And then there were three ...

With two weeks left in the regular season, only three area teams remain undefeated: Lincoln and Cherokee County in Class 4A and Clay County in Class 2A.

Which of these teams has the best shot at getting through the regular season without a loss?

Let's look at the remaining schedules:

The Cherokee County Warriors (8-0) make a trip to winless Ashville this Friday, then travel to face a 4-4 Scottsboro team fighting for a shot at a winning season. The home-standing Wildcats will have the added benefit of an open date this Friday.

Lincoln's Golden Bears (8-0) have enjoyed a steady rise up the 4A rankings this year and now sit at No. 2 behind once-defeated Deshler. If the Golden Bears make it through the next two weeks unscathed, they'll have earned that ranking. This week, they travel to Munford for a big rivalry game against a scrappy Lions squad looking to get above .500 for the first time this season. Get through that, and Lincoln has to host the always-dangerous Panthers of Clay County. Normally, a 4A team would be a heavy favorite over a smaller 2A squad, but I'm sure coach Keith Howard knows his team will have to be on top of their game to beat the Panthers.

Before facing Lincoln, Clay County (8-0) will have to get past Ranburne. It's been a tough year for the 3-5 Bulldogs, and they'd like nothing better than to pull an upset over the No. 2 team in Class 2A. Coach Danny Horn will have to make sure his team isn't caught napping against a motivated Ranburne team.

So, who has the best shot at an undefeated season? You decide. Go over to The Anniston Star's High School Sports section and vote in this week's poll. (No subscription is required to vote.)