Demopolis up spot in Alabama Sportswriters Poll
Published 12:59 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Demopolis High School improved a spot in the Sept. 26 Alabama Sports Writers Association poll, coming in at No. 9. The Tigers first cracked the Top 10 last week.
The Tigers defeated Selma, 42-19 , Friday night to remain undefeated on the season. With the win, Demopolis improves to 3-0 in regional play.
In Class 5A, Hartselle retained its No. 1 ranking, followed by Muscle Shoals, Jackson, Eufaula, Spanish Fort, St. Paul’s, Fort Payne, Homewood, Demopolis and Cullman.
Sweet Water stayed at No. 5 in Class 2A, behind Tanner, Washington County, Fyffe and Elba. The Bulldogs beat South Choctaw, 14-8, on Friday to improve to 3-1. The team’s only loss came in an out-of-region game at Thomasville.
Linden held on to its No. 2 ranking in Class 1A, only behind defending state champs Marion County. The Patriots downed McIntosh, 49-0, on Friday to improve to 3-0 in regional play too.
ASWA Prep Football Poll
| Class 6A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hoover (32) | (4-0) | 384 |
| 2. | Clay-Chalkville | (4-0) | 284 |
| 3. | Auburn | (4-0) | 254 |
| 4. | McGill-Toolen | (4-0) | 219 |
| 5. | Vestavia Hills | (4-0) | 189 |
| 6. | Austin | (4-0) | 154 |
| 7. | Gadsden City | (4-0) | 127 |
| 8. | Daphne | (3-1) | 71 |
| 9. | Fairhope | (4-0) | 62 |
| 10t. | Carver-Montgomery | (3-1) | 19 |
| 10t. | Mountain Brook | (4-0) | 19 |
| 10t. | Northridge | (3-1) | 19 |
Others receiving votes: Blount (4-0) 8, Central-Phenix City (3-1) 5, Spain park (3-1) 4, Decatur (2-2) 3, Davidson (3-1) 1, Oxford (2-2) 1, Tuscaloosa County (3-1) 1.
| Class 5A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hartselle (22) | (4-0) | 350 |
| 2. | Muscle Shoals (8) | (4-0) | 305 |
| 3. | Jackson (1) | (4-0) | 255 |
| 4. | Eufaula | (4-0) | 206 |
| 5. | Spanish Fort (1) | (4-0) | 202 |
| 6. | St. Paul’s | (3-1) | 132 |
| 7. | Fort Payne | (4-0) | 103 |
| 8. | Homewood | (3-1) | 82 |
| 9. | Demopolis | (4-0) | 76 |
| 10. | Cullman | (3-1) | 59 |
Others receiving votes: Benjamin Russell (4-0) 27, Sylacauga (4-0) 7, Vigor (3-1) 7, Wenonah (4-0) 5, McAdory (4-0) 4, Walker (3-1) 3, Boaz (4-0) 1.
| Class 4A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oneonta (31) | (4-0) | 381 |
| 2. | Dadeville | (4-0) | 274 |
| 3. | Central-Clay County (1) | (4-0) | 258 |
| 4. | Beauregard | (4-0) | 220 |
| 5. | UMS-Wright | (3-1) | 193 |
| 6. | Thomasville | (3-1) | 143 |
| 7. | Handley | (3-1) | 128 |
| 8. | Madison County | (4-0) | 101 |
| 9. | Brooks | (4-0) | 62 |
| 10. | Tallassee | (4-0) | 26 |
Others receiving votes: Dora (4-0) 19, Andalusia (3-1) 7, Lincoln (3-1) 4, Central-Florence (4-0) 3, St. James (4-0) 3, Alexandria (2-2) 1, Munford (3-1) 1.
| Class 3A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Piedmont (26) | (4-0) | 366 |
| 2. | Leeds (2) | (4-0) | 281 |
| 3. | T.R. Miller (4) | (4-0) | 271 |
| 4. | Madison Academy | (3-1) | 217 |
| 5. | Hamilton | (4-0) | 192 |
| 6. | Lauderdale County | (3-1) | 162 |
| 7. | Sylvania | (4-0) | 110 |
| 8. | Colbert County | (4-0) | 77 |
| 9. | Bayside Academy | (2-2) | 39 |
| 10. | Fayette County | (3-1) | 26 |
Others receiving votes: Daleville (4-0) 25, Straughn (3-1) 15, Barbour County (4-0) 13, Gordo (3-1) 7, Geraldine (3-1) 6, B.B. Comer (3-1) 4, Saks (3-1) 4, American Christian (3-1) 3, Vinemont (3-1) 3, Deshler (1-3) 2, Hanceville (1-3) 1.
| Class 2A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tanner (29) | (4-0) | 371 |
| 2. | Washington County (3) | (4-0) | 286 |
| 3. | Fyffe | (4-0) | 248 |
| 4. | Elba | (3-1) | 208 |
| 5. | Sweet Water | (3-1) | 186 |
| 6. | Walter Wellborn | (4-0) | 168 |
| 7. | G.W. Long | (4-0) | 134 |
| 8. | Reeltown | (3-1) | 90 |
| 9. | North Sand Mountain | (4-0) | 68 |
| 10. | Woodland | (3-1) | 43 |
Others receiving votes: Vincent (3-1) 6, Sheffield (3-1) 4, Fultondale (2-2) 3, Mobile Christian (4-0) 3, Oakman (3-1) 2, Aliceville (3-1) 1, Horseshoe Bend (3-1) 1, Providence Christian (3-1) 1, Samson (3-1) 1.
| Class 1A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marion County (28) | (4-0) | 371 |
| 2. | Linden (3) | (4-0) | 294 |
| 3. | Maplesville | (4-0) | 247 |
| 4. | Brantley (1) | (4-0) | 208 |
| 5. | Ragland | (3-0) | 199 |
| 6. | Pickens County | (4-0) | 179 |
| 7. | Cedar Bluff | (4-0) | 129 |
| 8. | Collinsville | (4-0) | 94 |
| 9. | Shoals Christian | (3-1) | 47 |
| 10. | Keith | (4-0) | 17 |
Others receiving votes: Spring Garden (4-0) 12, Hackleburg (3-1) 9, Lynn (3-1) 5, Donoho (4-0) 4, Berry (2-2) 2, Falkville (4-0) 2, Geneva County (3-1) 2, Notasulga (3-1) 2, Wadley (3-1) 1.
| AISA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Edgewood Academy (30) | (6-0) | 378 |
| 2. | Monroe Academy (1) | (5-0) | 283 |
| 3. | Tuscaloosa Academy (1) | (5-0) | 261 |
| 4. | Clarke Prep | (5-0) | 213 |
| 5. | Lee-Scott | (4-1) | 185 |
| 6. | Pickens Academy | (5-0) | 147 |
| 7. | Autauga Academy | (4-1) | 134 |
| 8. | Restoration | (5-1) | 77 |
| 9. | Fort Dale Academy | (3-2) | 43 |
| 10. | Macon-East | (4-1) | 38 |
Others receiving votes: Glenwood (3-2) 23, Patrician (3-2) 17, Bessemer Academy (2-4) 7, Escambia Academy (2-3) 6, Ashford Academy (4-2) 5, Marengo Academy (3-2) 3, Cornerstone (4-2) 2, Crenshaw Christian (3-2) 1, Jackson Academy (3-2) 1.
