Escambia County climbed up the ladder two spots in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 4A boys basketball poll, which was released today.

The Blue Devils are now No. 7 after topping then No. 5 UMS-Wright 66-65 on Tuesday night. UMS dropped to No. 9 in this week’s poll.

ECHS improved to 16-5 overall, and 3-2 in Area 1 play after the win.

Hillcrest-Evergreen (18-2) is still No. 1 in 4A, followed by Talladega (18-5) and Williamson (18-7) at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively.

Brooks, Sumter Central, Anniston are Nos. 4-6, respectively.

In the girls’ poll, T.R. Miller is still at No. 3 after defeating Excel 60-4 on Tuesday, and a 49-22 decision over Thomasville last Thursday.

In the AISA boys poll, Escambia Academy (12-6) is No. 8.