Pinson Valley Moves Up In Latest ASWA Poll

TRUSSVILLE, AL — The battle between cross-town rivals Pinson Valley and Clay-Chalkville last Friday resulted in some changes in the Alabama Sports Writers Association 6A poll this week, as Pinson Valley's win propelled the Indians to no. 3 in the latest poll.

Pinson Valley's 27-10 victory not only moved the team up in the polls but also secured a regional championship for coach Sam Shade's Indians.

Pinson Valley faces Jasper Friday, and 6th-ranked Clay-Chalkville plays Huffman.

The ASWA 6A top 10 this week:

1. Oxford (23);7-1;276
2. Mountain Brook;6-1;201
3. Pinson Valley;6-2;187
4. Opelika;6-2;148
5. Saraland;7-2;117
6. Clay-Chalkville;7-1;113
7. Spanish Fort;6-2;100
8. McGill-Toolen;6-1;81
9. Pelham;7-1;52
10. Athens;6-2;18

Hewitt-Trussville remained at no. 4 in the polls, as the Huskies face Oak Mountain Friday.

The Class 7A top 10 this week:

1. Thompson (23);9-0;276
2. Hoover;9-0;204
3. Auburn;8-0;187
4. Hewitt-Trussville;7-2;154
5. Theodore;7-1;133
6. Daphne;7-1;104
7. Central-Phenix City;6-3;98
8. Austin;7-1;79
9. Fairhope;5-2;41
10. James Clemens;7-2;29