wins over Dora and South Lamar moving into Week 3, where Region 6 Fairview awaits.
Here is a complete rundown of this week’s poll:
Class 7A
- McGill-Toolen (29) (2-0) 357
- Spain Park (2-0) 250
- Hewitt-Trussville (1) (2-0) 226
- Hoover (1-1) 197
- Murphy (1-0) 181
- Central-Phenix City (1-1) 140
- James Clemens (0-1) 115
- Lee-Montgomery (2-0) 103
- Bob Jones (1-1) 53
- Vestavia Hills (1-0) 31
Others receiving votes: Foley (2-0) 17, Buckhorn (1-0) 9, Auburn (1-1) 8, Mountain Brook (2-0) 7, Mary Montgomery (1-1) 4, Theodore (2-0) 4, Thompson (1-0) 4, Davidson (1-1) 3, Gadsden City (0-2) 1.
Class 6A
- Clay-Chalkville (28) (2-0) 353
- Blount (1) (2-0) 254
- Spanish Fort (1-1) 222
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (2-0) 204
- Opelika (1) (2-0) 201
- Oxford (2-0) 142
- Saraland (2-0) 111
- Gardendale (2-0) 69
9t. Bessemer City (1-1) 41
9t. Park Crossing (1-1) 41
Others receiving votes: Hartselle (2-0) 35, Wetumpka (2-0) 10, Benjamin Russell (0-1) 8, Minor (2-0) 6, Southside-gadsden (2-0) 6, Austin (1-1) 3, Chelsea (2-0) 3, Parker (1-0) 1.
Class 5A
- Jackson (17) (1-0) 315
- St. Paul’s (11) (1-1) 285
- Russellville (1) (1-0) 251
- Mortimer Jordan (1) (1-1) 202
- Beauregard (1-0) 164
- Etowah (1-1) 120
- Guntersville (1-0) 118
- Brooks (1-1) 62
- Alexandria (0-1) 56
- Central-Clay Co. (2-0) 52
Others receiving votes: Scottsboro (1-0) 28, Calera (2-0) 18, Eufaula (1-1) 13, Sylacauga (2-0) 10, Wenonah (1-0) 5, Mae Jemison (1-1) 4, Corner (2-0) 3, Carroll (1-0) 2, Demopolis (1-1) 2.
Class 4A
- Cordova (28) (2-0) 354
- Andalusia (1) (2-0) 258
3t. Leeds (1) (2-0) 206
3t. UMS-Wright (1-1) 206
- Madison Acad. (0-1) 192
- West Limestone (2-0) 122
- Munford (0-1) 120
- Thomasville (1-0) 92
- Haleyville (2-0) 48
- North Jackson (0-1) 34
Others receiving votes: Jacksonville (2-0) 29, Handley (0-1) 10, Madison Co. (0-1) 9, Montgomery Catholic (2-0) 9, Tallassee (2-0) 8, Randolph (2-0) 6, Wilson (2-0) 3, Elmore Co. (2-0) 1, Fayette Co. (0-2) 1, Winfield (2-0) 1, Cherokee Co. (0-2) 1.
Class 3A
- Piedmont (29) (2-0) 357
- Gordo (1) (2-0) 273
- Opp (1-0) 236
- Montevallo (1-0) 179
- T.R. Miller (0-1) 152
- Oakman (1-0) 135
- Bayside Acad. (1-1) 129
- Hillcrest-Evergreen (0-1) 58
- Colbert Co. (0-1) 43
- Glencoe (2-0) 33
Others receiving votes: Straughn (1-0) 28, Mobile Chr. (1-0) 26, Daleville (0-1) 16, Randolph Co. (1-0) 10, Flomaton (2-0) 7, Lauderdale Co. (0-1) 7, Walter Wellborn (1-0) 5, J.B. Pennington (2-0) 4, Greene Co. (2-0) 3, Weaver (2-0) 3, West Morgan (2-0) 3, Locust Fork (2-0) 2, Clarke Co. (0-1) 1.
Class 2A
- Elba (30) (1-0) 360
- Washington Co. (1-0) 256
- Fyffe (1-0) 238
- G.W. Long (1-0) 203
- Lanett (2-0) 189
- New Brockton (1-0) 122
- LaFayette (2-0) 112
- Cleveland (1-0) 91
- Tanner (0-2) 65
- Red Bay (2-0) 33
Others receiving votes: Aliceville (0-1) 19, Sheffield (1-1) 9, Leroy (1-0) 8, J.U. Blacksher (1-1) 3, Southern Choctaw (1-0) 1, Gaston (0-2) 1
Class 1A
- Maplesville (24) (0-0) 342
- Linden (6) (1-0) 283
- Pickens Co. (1-0) 221
- Spring Garden (1-0) 164
- Brantley (0-1) 163
- Cedar Bluff (0-1) 137
- Berry (2-0) 132
8t. Decatur Heritage (0-1) 57
8t. Sweet Water (0-1) 57
- Addison (2-0) 52
Others receiving votes: Notasulga (1-1) 50, Wadley (1-0) 11, Marengo (1-0) 9, Georgiana (1-1) 8, Houston Co. (2-0) 7, Hubbertville (1-0) 7, McKenzie (1-1) 3, R.A. Hubbard (1-1) 3, Hackleburg (1-0) 2, Loachapoka (0-2) 1, Woodville (1-0) 1.
AISA
- Bessemer Acad. (30) (3-0) 360
- Escambia Acad. (2-0) 267
- Autauga Acad. (1-0) 241
- Monroe Acad. (1-1) 194
- Marengo Acad. (1-0) 150
- Lowndes Acad. (1-0) 149
- Fort Dale Acad. (1-0) 105
- Northside Methodist (2-0) 51
- S. Choctaw Acad. (2-0) 40
- Chambers Acad. (1-0) 37
Others receiving votes: Pike Liberal (1-0) 25, Abbeville Chr. (0-2) 23, Springwood (1-0) 17, Jackson Acad. (1-1) 16, Clarke Prep (0-1) 12, Lee-Scott (0-1) 10, Morgan Acad. (1-1) 7, Hooper Acad. (1-0) 6.