Hoover’s time atop the High School Football America Alabama Top 10, powered by NFL Play Football, was short-lived. Nearly a month after beating two-time defending 7A champ Thompson for a regional title, the Bucs lost to the Warriors 35-10 in a rematch in the state semifinals.
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In two weeks, Thompson will go for a three-peat when it plays No. 3 Central (Phenix City). The Red Devils advanced to the championship by beating No. 5 Auburn 28-17.
Two new teams enter the latest rankings created with our proprietary algorithm — Mountain Brook at No. 8 and Hillcrest at No. 9.
Mountain Brook will face No. 6 Clay-Chalkville in the 6A semifinals. The Spartans beat former No. 8 Pinson Valley in the quarterfinals.
In the other 6A semi, No. 7 Hueytown will square-off with Top 10 newcomer Hillcrest, which is No. 8 this week after beating former No. 7 Saraland.
Our final Top 10 will be released after the Super 7.
High School Football America Alabama Top 10
| Team | Record | Last Week |
| No. 1 Thompson | (12-1) | 2 |
| No. 2 Hoover | (12-2) | 1 |
| No. 3 Central (Phenix City) | (13-0) | 4 |
| No. 4 Hewitt-Trussvlle | (9-3) | 3 |
| No. 5 Auburn | (10-3) | 5 |
| No. 6 Clay-Chalkville | (13-0) | 6 |
| No. 7 Hueytown | (12-1) | 9 |
| No. 8 Mountain Brook | (12-1) | NR |
| No. 9 Hillcrest | (11-2) | NR |
| No. 10 Opelika | (9-4) | 10 |
Dropped-out: No. 7 Saraland, No. 8 Pinson Valley
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
