The first basketball media rankings, released on December 13, recognized the early season success of several teams, including the Chelsea Hornets, Thompson Warriors, Helena Huskies, and Montevallo Bulldogs.

Why It Matters

The rankings signify the performance and recognition of these basketball teams and highlight their early season success.

By the Numbers
  • Chelsea’s girls basketball team ranked No. 3 in Class 7A, with a 14-0 record.
  • Thompson’s boys basketball team ranked No. 6 in Class 7A, starting the season 10-2.
  • Helena’s boys basketball team earned the No. 6 spot in the Class 6A rankings with a 10-1 start.
  • Montevallo’s boys basketball team earned the No. 8 ranking in Class 4A, beginning the season 8-3.
State of Play
  • Chelsea will face Mountain Brook, play in the Oak Mountain Christmas Classic, and face Cullman, Oxford, and Daphne.
  • Thompson improved to 10-2 after the release of the rankings, with upcoming matches against Oak Mountain, Pinson Valley, and Central-Phenix City.
  • Helena’s boys basketball team will travel to Bibb County, host the Husky Holiday Tournament, and travel to the Ft. Walton Beach Tournament.
  • Montevallo will go to Bibb County for a road game and play in the Brookwood Tournament.
What's Next

The teams will continue their season schedules based on the upcoming games and tournaments mentioned in the article.

Bottom Line

The early basketball media rankings celebrate the success of the Chelsea, Thompson, Helena, and Montevallo teams, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.