The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) published its newest Class 6A high‑school football poll on Wednesday morning. Hoover High School dropped from No. 4 to No. 8, while Spain Park High School moved up one spot to No. 6.
Key changes in the poll
Hoover’s decline follows a 40‑24 loss to Hewitt‑Trussville last week. The Bucs will host Prattville this week in an effort to rebound. Spain Park, meanwhile, earned its rise after a convincing 42‑21 victory over Oak Mountain and now prepares to host Thompson.
Full Class 6A rankings
Below are the complete ASWA rankings for Class 6A:
- 1. Thompson – 3‑0, 240 points
- 2. Central‑Phenix City – 2‑1, 171 points
- 3. Prattville – 3‑0, 138 points
- 4. Vestavia Hills – 2‑1, 117 points
- 5. Hewitt‑Trussville – 2‑1, 112 points
- 6. Spain Park – 3‑0, 110 points
- 7. Auburn – 2‑1, 105 points
- 8. Hoover – 2‑1, 61 points
- 9. Opelika – 1‑1, 55 points
- 10. Daphne – 2‑1, 12 points
Other schools receiving votes include Enterprise (2‑1) with 9 points, Dothan (2‑1) with 8 points, and James Clemens (2‑1) with 2 points.
What’s next for the top teams?
Thompson, the poll leader, will look to maintain its unbeaten record when it hosts its next opponent. Central‑Phenix City and Prattville also remain undefeated and are poised for important matchups that could shift the rankings as the season moves toward playoff contention.
Hoover hopes to climb back into the top ten with a strong performance against Prattville, while Spain Park aims to continue its upward momentum against Thompson. Both programs have strong community support and are key draws for local fans.
Community and sponsorship
Southlake Orthopaedics continues to sponsor coverage of Hoover football this season, highlighting the partnership between local businesses and high‑school athletics.
These rankings provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in Alabama’s Class 6A football, offering fans and families a clear view of where their teams stand and what challenges lie ahead.
Original reporting: Hoover Sun — read the source article.
