Bucs Take Over Top Spot In 7A Football Poll

HOOVER, AL — Hoover's dramatic win over previously unbeaten Thompson has the Bucs in a familiar position sitting atop the Alabama Sports Writers Association's Class 7A rankings.

Hoover signal-caller Bennett Meredith led the Bucs on an 82-yard drive in the final two minutes, ending with a touchdown pass to Jabari Gaines with 14 seconds left in the game. The score secured a 24-21 win for Hoover, and snapped a 27-game winning streak held by Thompson.

Hoover finishes the regular season with a 10-0 record, and will await playoff bracket announcements from the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

The ASWA Class 7A poll looks like this:

1. Hoover (19); 10-0; 237
2. Thompson; 9-1; 177
3. Central-Phenix City (1); 9-0; 163
4. Auburn; 8-1; 137
5. James Clemens; 10-0; 112
6. Fairhope; 8-1; 104
7. Theodore; 8-1; 78
8. Hewitt-Trussville; 8-2; 70
9. Prattville; 6-3; 20
10. Baker; 6-3; 1