The Alabama Sports Writers Association issued their first regular season poll of the 2011 season today. 

Collinsville (1-0) moved up one spot to sixth in Class 1A as they shut out Coosa Christian 49-0.  Cedar Bluff (0-1) fell three positions and finished tied with Maplesville at eighth. The Tigers were edged by 4A Cherokee County last Thursday, 28-23.  Friday night’s 1A Region 7 contests include Collinsville at Spring Garden (0-1), Cedar Bluff hosting Woodville (0-1), and Gaston (0-1) entertaining Gaylesville (0-1).     

Piedmont (1-0, 1-0) remained at No. 2 among the Class 3A elite grouping as they whitewashed Hokes Bluff 21-0 in a Region 6 contest. The Bulldogs will unveil the renovated Field of Champions on Friday night against Susan Moore (0-1, 0-1).  Leeds remained in the 3A top spot while Madison Academy and Plainview exited the top 10 after week one losses.  

A solid 34-7 win by Fyffe (1-0,1-0) over Westbrook Christian in 2A Region 6, combined with losses by five of the six top-ranked teams in the Class 2A pre-season poll pushed the Red Devils to No. 3 overall.    

Cherokee County (1-0) received top 10 consideration, as did their upcoming opponent Fairview (1-0).  The Warriors will be on the road to face the Aggies this week in an attempt to gain their first Region 7 win of the season.  

Fort Payne (1-0) jumped into the rankings at No. 10 after hanging just outside in the pre-season poll release. The Wildcats steamrolled Springville 43-12 and have their sights set on extending their streak of consecutive playoff appearances going back to 2006. The Wildcats will be tested this week by Etowah (1-0).  The Blue Devils drew attention in the 5A polling circles again this week.  

In Class 6A, Gadsden City (1-0) is just shy of joining select company. The Titans will have a shot to join the party if they can upset Class 6A No. 9 Oxford (1-0) on the road.   Last week, a Paul Gilley extra point was the difference for Gadsden City as the Titans defeated Tuscaloosa County 7-6. 

The complete poll is listed below:

Class 6A

1. Daphne (22) (1-0) 327

2. Hoover (6) (1-0) 276

3. Spain Park (1-0) 205

4. Prattville (1) (0-1) 186

5. Davidson (1-0) 178

6. Clay-Chalkville (1-0) 129

7. Mountain Brook (1-0) 119

8. Auburn (1-0) 94

9. Oxford (1-0) 71

10. Central-Phenix City (1-0) 25 

Others receiving votes: Gadsden City (1-0) 10, Florence (1-0) 8, Wetumpka (1-0) 8, Bob Jones (1-0) 5, Fairhope (1-0) 5, Opelika (1-0) 3, Foley (1-0) 2, Stanhope Elmore (1-0) 1, Tuscaloosa Co. (0-1) 1.

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Class 5A

1. Briarwood Chr. (22) (1-0) 327

2. Hueytown (7) (1-0) 282

3. Hartselle (1-0) 225

4. Vigor (1-0) 198

5. Eufaula (1-0) 148

6. Chelsea (1-0) 122

7. Muscle Shoals (1-0) 105

8. St. Paul’s (1-0) 85

9. Spanish Fort (0-1) 79

10. Fort Payne (1-0) 38 

Others receiving votes: McAdory (1-0) 13, Walker (0-1) 12, Pinson Valley (1-0) 9, Fairfield (1-0) 5, Russellville (0-1) 3, Cullman (1-0) 1, Etowah (1-0) 1.

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Class 4A

1. Thomasville (29) (1-0) 348

2. Jackson (1-0) 233

3. Dadeville (1-0) 222

4. North Jackson (1-0) 196

5. Deshler (1-0) 183

6. Bibb Co. (1-0) 154

7. Andalusia (1-0) 124

8. Oneonta (1-0) 79

9. Straughn (1-0) 39

10. UMS-Wright (0-1) 13  

Others receiving votes: Fairview (1-0) 12, Guntersville (1-0) 9, Escambia Co. (0-1) 8, Dora (1-0) 7, Fayette Co. (1-0) 6, Calera (1-0) 4, Cherokee Co. (1-0) 4, Beauregard (1-0) 3, Sumter Central (1-0) 3, Cleburne Co. (0-1) 2, Anniston (0-1) 1, Central-Florence (1-0) 1, Headland (1-0) 1, Hillcrest-Evergreen (1-0) 1.

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Class 3A

1. Leeds (29) (1-0) 348

2. Piedmont (1-0) 250

3. Hamilton (1-0) 229

4. Handley (1-0) 209

5. Washington Co. (1-0) 169

6. T.R. Miller (1-0) 128

7. Bayside Acad. (1-0) 90

8. Gordo (0-1) 65

9. Lauderdale Co. (1-0) 47

10. Daleville (1-0) 46

Others receiving votes: Trinity (1-0) 24, Madison Acad. (0-1) 19, Clay Co. (1-0) 17, Plainview (0-1) 7, Glencoe (1-0) 2, Luverne (1-0) 1, Sardis (1-0) 1, Sylvania (1-0) 1.

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Class 2A

1. Elba (17) (1-0) 308

2. Leroy (7) (0-1) 243

3. Fyffe (1-0) 206

4. American Chr. (4) (0-1) 181

5. Tanner (1-0) 176

6. Reeltown (1) (0-1) 170

7. Lineville (1-0) 131

8. Millry (0-1) 94

9. Colbert Hts. (1-0) 51

10. Fultondale (1-0) 27  

Others receiving votes: Cottonwood (0-1) 24, Southern Choctaw (1-0) 16, Sulligent (0-1) 12, Red Bay (1-0) 7, Flomaton (1-0) 3, Houston Acad. (0-1) 2, Providence Chr. (1-0) 1, Woodland (0-1) 1.

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Class 1A

1. Linden (18) (1-0) 311

2. Sweet Water (10) (0-1) 272

3. R.A. Hubbard (1) (1-0) 224

4. Parrish (1-0) 205

5. Lynn (1-0) 159

6. Collinsville (1-0) 118

7. Brantley (1-0) 108

8t. Cedar Bluff (0-1) 73

8t. Maplesville (1-0) 73

10. Pickens Co. (1-0) 48  

Others receiving votes: Ragland (1-0) 42, Addison (1-0) 12, Appalachian (1-0) 6, St. Jude (1-0) 1.