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2026 PB Alabama Smalltown Showdown: Weekend Preview


Prep Baseball Alabama Staff

NORTHPORT, AL - Following two weekends of early-season action across the state, attention now turns to River Run Park in Northport for the PB Alabama Smalltown Showdown, an event that highlights many of the top Class 3A-1A programs in Alabama. Set for March 6-7, 2026, the two-day event brings together a strong collection of small-school powers from across the state for a weekend of competitive matchups early in the high school season.

While much of the spotlight during the spring is often placed on the state’s largest classifications, the Smalltown Showdown provides a platform for some of Alabama’s premier small-school programs and prospects to compete against one another in a centralized setting. With several teams expected to factor into the postseason picture within their respective classifications, the event offers an early look at many clubs looking to make noise as the season progresses. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know for the weekend, including the full schedule and a breakdown of each team in the field as the action returns to River Run Park for another weekend of high-level baseball.


Know Before You Go 📌

  • 🎟 Tickets: $10 (purchased at the gate)
  • 💳 Payment: Credit card only, River Run Park is a cashless facility
  • 🍿 Concessions: Fully Operational
  • 🏟 Seating: Lawn Chairs are encouraged on Fields 3, 4, 9 (limited bleacher space)
  • 👕 Event T-Shirts: $25 • first come, first served • only 50 available

Full Schedule 🗓

The complete weekend schedule for the 2026 PB Alabama Smalltown Showdown can be found below.

Friday, March 6th

TIME AWAY HOME LOCATION
4:30 PM Prattville Christian Gordo Field 2
4:30 PM Oakman Lindsay Lane Christian Field 3
4:30 PM Sweet Water Sumiton Christian Field 4
4:30 PM Lauderdale County Thomasville Field 9
       
7:00 PM Lee-Scott Ariton Field 2
7:00 PM Collinsville Oakman Field 3
7:00 PM Mars Hill Bible GW Long Field 4

Saturday, March 7th

TIME AWAY HOME LOCATION
10:00 AM Lindsay Lane Christian Thomasville Field 2
10:00 AM Sweet Water Mars Hill Bible Field 3
10:00 AM Lauderdale County Prattville Christian Field 4
10:00 AM Gordo Lee-Scott Field 9
       
12:30 PM GW Long Oakman Field 2
12:30 PM Gordo Sweet Water Field 3
12:30 PM Ariton Prattville Christian Field 4
12:30 PM Collinsville Lee-Scott Field 9
   
3:00 PM Sumiton Christian Lindsay Lane Christian Field 2
3:00 PM GW Long Lauderdale County Field 3
3:00 PM Mars Hill Bible Ariton Field 4
3:00 PM Thomasville Collinsville Field 9
       
5:30 PM Oakman Sumiton Christian Field 2

Ariton Purple Cats

City: Ariton, AL
Head Coach: Bob Pikett
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 2A No. 2
Classification / Area: Class 2A, Area 4
Current Record: 5-0

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Ariton

  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. Lee-Scott • Field 2
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Prattville Christian • Field 4
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Mars Hill Bible • Field 4

Collinsville Panthers

City: Collinsville, AL
Head Coach: Ernie Willingham
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A No. 6
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 13
Current Record: 5-1

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Collinsville

  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. Oakman • Field 3
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Lee-Scott • Field 9
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Thomasville • Field 9

Gordo Greenwave

City: Gordo, AL
Head Coach: Jonathan Pate
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A No. 5
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 10
Current Record: 2-4

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Gordo

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Prattville Christian • Field 2
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Lee-Scott • Field 9
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Sweet Water • Field 3

GW Long Rebels

City: Skipperville, AL
Head Coach: Drew Miller
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 2A No. 4
Classification / Area: Class 2A, Area 4
Current Record: 5-2

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – GW Long

  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. Mars Hill Bible • Field 4
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Oakman • Field 2
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Lauderdale County • Field 3

Lauderdale County Tigers

City: Rogersville, AL
Head Coach: Corey Looney
Week 1 Class Ranking: N/A
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 16
Current Record: 1-4

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Lauderdale County

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Thomasville • Field 9
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Prattville Christian • Field 4
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. GW Long • Field 3

Lee-Scott Academy Warriors

City: Auburn, AL
Head Coach: Jarrod Cook
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A No. 2
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 6
Current Record: 6-1

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Lee-Scott Academy

  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. Ariton • Field 2
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Gordo • Field 9
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Collinsville • Field 9

Lindsay Lane Christian Lions

City: Athens, AL
Head Coach: Charles Morrison
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 2A No. 3
Classification / Area: Class 2A, Area 16
Current Record: 3-3

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Lindsay Lane Christian

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Oakman • Field 3
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Thomasville • Field 2
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Sumiton Christian • Field 2

Mars Hill Bible Panthers

City: Florence, AL
Head Coach: Josh Willingham
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 2A No. 1
Classification / Area: Class 2A, Area 14
Current Record: 4-2

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Mars Hill Bible

  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. GW Long • Field 4
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Sweet Water • Field 3
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Ariton • Field 4

Oakman Wildcats

City: Oakman, AL
Head Coach: Ryan Hall
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A "On The Bubble"
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 10
Current Record: 3-1

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Oakman

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Lindsay Lane Christian • Field 3
  • Fri • 7:00 PM • vs. Collinsville • Field 3
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. GW Long • Field 2
  • Sat • 5:30 PM • vs. Sumiton Christian • Field 2

Prattville Christian Panthers

City: Prattville, AL
Head Coach: Austin Adams
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A No. 4
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 5
Current Record: 4-2

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Prattville Christian

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Gordo • Field 2
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Lauderdale County • Field 4
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Ariton • Field 4

Sumiton Christian Eagles

City: Sumiton, AL
Head Coach: Ricky Bowen
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 2A "On The Bubble"
Classification / Area: Class 2A, Area 11
Current Record: 2-3

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Sumiton Christian

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Sweet Water • Field 4
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Lindsay Lane Christian • Field 2
  • Sat • 5:30 PM • vs. Oakman • Field 2

Sweet Water Bulldogs

City: Sweet Water, AL
Head Coach: Taylor Clemmons
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 1A No. 9
Classification / Area: Class 1A, Area 4
Current Record: 5-3

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Sweet Water

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Sumiton Christian • Field 4
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Mars Hill Bible • Field 3
  • Sat • 12:30 PM • vs. Gordo • Field 3

Thomasville Tigers

City: Thomasville, AL
Head Coach: JD Phillips
Week 1 Class Ranking: Class 3A No. 10
Classification / Area: Class 3A, Area 4
Current Record: 5-2

Team Roster

Smalltown Showdown Schedule – Thomasville

  • Fri • 4:30 PM • vs. Lauderdale County • Field 9
  • Sat • 10:00 AM • vs. Lindsay Lane Christian • Field 2
  • Sat • 3:00 PM • vs. Collinsville • Field 9

UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
Montgomery Summer ID June 2, 2026 Holtville High School
Montgomery Rising Stars ID June 2, 2026 Holtville High School
Huntsville Summer ID June 9, 2026 James Clemens High School
Huntsville Rising Stars ID June 9, 2026 James Clemens High School
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only) June 16-17, 2026 River Run Park
Gulf Coast Summer ID June 23, 2026 Orange Beach Sportsplex
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID June 23, 2026 Orange Beach Sportsplex
Birmingham Summer ID June 30, 2026 Pelham High School
Birmingham Rising Stars ID June 30, 2026 Pelham High School
Tuscaloosa Summer ID July 7, 2026 Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa Rising Stars ID July 7, 2026 Northridge High School
Wiregrass Summer ID July 14, 2026 Enterprise High School
Wiregrass Rising Stars ID July 14, 2026 Enterprise High School

 

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