Final ASWA prep baseball rankings: Major shakeups as state playoffs begin
The final Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball rankings for the 2024 season included some major shakeups.
Three new No. 1 teams will enter the playoffs, which open today or Friday for Class 1A-6A teams. Class 7A teams start their postseason next week.
RELATED: First-round Class 1A-6A playoff pairings
Bob Jones took over the No. 1 spot in Class 7A after previous No. 1 Central-Phenix City lost two of three games to rival Auburn. Alexandria moved to the top spot in Class 5A, while Vincent is the new No. 1 in Class 2A.
Hartselle (6A), Bibb County (4A), Piedmont (3A), Appalachian (1A) and Glenwood (AISA) remained atop their respective classes.
The ASWA does not rank teams in the postseason.
CLASS 7A
1. Bob Jones (32-6)
2. Thompson (25-9)
3. Auburn (21-9)
4. Central-Phenix City (31-3)
5. Hewitt-Trussville (25-7)
6. Baker (24-5)
7. Hoover (22-14)
8. Spain Park (23-11)
9. James Clemens (27-8)
10. Grissom (21-13)
Other teams nominated: Chelsea (19-14), Enterprise (21-10), Fairhope (22-11), Mary G. Montgomery (20-10), Oak Mountain (21-11), Sparkman (26-9), Tuscaloosa County (17-15), Vestavia Hills (14-16).
CLASS 6A
1. Hartselle (24-7)
2. Oxford (25-9)
3. Mountain Brook (25-5)
4. Faith Academy (21-5)
5. Saraland (24-7)
6. Helena (20-12)
7. Spanish Fort (22-10)
8. Gardendale (23-8)
9. Pike Road (21-9)
10. Homewood (20-10)
Other teams nominated: Athens (21-11), Baldwin County (23-9), Briarwood (14-10), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (22-10), Northridge (17-8).
CLASS 5A
1. Alexandria (22-8)
2. Sardis (16-11)
3. St. Paul’s (20-10)
4. Russellville (23-9)
5. Shelby County (22-9)
6. Gulf Shores (25-10)
7. Springville (23-9)
8. Boaz (19-8)
9. Mobile Christian (16-10)
10. Holtville (18-12)
Other teams nominated: Ardmore (19-14), Demopolis (12-9), Elmore County (19-9), Fairview (21-11-1), Headland (14-11), John Carroll (19-12), Leeds (17-15), Madison Academy (20-13), Marbury (21-8), Rehobeth (16-13), Southside-Gadsden (18-15), Sylacauga (16-6-1), Valley (20-4), West Point (13-13).
CLASS 4A
1. Bibb County (26-3)
2. Bayside Academy (19-6)
3. Corner (23-6)
4. Etowah (18-12)
5. Westminster Christian (20-7)
6. Orange Beach (30-8)
7. North Jackson (24-7)
8. Deshler (24-7)
9. Trinity (21-10)
10. American Christian (18-15)
Other teams nominated: Andalusia (13-10), Ashville (17-12-1), Brooks (12-11), Cherokee County (17-11), Haleyville (15-9), Hamilton (19-11), Hanceville (14-8), Jacksonville (17-13), Madison County (24-8), Munford (19-7), Oak Grove (18-11), Priceville (20-10), Satsuma (19-8).
CLASS 3A
1. Piedmont (20-11)
2. Thomasville (22-4)
3. Lauderdale County (19-4)
4. Providence Christian (17-8)
5. Gordo (19-8)
6. Decatur Heritage (21-8)
7. Prattville Christian (20-10)
8. Westbrook Christian (16-10)
9. Saint James (17-11)
10. Vinemont (17-6)
Other teams nominated: Houston Academy (11-11), New Brockton (18-11), Oakman (16-7), Opp (17-7).
CLASS 2A
1. Vincent (24-4)
2. G.W. Long (16-9)
3. Pike Liberal Arts (23-5)
4. Ariton (20-7-1)
5. Collinsville (23-5)
6. Wicksburg (18-4)
7. Lindsay Lane (20-8)
8. Mars Hill (18-8)
9. Tuscaloosa Academy (20-10)
10. North Sand Mountain (19-9)
Other teams nominated: Bayshore Christian (12-12), Donoho (11-12), Fyffe (20-11), Pleasant Valley (13-10), Red Bay (15-6), Reeltown (18-9), Whitesburg Christian (16-7), Winston County (12-10).
CLASS 1A
1. Appalachian (20-2)
2. Sumiton Christian (18-4)
3. Florala (18-1)
4. Brantley (14-5)
5. Millry (24-4)
6. Leroy (19-11)
7. Cedar Bluff (16-11)
8. Hackleburg (20-7)
9. Sweet Water (14-12)
10. Lynn (14-6)
Other teams nominated: Athens Bible (11-12), Billingsley (13-8), Coosa Christian (12-19), Covenant Christian (8-12), Gaylesville (13-13), Maplesville (11-8), Red Level (7-11), South Lamar (17-9), Spring Garden (8-14), Victory Christian (16-4).
AISA
1. Glenwood (26-7)
2. Lowndes Academy (25-6)
3. Lee-Scott (30-6)
4. Patrician (19-6)
5. Clarke Prep (18-7)
6. Macon-East (26-10)
7. Edgewood Academy (21-11)
8. Bessemer Academy (23-12)
9. Autauga Academy (16-9)
10. Morgan Academy (15-10)
Other teams nominated: Chambers Academy (16-13), Escambia Academy (12-9), Wilcox Academy (14-10)