The first Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball poll for the 2024 season is a virtual who’s who of recent baseball powers.

In Class 7A, 2022 champ Central-Phenix City leads the way followed closeley by Bob Jones and Hewitt-Trussville. In 6A, perennial power Hartselle is on top followed by reigning champ Oxford, Saraland and Mountain Brook.

The other No. 1 teams in the first poll are Gulf Shores (5A), Bibb County (4A), Piedmont (3A), Ariton (2A), Millry (1A) and Glenwood (AISA).

Here are the initial ASWA baseball rankings of 2024:

CLASS 7A

1. Central-Phenix City (20-1)

2. Bob Jones (20-4)

3. Hewitt-Trussville (15-4)

4. Oak Mountain (17-6)

5. Baker (14-3)

6. Thompson (15-7)

7. Mary G. Montgomery (12-3)

8. Vestavia Hills (8-7)

9. Spain Park (13-6)

10. Sparkman (16-4)

Others nominated: Auburn (10-5), Chelsea (14-6), Enterprise (12-4), Fairhope (13-7), Florence (12-7), Grissom (12-8), Hoover (8-9), James Clemens (15-6), Tuscaloosa County (10-9).

CLASS 6A

1. Hartselle (13-4)

2. Oxford (12-6)

3. Saraland (15-4)

4. Mountain Brook (15-3)

5. Briarwood Christian (8-6)

6. Gardendale (10-4)

7. Spanish Fort (12-6)

8. Homewood (9-6)

9. Helena (11-9)

10. Faith Academy (10-4)

Others nominated: Athens (11-5), Calera (8-7), Cullman (5-11), Decatur (12-5), Hueytown (11-8), Muscle Shoals (8-5), Northridge (4-4), Pike Road (12-4).

CLASS 5A

1. Gulf Shores (15-6)

2. Boaz (12-2)

3. Alexandria (12-5)

4. Sardis (10-6)

5. Shelby County (13-5)

6. Mobile Christian (8-6)

7. Russellville (10-7)

8. Fairview (13-3)

9. Elmore County (11-2)

10. Headland (7-6)

Others nominated: Ardmore (11-7), East Limestone (11-7), Leeds (9-7), Rehobeth (10-6), Springville (11-4), St. Paul’s (10-8), Sylacauga (10-3), Valley (13-2), West Point (6-7).

CLASS 4A

1. Bibb County (16-1)

2. Corner (12-3)

3. Bayside Academy (9-5)

4. American Christian (8-9)

5. Etowah (10-9)

6. Deshler (13-4)

7. Trinity (11-8)

8. Westminster Christian (9-5)

9. Hanceville (10-3)

10. Orange Beach (12-3)

Others nominated: Andalusia (5-7), Brooks (5-7), Central-Florence (13-5), Cherokee County (12-6), Cleburne County (9-1), Good Hope (8-5), Hamilton (14-5), Jacksonville (8-9), Madison County (15-3), Munford (11-3), North Jackson (14-4), Priceville (8-7), Satsuma (13-2), St. John Paul II (6-4), T.R. Miller (7-8), Wilson (13-5).

CLASS 3A

1. Piedmont (10-4)

2. Decatur Heritage (10-5)

3. Thomasville (10-4)

4. Saint James (8-4)

5. Prattville Christian (11-5)

6. Providence Christian (8-6)

7. Houston Academy (6-6)

8. Hokes Bluff (9-5)

9. Gordo (7-6)

10. Vinemont (14-3)

Others nominated: Flomaton (8-8), Glencoe (10-8), Lauderdale County (6-4), New Brockton (11-6), Northside Methodist (8-4), Oakman (11-4), Opp (7-5), Straughn (10-6), Westbrook Christian (6-5), W.S. Neal (9-7).

CLASS 2A

1. Ariton (10-4)

2. Pike Liberal Arts (13-1)

3. G.W. Long (9-5)

4. Vincent (13-2)

5. Wicksburg (13-2)

6. Collinsville (12-2)

7. Lindsay Lane (12-6)

8. Fyffe (9-5)

9. Hatton (15-5)

10. Mars Hill (10-5)

Others nominated: Bayshore Christian (6-7), Donoho (5-6), North Sand Mountain (8-5), Pleasant Valley (8-6), Tuscaloosa Academy (8-6), Whitesburg Christian (7-5).

CLASS 1A

1. Millry (16-0)

2. Sumiton Christian (10-3)

3. Appalachian (9-2)

4. Sweet Water (10-4)

5. Hackleburg (10-5)

6. Leroy (9-4)

7. Gaylesville (10-2)

8. Florala (7-1)

9. Brantley (7-2)

10. Billingsley (8-4)

Others nominated: Covenant Christian (4-5), Lynn (6-2), Red Level (5-3), Spring Garden (5-5).

AISA

1. Glenwood (11-5)

2. Lowndes Academy (15-5)

3. Lee-Scott (10-6)

4. Clarke Prep (12-3)

5. Macon-East (15-5)

6. Bessemer Academy (17-8)

7. Edgewood Academy (16-8)

8. Patrician (6-5)

9. Autauga Academy (11-7)

10. Escambia Academy (6-4)

Others nominated: Cornerstone Christian (6-2), Lakeside (10-12).