This week’s high school softball rankings by ASWA showcase two fresh No. 1 teams.
Helena in Class 6A and St. James in Class 3A have ascended to the top spot, while the other top-ranked teams have retained their positions.
In Class 7A, Thompson claimed the top rank by a narrow margin over Hewitt-Trussville, following two closely contested games this season. Meanwhile, in Class 5A, Springville maintained its No. 1 status with Alexandria making strides to close the gap. Orange Beach in Class 4A remains the sole undefeated top-ranked team, joined by Wicksburg in Class 2A, Skyline in Class 1A, and Edgewood in AISA at the pinnacle of their respective rankings.
Helena secures its first-ever No. 1 softball ranking since its establishment in 2014, steadily climbing the ranks from Class 6A No. 5 in March 2017. St. James last held the top spot in 2008, culminating in their fifth state championship in Class 4A.
Notably, Orange Beach stands out as the undefeated leader in Class 4A, currently ranked nationally at No. 4, alongside Hewitt-Trussville at No. 16.
ASWA SOFTBALL RANKINGS
CLASS 7A
- Thompson (30-4)
- Hewitt-Trussville (20-4)
- Hoover (28-4-1)
- Central-Phenix City (28-3-1)
- Daphne (28-1)
- Huntsville (22-15)
- Austin (28-11-1)
- Vestavia Hills (14-7-2)
- Fairhope (14-11)
- Tuscaloosa County (19-7)
Others nominated: Auburn (15-7), Bob Jones (16-10), Dothan (16-8-1), Enterprise (17-8), Spain Park (19-12).
CLASS 6A
- Helena (30-4)
- Wetumpka (30-4)
- Saraland (31-6)
- Hartselle (22-11-1)
- Athens (14-6)
- Hazel Green (24-9-1)
- Muscle Shoals (24-4)
- Spanish Fort (21-13-1)
- Gardendale (20-7-1)
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (20-8)
Others nominated: Brookwood (14-14-1), Calera (17-15), Cullman (16-10), Mortimer Jordan (13-11), Oxford (11-13), Pell City (19-11).
CLASS 5A
- Springville (21-7)
- Alexandria (20-7-1)
- Jasper (15-5)
- Gulf Shores (22-6-1)
- Southside-Gadsden (20-6-1)
- Moody (14-12)
- Faith Academy (14-8)
- Brewbaker Tech (15-11)
- Russellville (16-12-1)
- Lawrence County (17-17)
Others nominated: Ardmore (15-11), Boaz (17-3-1), Brewer (16-10), Demopolis (14-10-1), Holtville (18-5), Leeds (13-3-1), Rehobeth (14-8), Sardis (12-8), Scottsboro (11-14-1), West Point (11-9-1).
CLASS 4A
- Orange Beach (24-0)
- Houston Academy (22-2)
- Curry (21-5-1)
- Satsuma (27-7-1)
- West Limestone (24-5-2)
- Brooks (18-6-1)
- Northside (27-13-1)
- Hamilton (24-6)
- Madison County (22-6)
- North Jackson (23-3)
Others nominated: American Christian (15-5), Cherokee County (23-3), Etowah (18-12), Handley (13-3), Munford (16-4-1), Prattville Christian (12-3), Priceville (23-11), Slocomb (20-4), T.R. Miller (21-10), White Plains (18-10).
CLASS 3A
- St. James (22-1)
- Plainview (18-7)
- Opp (20-4)
- Madison Academy (13-3)
- Winfield (21-3)
- Piedmont (14-6)
- Lauderdale County (16-9)
- Mars Hill Bible (11-10)
- Thomasville (23-5)
- Ohatchee (20-5-1)
Others nominated: Beulah (5-8), Carbon Hill (18-15), Colbert Heights (15-3-1), Danville (11-8), Hokes Bluff (13-10-1), Randolph County (12-5-2), Straughn (8-4-1).
CLASS 2A
- Wicksburg (22-9)
- West End (15-6-1)
- Zion Chapel (23-2)
- Winston County (19-6)
- Pleasant Valley (11-11)
- Sulligent (21-8-1)
- Sumiton Christian (8-13)
- Hatton (10-18)
- G.W. Long (15-7)
- Pisgah (13-11-2)
Others nominated: Ariton (18-11), Horseshoe Bend (16-3), Ider (9-5-1), J.U. Blacksher (14-9), North Sand Mountain (10-9).
CLASS 1A
- Skyline (17-5)
- Brantley (13-10)
- Leroy (16-13)
- Waterloo (17-4-1)
- Spring Garden (14-8)
- Kinston (16-6)
- Hackleburg (13-9-2)
- Maplesville (11-8)
- Athens Bible (9-8)
- Verbena (16-8)
Others nominated: Decatur Heritage (10-12-1), Lynn (15-8), Meek (12-10), Ragland (7-10), Red Level (10-6), Sweet Water (11-12).
AISA
- Edgewood (25-7)
- Macon East (26-13-1)
- Lee-Scott (21-11)
- Bessemer Academy (26-7)
- Clarke Prep (22-4-1)
- Hooper Academy (21-5)
- Abbeville Christian (15-6)
- South Choctaw (17-7)
- Glenwood (19-18)
- Lowndes Academy (13-11)
Others nominated: Fort Dale (14-11), Patrician Academy (17-7-2).