By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor

Thompson and Pelham found themselves in familiar spots when they woke up on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as the Week 2 ASWA football rankings had them listed at the exact same spots as they were last week.

For the third straight week, Thompson is the No. 1 team in Class 7A, and Pelham enters their second straight week at No. 9 in the Class 6A poll.

The Vincent Yellow Jackets rose a spot in the Class 2A rankings up to No. 6 from their previous rank of No. 7 last week.

Thompson earned all 20 first place votes in the Class 7A rankings after an unexpected bye week. The Warriors had the week off due to IMG Academy’s inability to travel to Alabaster for their national showdown due to the effects of Hurricane Idalia on their home of Bradenton, FL.

The week prior, Thompson impressed in their opener against Opelika in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic. After a slow start, the Warriors took control on both offense and defense and pulled away for a 44-13 win.

This week, Thompson will face No. 4 Vestavia Hills in one of their biggest tests of the season as the Warriors open up both their home slate and region schedule.

Elsewhere in the 7A rankings, Spain Park received eight votes to finish  No. 12 in the poll. The Jags improved to 2-0 in impressive fashion against local rival Briarwood thanks to a 37-8 win. Spain Park enters a showdown this week against in-city foe Hoover, who slipped to No. 10 after falling to 0-2 on the season.

Oak Mountain also received two votes to finish in a tie for No. 13 despite falling 24-21 against county rival and 2022 6A playoff side Pelham.

On the flip side, Pelham used their win over Oak Mountain to hold steady at No. 9 in the 6A rankings. The Panthers improved to 2-0 on the season after also beating Jackson-Olin.

Pelham will have a bye this week before opening their region slate against Briarwood on Sept. 15.

Helena received five votes for the 6A poll to finish in a tie for No. 13 in the rankings. Helena won again in dominant fashion in Week 2, topping Buckhorn, 55-7, after beating Chelsea in their season opener, 50-14.

In the 2A poll, Vincent rose a spot to No. 6 in the rankings thanks to a 29-0 win over Winterboro in their home opener. After also beating Ragland to start off the season, Vincent enters their first 2A game of the season with a 2-0 record as they prepare to face Central Coosa in Week 3.

To see the full rankings, check out the list below:

CLASS 7A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Thompson (20); 1-0; 240
2. Central-Phenix City; 2-0; 176
3. Enterprise; 2-0; 156
4. Vestavia Hills; 2-0; 130
5. Auburn; 1-1; 110
6. Dothan; 2-0; 90
7. Hewitt-Trussville; 1-1; 66
8. Mary Montgomery; 2-0; 63
9. Foley; 2-0; 42
10. Hoover; 0-2; 39

Others receiving votes: Austin (2-0) 14, Spain Park (2-0) 8, Oak Mountain (1-1) 2, Opelika (1-1) 2, Baker (2-0) 1, Fairhope (1-1) 1.

CLASS 6A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Saraland (19); 2-0; 237
2. Clay-Chalkville (1); 2-0; 181
3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; 2-0; 152
4. Parker; 2-0; 142
5. Muscle Shoals; 2-0; 121
6. Hartselle; 1-1; 87
7. Mountain Brook; 1-1; 76
8. Theodore; 1-1; 47
9. Pelham; 2-0; 43
10. St. Paul’s; 2-0; 13

Others receiving votes: Spanish Fort (1-1) 12, Oxford (2-0) 6, Fort Payne (1-1) 5, Helena (2-0) 5, Mortimer Jordan (2-0) 4, Athens (2-0) 3, Benjamin Russell (1-1) 3, Gadsden City (1-1) 3.

CLASS 5A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Pleasant Grove (9); 1-0; 198
2. Ramsay (8); 1-1; 181
3. Faith-Mobile (2); 2-0; 165
4. Charles Henderson; 0-1; 134
5. Moody; 2-0; 113
6. UMS-Wright; 1-1; 91
7. Beauregard; 2-0; 87
8. Gulf Shores (1); 2-0; 77
9. Central-Clay Co.; 1-0; 35
10. Leeds; 1-1; 26

Others receiving votes: Demopolis (1-1) 9, Headland (2-0) 7, Guntersville (2-0) 6, Scottsboro (2-0) 5, Fairview (2-0) 4, Rehobeth (1-0) 1, Vigor (2-0) 1.

CLASS 4A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Andalusia (17); 2-0; 231
2. Cherokee Co. (1); 2-0; 172
3. Catholic-Montgomery; 2-0; 161
4. Jackson (1); 1-0; 146
5. Jacksonville; 2-0; 114
6. Handley; 2-0; 100
7. West Morgan (1); 2-0; 75
8. Oneonta; 1-1; 36
9. T.R. Miller; 1-1; 34
10. Anniston; 1-1; 29

Others receiving votes: Bayside Academy (2-0) 13, Bibb Co. (2-0) 11, Dora (1-1) 9, West Blocton (2-0) 7, Randolph (0-2) 1, St. Michael (1-1) 1.

CLASS 3A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Mars Hill Bible (15); 2-0; 221
2. Mobile Christian; 2-0; 154
3. St. James (3); 1-1; 137
4. Madison Academy (2); 2-0; 133
5. Gordo; 1-1; 110
6. Houston Academy; 2-0; 100
7. Geraldine; 2-0; 80
8. Piedmont; 0-1; 73
9. Sylvania; 1-0; 70
10. Straughn; 1-0; 15

Others receiving votes: Ohatchee (2-0) 10, Thomasville (1-0) 10, Hillcrest-Evergreen (0-2) 6, Pike Co. (0-1) 5, Trinity (2-0) 5, W.S. Neal (2-0) 5, Southside-Selma (1-0) 2, Westbrook Christian (1-0) 2, Winfield (2-0) 2.

CLASS 2A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. B.B. Comer (14); 2-0; 219
2. Highland Home (2); 2-0; 167
3. Pisgah (1); 1-0; 166
4. Fyffe (3); 0-1; 156
5. Reeltown; 1-0; 118
6. Vincent; 2-0; 95
7. Goshen; 2-0; 70
8. Tuscaloosa Academy; 1-1; 55
9. Luverne; 2-0; 33
10. Ariton; 0-2; 20

Others receiving votes: Collinsville (1-0) 18, Aliceville (0-2) 6, Sulligent (2-0) 5, Central-Coosa (2-0) 2, Isabella (1-0) 2, Lamar Co. (2-0) 2, St. Luke’s (2-0) 2, Cold Springs (2-0) 1, Cottonwood (1-0) 1, Falkville (2-0) 1, Lanett (1-1) 1.

CLASS 1A

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Leroy (19); 1-0; 237
2. Elba; 2-0; 171
3. Pickens Co. (1); 2-0; 159
4. Lynn; 1-0; 125
5. Brantley; 1-1; 87
6. Sweet Water; 1-1; 74
7. Millry; 1-1; 61
8. Florala; 1-0; 55
9. Meek; 1-1; 52
10. Spring Garden; 1-1; 34

Others receiving votes: Coosa Christian (1-1) 28, Loachapoka (2-0) 26, Decatur Heritage (2-0) 14, Hackleburg (1-1) 7, Georgiana (1-1) 6, Keith (2-0) 3, Southern Choctaw (0-1) 1.

AISA

Team (first-place); W-L; Pts

1. Glenwood (19); 3-0; 237
2. Lee-Scott; 2-0; 178
3. Lowndes Academy; 2-0; 139
4. Jackson Academy; 3-0; 132
5. Chambers Academy (1); 2-1; 114
6. Autauga Academy; 3-0; 84
7. Banks Academy; 2-0; 81
8. Clarke Prep; 2-1; 59
9. Southern Academy; 3-0; 53
10. Patrician; 1-2; 49

Others receiving votes: Crenshaw Christian (3-0) 14.