Survive & Advance: Sweet 16 Breakdown
May 5, 2026
The Sweet 16 round of the AHSAA Baseball Playoffs delivered exactly what this stage of the postseason is built on - high-level competition, tight series, and moments that ultimately defined who would survive and advance. Across all classifications, teams were tested in a variety of ways, whether it was navigating decisive Game 3s, leaning on frontline arms in must-win situations, or capitalizing on timely offensive production when it mattered most.
While some higher-seeded clubs were able to take care of business and move on, the round also featured its share of tightly contested matchups that came down to a handful of key plays late in games. Pitching depth once again proved to be a separator, with several teams turning to their top options to secure series-clinching victories, while others found ways to manufacture runs in low-scoring battles. As the field narrows and the margin for error continues to shrink, each series offered a glimpse into the identity of the teams still standing.
Below is a breakdown of how each Sweet 16 matchup played out across the state, highlighting the turning points, defining performances, and key moments that pushed teams one step closer to a state championship.
AHSAA Class 7A
Bob Jones def. No. 1 Vestavia Hills (4-3, 1-7, 6-1)
One of the biggest results of the Sweet 16 came in Class 7A, as unranked Bob Jones went on the road and took two of three from top-ranked Vestavia Hills. After opening the series with a tight 4-3 win, the Patriots dropped Game 2 before responding in a decisive Game 3 to clinch the series, 6-1, showing the ability to bounce back against one of the top teams in the state. Bob Jones erased an early deficit in Game 1, scoring in the fifth and sixth before eighth grader GG Wuis delivered the go-ahead two-RBI single in the seventh to complete the comeback. In the finale, Hudson Olive was outstanding, tossing a complete game and allowing just one run against a high-powered lineup, while Tayte Dunn and Graham Segraves each drove in runs to help secure the series.
No. 2 Thompson def. Sparkman (12-1, 5-1)
It was all Thompson from the jump, as the second-ranked Warriors controlled the series from start to finish. Ashton Blair set the tone in Game 1, tossing a five-inning complete game without allowing an earned run while striking out six, as the offense backed him with a 12-1 run-rule win, led by multi-RBI efforts from Kade Brantley, Cooper Craycraft, and Cooper Fuller, with both Brantley and Fuller going deep. In Game 2, Wyatt Williams showed why he’s regarded as one of the top arms in the state, going seven innings and allowing just one run while striking out 13 to close out the series. With Aiden DeRamus driving in a pair of runs to support the effort, the Warriors advanced with a dominant showing on both sides of the ball.
No. 4 Tuscaloosa County def. Grissom (6-0, 3-1)
Pitching has been the identity for the defending state champions all season, and that was on full display in a road sweep over Grissom, as Tuscaloosa County allowed just one run across 14 innings. Tate Pettus set the tone in Game 1 with a dominant complete-game shutout, scattering three hits with no walks and eight strikeouts in a 6-0 win. In Game 2, the Wildcats again leaned on their depth on the mound, as Brooks Mellown worked 3.1 innings while allowing just an unearned run before Gibbs White and Ford Traweek combined for the final outs without surrendering a run to close out the series. Offensively, Ryan Nichols provided the spark, going 3-5 with a double, home run, and three RBIs across the two games to help send Tuscaloosa County into the next round.
No. 5 Hewitt-Trussville def. No. 9 James Clemens (12-1, 3-2)
Hewitt-Trussville picked up an impressive ranked road sweep, winning in two very different ways to advance. In Game 1, the Huskies leaned on their offense in a run-rule win, as Wes Hardy went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and Sawyer Jackson added three hits and two RBIs to pace the attack. On the mound, Hudson Mitchell delivered another strong outing, going six innings while allowing just three hits and one run with eight strikeouts. Game 2 presented a tighter challenge, but Hewitt-Trussville found a way to pull out a 3-2 win behind a balanced effort, as Cale McIntosh pitched into the seventh while allowing two runs and added a 2-for-3 performance with an RBI at the plate. Jace Riggan recorded the final two outs to secure the win and also contributed offensively, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, including the game-tying hit in the fifth, before Mitchell drew a bases-loaded walk that proved to be the difference.
No. 8 Central-Phenix City def. No. 7 Fairhope (1-2, 7-6, 3-1)
Central-Phenix City answered after dropping the opener, putting together back-to-back wins to take the series over Fairhope. In Game 2, the Red Devils leaned on timely hitting throughout the lineup in a 7-6 win, with Jaylen Carter leading the way with a two-hit performance, while Carter Gilley, Hayden Jones, and Keagan Smith each drove in multiple runs. In the decisive Game 3, Central-Phenix City turned to its pitching and got just enough offense, as Hayden Jones delivered the biggest swing with a double and a home run to help power a 3-1 win. Logan Wallace handled the start on the mound before Tyler Caldwell closed it out with three scoreless innings to secure the series-clinching victory.
Dothan def. Alma Bryant (5-1, 4-3)
Dothan went on the road and earned an impressive two-game sweep over Alma Bryant, using a mix of dominant pitching and timely execution to get it done. In Game 1, Braddoc Jenkins led the way in a 5-1 win, tossing a complete game while allowing just one hit and one run with eight strikeouts, and also contributing at the plate with a two-RBI double. Perrin Gomez added to the offensive output, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Graham Davis chipped in with a run driven in. Game 2 proved to be more of a battle, as the Wolves trailed 3-2 in the sixth before executing back-to-back bunts to plate two runs and take the lead, which held up in a 4-3 win. Edmund Cody was outstanding in relief, working five innings while allowing just one earned run to help close out the series.
No. 3 Enterprise def. Baker (6-5, 6-1)
As Enterprise looks to build off last year’s state runner-up finish, the Wildcats opened the postseason with a two-game sweep at home. In Game 1, Brady Cavanaugh set the tone on the mound, tossing five innings while allowing just three hits and no earned runs, while Drew Danner and Walker Turner each drove in a pair offensively. Baker battled back to tie the game at 5-5 in the seventh, but Enterprise responded in the bottom half, capitalizing on an error to walk it off for a 6-5 win. In Game 2, the Wildcats leaned on a balanced offensive effort, with Turner, Davis Shiver, and Brody Rhoades all collecting multiple hits and driving in runs. On the mound, Brayden Barnes delivered 5.1 strong innings, allowing just one run to help send Enterprise into the next round.
No. 6 Auburn def. Daphne (2-1, 10-5)
Auburn earned a home sweep over Daphne, winning in two contrasting styles by leaning on pitching in Game 1 before breaking things open offensively in Game 2. In the opener, Ethan Wade tossed four scoreless innings with five strikeouts, while Max Autrey was sharp in relief, working the final three innings and allowing just one hit to secure the win. Auburn broke through in the fifth, as Angelo Santiago delivered a two-out double before Bryson Sheppard followed with a no-doubt two-run home run that proved to be the difference. In Game 2, Sheppard continued to lead the way at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, and six RBIs, while Brady Sack added a 2-for-4 performance with a double and an RBI. Behind a balanced offensive attack, the Tigers pulled away for a 10-5 win to advance.
AHSAA Class 6A
Pell City def. No. 4 Mountain Brook (0-2, 4-2, 3-2)
In the biggest upset of the week in Class 6A, Pell City earned a statement series win over fourth-ranked Mountain Brook, with all three games decided by two runs or less. After dropping Game 1, 2-0, the Panthers responded in Game 2 behind a strong two-way performance from Karter Perry, who tossed six innings of one-hit, scoreless baseball with 10 strikeouts and added a 2-for-4 effort with a double and an RBI at the plate in a 4-2 win. Parker Rice also contributed with a pair of hits and an RBI, while several others chipped in offensively to help even the series. In the decisive Game 3, Pell City managed just one hit, but it proved to be the difference, as Jacob Burgos delivered a bases-clearing double to account for all three runs in a 3-2 win. On the mound, the Panthers pieced it together with Mac Nunnally, Cohen Hovey, and Richard Smith combining to limit the damage, with Smith recording the final out to secure the series-clinching victory.
No. 8 Hartselle def. No. 3 Cullman (5-4, 8-1)
Pegged as one of the top matchups across all classifications last week, Hartselle delivered with a sweep over their archrival in a top-10 showdown. In Game 1, the Tigers found a way late, as they trailed 4-3 entering the bottom of the seventh before Cruise Baker launched a game-tying home run to send it to extras. After Barrett McKelvey pitched into the sixth and Asher Doepel provided 2.2 strong innings in relief, Cain Falciani delivered the decisive blow with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the eighth to secure a 5-4 win, with Baker also adding a two-RBI double earlier in the game. In Game 2, Hartselle leaned on pitching and timely power, as Connor Stiles tossed six strong innings, allowing just two hits and no earned runs, before Connor Bradley closed it out in the seventh. Offensively, Cole Miles sparked the lineup with a three-run home run, while Braden Weathers added a three-RBI double, helping power the Tigers to a sweep and into the next round.
No. 7 Hazel Green def. Oxford (5-4, 7-3)
Hazel Green earned a hard-fought sweep over Oxford, winning a pair of tight games to advance. In Game 1, the Trojans pulled out a 5-4 win in extras, highlighted by Lakin Swaim’s game-winning RBI single in the eighth. Hayden Schell led the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, while Kolton Bentley added two RBIs to help pace the lineup. On the mound, Colton Clark delivered a strong outing, pitching into the seventh, before Ty Hunter came on to close it out and secure the win. In Game 2, Hazel Green created more separation in a 7-3 victory behind a balanced offensive effort, as Clark went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, while Bryce Zimmerman, Andrew Beaverson, Schell, and Blain White each drove in runs. Elijah Steele provided 5.1 solid innings on the mound, allowing just two earned runs, before Hunter again shut it down in relief to complete the sweep.
No. 5 Homewood def. Fort Payne (7-1, 4-1)
Homewood earned a convincing two-game sweep over Fort Payne, relying on strong pitching and timely offense in both wins. In Game 1, Ben Roberts delivered a dominant two-way performance, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run and striking out five, while also going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the offense in a 7-1 win. George Brockwell added support at the plate with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double and two RBIs. In Game 2, the Patriots once again leaned on their pitching staff, as Cooper Sain tossed five scoreless innings before Levi Nickoli followed with two shutout frames to secure the 4-1 win. Offensively, Homewood did just enough with a balanced approach at the plate, collecting contributions throughout the lineup to complete the sweep and advance.
No. 10 Gulf Shores def. Stanhope Elmore (10-3, 7-20, 5-3)
Gulf Shores emerged from one of the more back-and-forth series of the round, taking two of three from Stanhope Elmore in a matchup that featured contrasting games throughout. The Dolphins opened with a 10-3 win in Game 1 behind a strong offensive showing, as Tres Moore went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs, while Price Stephens and Jacob O’Bryan each added extra-base hits and multiple RBIs to pace the lineup. After dropping a high-scoring Game 2, Gulf Shores responded in a tightly contested Game 3, pulling out a 5-3 win in extras. Jacob O’Bryan delivered a key swing with a two-run home run, while Carter Jones stayed hot at the plate with a perfect 4-for-4 performance. On the mound, Trendon Beebe was outstanding in relief, tossing five scoreless innings to keep the game in check, setting the stage for Stephens to deliver the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth to secure the series-clinching win.
No. 2 Spain Park def. Benjamin Russell (2-1, 14-0)
Spain Park advanced with a two-game sweep over Benjamin Russell, winning in dramatically different fashion across the series. Game 1 was a tight, back-and-forth battle, as Benjamin Russell tied the game at 1-1 in the seventh before Spain Park answered in the bottom half, capitalizing on a passed ball to walk it off for a 2-1 win. Houston Holmes set the tone on the mound, working 6.1 innings without allowing an earned run, while Slade Bounds provided the lone offensive spark with a solo home run. In Game 2, the Jaguars left little doubt, erupting for a 14-0 run-rule win behind a balanced offensive attack that saw multiple players drive in runs, including Connor Greb, Ryne Paquette, and Barrett Price. On the mound, Hudson Franks led the way with four scoreless innings and eight strikeouts, as Spain Park cruised into the next round with a dominant finish.
Chelsea def. No. 9 Pike Road (5-3, 1-4, 2-0)
Chelsea punched its ticket to the next round by taking two of three from Pike Road in a series that featured timely swings and a dominant finish on the mound. The Hornets grabbed momentum early with a Game 1 comeback, erasing a 3-2 deficit by scoring three runs in the sixth, highlighted by Aiden Craven’s game-tying RBI single and Avery Floyd’s go-ahead two-RBI double to secure a 5-3 win. Grant Hill went the distance in the opener, allowing three runs to keep Chelsea within striking distance. After dropping Game 2, the Hornets turned to their elite pitching depth in the finale, as Silas Osbourn delivered a complete-game shutout with nine strikeouts, allowing just three hits in a 2-0 win to close out the series.
No. 1 Northridge def. McGill-Toolen Catholic (3-4, 10-0, 18-0)
Northridge flipped the series in a big way after dropping the opener, dominating the final two games to take the series over McGill-Toolen. In Game 2, the Jaguars responded with a 10-0 run-rule win behind a strong outing from Evan Champion, who allowed just one hit over five scoreless innings while striking out eight. The offense provided plenty of support, with John Pruet driving in four runs and Evan Malone and Wyatt Rath each adding multiple RBIs. In the decisive Game 3, Northridge left no doubt, rolling to an 18-0 victory behind another dominant pitching performance from Ellis Tucker, who allowed just two hits over five scoreless innings. Rath continued his strong series with a home run, while Pruet, Mayson Elam, and Ford Cole each drove in multiple runs as the Jaguars overwhelmed McGill-Toolen to advance.
AHSAA Class 5A
No. 9 Moody def. Sipsey Valley (4-0, 6-2)
Moody advanced with a convincing two-game sweep over Sipsey Valley, leaning on dominant pitching performances in both games to control the series. In Game 1, Bryant Hardin was outstanding, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts, as the offense provided support behind multi-hit efforts from Marshall Teofilo and JP Sands, with Teofilo driving in two runs. In Game 2, JB Leatherwood followed with another complete-game effort, limiting Sipsey Valley to three hits while also contributing at the plate with a 3-for-5 performance and an RBI. Will Dutton and Levi Crowe each added multiple hits, as Moody once again paired strong pitching with timely offense to complete the sweep and move on.
Madison Academy def. No. 8 Boaz (4-3, 5-0)
Madison Academy moved on with a two-game sweep over Boaz. The Mustangs leaned on their pitching staff throughout the series, holding Boaz in check in both games. In Game 1, Chase Harris-Lambert worked 6.1 innings while allowing just one run before Drew Holder came on to finish it off and secure the 4-3 win. Pearson Blue and CJ Whetstone each collected multiple hits at the plate, while Truett Austin drove in a pair of runs to provide key offense. Game 2 followed a similar script, with Weston Todd tossing four scoreless innings before Holder returned to close out the final three frames. Grady Moore led the offense in the 5-0 win, driving in three runs with a pair of doubles, while Ashton Osborne added a perfect day at the plate to help complete the sweep.
East Limestone def. Lincoln (4-3, 2-3, 4-0)
A tight three-game set went East Limestone’s way, as they took two of three from Lincoln to advance. The Indians opened the series with a 4-3 win behind a steady outing from Charlie Eslick, who worked six innings while allowing three runs, before Jacob Brooks shut the door with a scoreless seventh. Brodie Coker led the offense with a pair of hits, while Landon Compton delivered a key two-RBI knock to help secure the early advantage in the series. After dropping Game 2, East Limestone turned to Coleby Davis in the finale, and he delivered with a complete-game shutout, allowing just two hits in a 4-0 win. Coker stayed productive at the plate, and Cade Parham added an RBI to help send East Limestone into the next round.
No. 2 American Christian def. Russellville (10-1, 8-2)
American Christian left little doubt in a dominant two-game sweep over Russellville, controlling both sides of the ball from start to finish. In Game 1, Drew Jackson set the tone with a strong outing, tossing six innings while allowing just one hit and striking out 11 in a 10-1 win. The offense backed him in a big way, as Hunter Elmore went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs, while Hudson McComb added a triple and four RBIs to lead the charge. In Game 2, Elmore took over on the mound, delivering a complete-game effort with 10 strikeouts while allowing just one run to secure the series. American Christian once again received contributions throughout the lineup, with Britton Taft and Drew Jackson each collecting multiple hits, as the Patriots rolled into the next round with an 8-2 win.
No. 1 Faith Academy def. No. 10 Headland (7-4, 6-2)
It took extra innings for Faith Academy to grab control of the series, but the Rams finished strong to complete a two-game sweep over Headland. In Game 1, Faith pulled out a 7-4 win in eight innings behind timely hitting and solid relief work, as Lathan Boddie earned the win with three innings out of the bullpen. Grayson Finch delivered a key extra-base hit with a triple, while Eli Quinley and Collin Hall each drove in runs to help push the offense. In Game 2, Faith Academy leaned on a dominant performance from Christian Freeman, who tossed a complete game while allowing just one run with no walks and seven strikeouts. Hall stayed hot at the plate with a perfect 3-for-3 showing, while Carlos Ortiz added a pair of RBIs to help secure the 6-2 win and send the Rams into the next round.
No. 3 Demopolis def. Holtville (5-3, 5-6, 7-4)
It took all three games, but Demopolis found a way to get past Holtville in a competitive series. After splitting the first two, the Tigers used late-game execution in Game 2 to even things up, erasing a 3-2 deficit with three runs in the sixth inning. Colton Colgrove delivered the game-tying double, while Jake Powell followed with the go-ahead knock, and Braxton Vice added a pair of RBIs to help secure the win behind a complete-game effort from Jack Pritchett. In the decisive Game 3, Demopolis leaned on timely power, as Powell and Bryant Deas each went deep, while Colgrove added a three-run home run to provide separation. JW McAlpine handled the bulk of the work on the mound, pitching into the seventh to help send Demopolis into the next round with a 7-4 win.
No. 6 Briarwood Christian def. Charles Henderson (14-0, 3-1)
Briarwood Christian controlled the series from start to finish, using a dominant Game 1 performance to set the tone before closing it out in Game 2. In the opener, the Lions erupted offensively in a 14-0 run-rule win, backed by a complete-game effort from Houston Hartsfield, who allowed no runs while striking out seven and also contributed at the plate with three RBIs. Ivan Hand led the offensive surge with four RBIs, while Cameron Schroeter and Charles Dedmon each added multi-hit performances to fuel the breakout. In Game 2, Briarwood leaned back on its pitching, as Hand delivered six strong innings while allowing just one run with nine strikeouts to secure the 3-1 win and complete the sweep.
Elmore County def. No. 4 St. Paul's Episcopal (4-2, 4-12, 5-4)
One of the biggest upsets of the week came in this series, as Elmore County took two of three from St. Paul’s Episcopal to advance. The Panthers set the tone early with a Game 1 win behind Shelton Darnell, who delivered a dominant two-way performance with a complete game on the mound and a three-run home run at the plate to power a 4-2 victory. After dropping Game 2, Elmore County responded in a tightly contested Game 3, leaning on another complete-game effort from Gage Davis, who held St. Paul’s to two runs to keep them in control. Offensively, Sawyer Dutton delivered the biggest swing of the game, driving in four runs, while Davis also contributed at the plate to help secure the 5-4 win and cap off the upset.
AHSAA Class 4A
No. 6 Alexandria def. Fayette County (7-0, 9-6)
Alexandria delivered one of the more dominant performances of the round, sweeping Fayette County behind elite pitching and consistent offensive production. In Game 1, Sawyer Coggins was nearly untouchable, tossing a no-hitter while allowing no runs and no walks to lead a 7-0 win, while also contributing at the plate. Cole Wheeler and Jeremiah Heathcock each drove in a pair of runs to pace the offense. In Game 2, the Valley Cubs continued to apply pressure offensively, with Emmitt Waldrep delivering a key triple that drove in three runs, while Heathcock added another multi-RBI performance. On the mound, Alexandria once again limited opportunities, with Camryn Johnson providing scoreless innings to help secure the sweep and advance.
No. 10 Central-Florence def. Plainview (7-0, 7-4)
Central-Florence took care of business with a two-game sweep over Plainview, leaning on a steady performance from its top arm and timely offense throughout the series. In Game 1, Reed Bruce set the tone on the mound, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits, and also contributed at the plate with a double and multiple times on base. Elijah Lambert and Mason Meyers each drove in runs to support the effort in a 7-0 win. In Game 2, Central-Florence once again found ways to produce offensively, with Lambert adding another extra-base hit and RBI, while Cole Wilcoxson and Collin Barnes each contributed run-scoring hits. Bruce continued to impact the game at the plate as well, helping guide Central-Florence to a 7-4 win and into the next round.
No. 2 Westbrook Christian def. No. 3 Madison County (1-0, 3-0)
Runs were hard to come by in this top-3 showdown, but Westbrook Christian found just enough to complete a sweep over Madison County. In Game 1, Emmett Daniel delivered a dominant outing, striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings, while the lone run came in the sixth on an error to secure a 1-0 win. In Game 2, Brodie Johnson matched that effort with an even more overpowering performance, striking out 13 over a complete-game shutout while allowing just two hits. Offensively, Westbrook capitalized on limited opportunities, with Wil Chadwick driving in a run and Brody Blevins and Dalton Helms each collecting multiple hits to help secure the 3-0 win.
No. 1 Deshler def. Cordova (11-3, 5-0)
The top-ranked team in Class 4A continued to roll with a convincing two-game sweep over Cordova. In Game 1, Deshler set the tone offensively in an 11-3 win, with contributions throughout the lineup, including multi-RBI efforts from Brady McKinney, Garrett Reid, and Austin King. On the mound, Dylan Olive worked a complete game, striking out nine to keep Cordova in check. In Game 2, the Tigers leaned on their ace, as Garrett Reid delivered a dominant complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit while striking out 13. The offense provided enough support behind Price Thornton and King, as Deshler closed out the series with a 5-0 win to advance.
No. 5 Opp def. Bayside Academy (6-4, 10-4)
Opp took control late in Game 1 and carried that momentum into a two-game sweep over Bayside Academy. After the game was tied at 3-3 entering the sixth, the Bobcats broke it open with a three-run frame to take the lead for good, highlighted by key offensive contributions from Porter Nelson and Will Jackson, who drove in five runs combined. Nelson also delivered on the mound, going the distance while allowing two earned runs in the 6-4 win. In Game 2, Opp once again leaned on a balanced effort, as Ty Wiginton provided five solid innings before Dawson Peacock shut it down out of the bullpen. Offensively, Parker Burgess, Grady Patterson, and Luke Sanders each drove in runs to help power a 10-4 win and send Opp into the next round.
No. 7 Oak Grove def. No. 8 Trinity Presbyterian (3-0, 3-2)
Oak Grove leaned on its pitching staff to secure a two-game sweep over Trinity Presbyterian in a low-scoring series. In Game 1, Wiley Hicks was dominant on the mound, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just two hits with no walks and eight strikeouts, and also contributing at the plate with a double. The game remained scoreless until the fifth, when Brawley Burns broke it open with a two-run home run that proved to be the difference in a 3-0 win. Game 2 followed a similar script, as Oak Grove pieced together another strong effort on the mound, with Jackson Salter and Ryan Foster combining to limit Trinity Presbyterian before Hicks returned to close it out. Dalton Troncalli and Karson Griffice each drove in runs, which was enough to secure a 3-2 win and complete the sweep.
Houston Academy def. Munford (4-2, 4-1)
Houston Academy relied on its frontline arms to secure a two-game sweep over Munford in a pair of controlled wins. In Game 1, Ty Morris delivered a standout two-way performance, tossing a complete game while allowing no earned runs and striking out six, and also providing a spark at the plate with a home run and two RBIs in the 4-2 win. Griffin Bush and Harrison Avery each added an RBI to support the effort. In Game 2, Whit Price followed with another complete-game outing, limiting Munford to one run while striking out six, and also contributing offensively with an RBI. Harrison Milanowski added a solo home run, while Morris chipped in two more RBIs, as Houston Academy closed out the sweep with a 4-1 win.
No. 4 Bibb County def. No. 9 Orange Beach (5-4, 1-0)
The best matchup in Class 4A lived up to the billing, and Bibb County came out on top with a pair of tight wins over Orange Beach. Game 1 turned into a marathon, with Bibb County pulling out a 5-4 win in 11 innings behind clutch execution, capped by Landon Rich’s walk-off sacrifice fly. The Choctaws leaned on their pitching depth throughout, as Ethan McMillan carried the bulk of the workload before Brayden Cash delivered three innings of no-hit relief to keep the game in check. In Game 2, runs were even harder to come by, but Bibb County once again found a way late, as McMillan delivered a walk-off single in the seventh to secure a 1-0 win. Kaige Watkins was dominant on the mound, tossing a no-hitter while allowing no runs, as Bibb County advanced after winning two of the more tightly contested games of the round.
AHSAA Class 3A
No. 2 Gordo def. Glencoe (7-0, 6-5)
Gordo handled business with a sweep over Glencoe, using a dominant opener and a late rally in Game 2 to advance. In Game 1, Collin Pate set the tone on both sides, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits, and also driving in three runs at the plate to lead a 7-0 win. Rainer Russell and Bennett Trull each added multi-hit performances to support the effort. Game 2 proved to be much tighter, as Gordo trailed 5-4 entering the final inning before Russell delivered the decisive swing, lining a two-run single to walk it off. Levi Brooke provided key relief work to keep the game within reach, tossing three scoreless innings, while Makain Robertson and JP Driver each contributed multiple hits to help complete the sweep.
No. 3 Collinsville def. Elkmont (7-0, 15-14)
Collinsville needed two very different games to complete a sweep over Elkmont, opening with a dominant performance before surviving a wild shootout in the finale. In Game 1, Gavin Lang was electric, striking out 13 over six shutout innings while also driving in four runs at the plate to lead a 7-0 win, with Jeremiah Killian adding a home run and two RBIs. Game 2 turned into an offensive battle, as both teams traded runs throughout before Collinsville found a way late, scoring the game-winning run in the seventh on a wild pitch to secure a 15-14 win. Lang continued his strong series with a home run and four RBIs, while Killian delivered another big swing with a home run and five RBIs, and Mason McAteer and Jacob Niles each added extra-base hits to help power the offense.
No. 4 Piedmont def. Lauderdale County (11-1, 4-2)
Piedmont used a fast start and a late surge to complete a two-game sweep over Lauderdale County. In Game 1, the Bulldogs took control early, cruising to an 11-1 run-rule win behind a strong outing from Cole Austin, who allowed just one hit over four scoreless innings. Offensively, William Hurst and Benjamin Dempsey each recorded two hits and an RBI, while Eli Johnson and Jaxson Howard added run-producing hits to pace the lineup. Game 2 presented more of a challenge, as Piedmont trailed 2-0 entering the sixth before breaking through with four runs in the inning. Johnson delivered the key swing with a two-run single to tie the game, and Howard followed with the go-ahead RBI to complete the comeback. Hurst stayed productive at the plate with another multi-hit effort, helping send Piedmont into the next round with a 4-2 win.
Oakman def. No. 9 Phil Campbell (1-5, 14-6, 10-4)
After dropping the opener, Oakman responded in a big way to take two straight and win the series over Phil Campbell. The Wildcats flipped the momentum in Game 2 behind a complete-game effort from Ethan Hendon, who also drove in four runs at the plate to lead a 14-6 win. Hampton Hall added two doubles and two RBIs, while Brady Jones and Ledger Martin each contributed run-producing hits to fuel the offensive surge. In the decisive Game 3, Oakman once again leaned on its pitching, as Ethan Hutchison delivered a complete-game outing while allowing just two runs to secure the series. Offensively, Hall stayed hot with three hits, while Skyler Driver provided the biggest swing with four RBIs, helping power a 10-4 win to complete the comeback.
Thomasville def. Providence Christian (0-2, 5-2, 3-1)
It took a response after dropping the opener, and Thomasville delivered to take two straight and win the series over Providence Christian. In Game 2, Isaac Parten set the tone on the mound, striking out 10 over seven strong innings while allowing just one run to even the series. Thomasville broke through late in that one, turning a 1-1 game in the seventh into a four-run inning, capitalizing on walks and an error to pull away for a 5-2 win. In the decisive Game 3, Coleman Pilkington took over, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits with no walks. Offensively, Jude Jay provided the key production with a two-run double, while Hunter Norwood added a multi-hit effort to help secure the 3-1 win and send Thomasville into the next round.
No. 5 Lee-Scott Academy def. No. 6 Thorsby (17-0, 5-3)
Lee-Scott Academy wasted no time asserting control, rolling to a two-game sweep over Thorsby behind a dominant opener and a steady finish. In Game 1, the Warriors overwhelmed Thorsby in a 17-0 run-rule win, backed by a strong outing from Braden Martin, who allowed just two hits over four scoreless innings while striking out seven. The offense was relentless, with Ethan Hardee driving in four runs and Harrison Snow and Preston Huguley each contributing multi-hit, multi-RBI performances. Game 2 proved more competitive, but Lee-Scott leaned on Barrett Cook, who went the distance while striking out nine to secure the win. Hardee stayed hot at the plate with a home run and two RBIs, while Luke Donaldson and Jack Fuqua added extra-base hits to help complete the sweep.
No. 8 The Altamont def. No. 7 Excel (5-2, 8-7)
Altamont had to grind through a pair of competitive games to complete a sweep over Excel. In Game 1, the Knights leaned on pitching, as Aubrey Sanders was nearly untouchable, allowing just one hit over 6.1 scoreless innings while striking out six to lead a 5-2 win. Offensively, Altamont made the most of limited opportunities, collecting just two hits, with Cruz Cunill and Grant Hartman driving in the key runs. Game 2 turned into a battle, as Altamont trailed 6-5 before rallying with three runs in the sixth to take control. Cunill played a major role on both sides, earning the win on the mound while also driving in two runs, and Angus Brantley came on to secure the final outs. Sanders stayed productive at the plate with a triple and an RBI, while Hartman and Miles Reid added run-producing hits to help complete the sweep.
No. 1 Glenwood def. Wicksburg (3-0, 6-7, 17-3)
Glenwood bounced back in a big way to take the series over Wicksburg, responding to a Game 2 loss with a dominant performance in the finale. In Game 1, Cooper Favors set the tone with a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits while striking out eight to lead a 3-0 win, with Carter Judah and Hudson Campbell each driving in runs. After dropping a tight Game 2, Glenwood’s offense erupted in Game 3, rolling to a 17-3 run-rule victory. Kade Cox led the charge with four RBIs, while Cal Lawrence, Hudson Campbell, and Trey Claridy each added multi-hit efforts with multiple runs driven in. The depth of the lineup was on full display, as Glenwood overwhelmed Wicksburg to secure the series and advance.
AHSAA Class 2A
No. 5 Red Bay def. Sumiton Christian (13-3, 2-1)
Red Bay showed both firepower and resilience in a two-game sweep over Sumiton Christian. In Game 1, the Tigers broke things open offensively in a 13-3 win, with Davo Colburn leading the charge with a 5-for-5 performance and three RBIs, while Ayden Pruitt and Joshua Thorne each added three RBIs to pace the lineup. Carson McGee handled the work on the mound, going six innings while allowing just one run. Game 2 proved to be much tighter, as Red Bay trailed 1-0 entering the seventh before Colburn sparked a rally with a leadoff triple and later scored on Riley Carpenter’s game-tying double. The Tigers carried that momentum into extras, where they walked it off in the eighth on an error. Jeremiah Thorne was outstanding on the mound, tossing eight innings while allowing just two hits and one run to help secure the sweep.
No. 7 North Sand Mountain def. Pleasant Valley (2-8, 9-2, 15-5)
North Sand Mountain answered after a Game 1 loss, putting together back-to-back strong performances to take the series over Pleasant Valley. In Game 2, Carson Harvey led the way with a complete-game effort, allowing just one run over seven innings, while Cooper Pierce paced the offense with a double and three RBIs in a 9-2 win. Greyson Keller and Jaxyn Lankster each added multiple hits to help fuel the response. In the decisive Game 3, the Bison broke things open offensively, rolling to a 15-5 run-rule victory behind another standout performance from Pierce, who tossed six innings while also going 3-for-4 with four RBIs at the plate. Keller continued his productive series with two more RBIs, as North Sand Mountain completed the comeback to advance.
No. 4 Lindsay Lane Christian def. Cold Springs (4-0, 13-3)
Lindsay Lane Christian paired dominant pitching with a breakout offensive performance to sweep Cold Springs. In Game 1, Wyatt Wallace led the way on both sides, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just two hits and striking out six, and also driving in two runs at the plate in a 4-0 win. The offense spread production throughout the lineup, with multiple players contributing base hits to support the effort. In Game 2, the Lions turned it up offensively, erupting for 13 runs behind a balanced attack that saw Cooper Abernathy drive in three runs with a pair of doubles, while Fin Reding and LT Thornton each added multi-RBI performances. On the mound, Grayson Miller delivered another complete-game effort with nine strikeouts, helping secure the sweep and send Lindsay Lane Christian into the next round.
No. 2 Mars Hill Bible def. Vincent (11-0, 2-5, 9-1)
Mars Hill Bible responded after a Game 2 setback, turning to its arms and a deep lineup to take the series over Vincent. In Game 1, Beau Willis was dominant, tossing a no-hitter over five innings while allowing no runs to lead an 11-0 run-rule win, with the offense backing him through multiple run-producing efforts, including Carsen Wynn and Brooks Campbell. After dropping Game 2, the Panthers answered in the finale with a 9-1 win, as Carsen Wynn delivered on both sides, earning the win on the mound while also driving in two runs. The offense once again showed depth, with Malen Moore, Willis, and Sam Spillers each contributing RBIs, while Luke Fowler added a three-hit performance to help secure the series-clinching victory.
No. 1 GW Long def. Blacksher (5-2, 9-2)
GW Long put together a complete team effort to sweep Blacksher, getting contributions across the board in both games. In Game 1, Lawson German led the way with a complete-game performance, allowing just one run with no walks while also contributing at the plate, as the Rebels spread out the offense with hits throughout the lineup in a 5-2 win. Zyan Marshall added a multi-hit effort to help pace the attack. In Game 2, GW Long again showed its depth, as Blayne Wood struck out eight over 5.1 innings to secure the win, while Matthew McDaniel delivered the biggest swing with a three-run home run. With production coming from up and down the lineup, the Rebels controlled the series and advanced with a 9-2 win.
No. 9 Tuscaloosa Academy def. Highland Home (14-3, 10-0)
Tuscaloosa Academy wasted no time taking control, sweeping Highland Home behind dominant performances on both sides of the ball. In Game 1, Henry Smith set the tone with a complete-game effort, allowing just two hits while also contributing at the plate, as the Knights rolled to a 14-3 run-rule win. The offense was balanced throughout, with Graham Sims driving in three runs and Wes Murphree adding a multi-hit performance. In Game 2, Tuscaloosa Academy leaned on Harwood Beeker, who was nearly untouchable, tossing a complete-game one-hitter with nine strikeouts to secure the shutout. Offensively, Harmon Smith, Mark Norris, and Scott Kemp each delivered run-producing hits to help power the 10-0 win and complete the sweep.
No. 3 Ariton def. No. 6 Ranburne (13-3, 7-0)
Ariton made a statement with a dominant two-game sweep over Ranburne, powered by big swings and elite pitching. In Game 1, Easton Kilpatrick led the way with a complete-game effort on the mound while also contributing at the plate with a home run and two RBIs, as Bryce Odom added another long ball and three RBIs to fuel a 13-3 run-rule win. Conner Davidson also chipped in with multiple RBIs to keep the pressure on offensively. In Game 2, Addison Senn delivered one of the most dominant pitching performances of the round, tossing a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to shut the door. The offense continued to produce behind Odom and Davidson, who each drove in runs, as Ariton rolled into the next round with a 7-0 win.
Reeltown def. No. 10 Bayshore Christian (7-1, 2-1)
Reeltown leaned on its pitching staff and timely hitting to secure a two-game sweep over Bayshore Christian. In Game 1, Brody Smith delivered a complete-game effort, allowing no earned runs while striking out five to lead a 7-1 win, with Reed Wood driving in two runs and Jamarkius Smith adding a triple to help pace the offense. Game 2 was much tighter, but Reeltown once again found a way, as Wood tossed six scoreless innings before Jamarkius Smith closed it out with a save. Smith also delivered the key swing at the plate, driving in the eventual game-winning run in the fifth, while Hutson Lewis and Braxton Lemley each turned in multi-hit performances to help complete the sweep.
AHSAA Class 1A
No. 1 Hubbertville def. Spring Garden (8-5, 7-3)
Hubbertville leaned on back-to-back complete-game efforts to take control of the series and sweep Spring Garden. In Game 1, Blaize Wakefield went the distance, allowing three runs while striking out five to lead an 8-5 win, with Kane Rushing driving in two runs and Ceth Hollingsworth adding a three-hit performance to pace the offense. Landon Dodd also contributed at the plate in the opener. In Game 2, Dodd returned the favor on the mound, tossing a complete-game effort of his own while allowing just one run, and also adding a multi-hit performance at the plate. Braylon Hill chipped in with an RBI, while Wakefield stayed productive with an extra-base hit, as Hubbertville completed the sweep and moved on.
Athens Bible def. Skyline (7-1, 4-2)
Athens Bible put together a steady two-game sweep over Skyline, controlling both games behind strong pitching and timely offense. In Game 1, Ryan Faust led the way with a complete-game effort, allowing just one run while also contributing at the plate, as Jake Banta added a triple and two RBIs to help pace a 7-1 win. In Game 2, the Eagles turned to Justin Crafton, who delivered six solid innings while striking out six, before Luke Murrell came on to close it out with a dominant final frame. Murrell also added an RBI at the plate, while Faust continued to produce offensively, helping secure the 4-2 win and complete the sweep.
No. 2 Appalachian def. Ider (18-4, 5-2)
Appalachian turned in a complete performance to sweep Ider, using strong pitching in the opener before breaking things open offensively in Game 2. In Game 1, Caleb Conn led the way with a complete-game effort, striking out 12 while allowing just two runs to secure a 5-2 win, with Conner Cassidy driving in a pair and Brayden Denson adding a double to help pace the offense. In Game 2, the Eagles erupted for 18 runs in a run-rule victory, highlighted by Cassidy’s five RBIs and a balanced offensive attack throughout the lineup. Cole Smith contributed on both sides, earning the win on the mound while also driving in two runs, as Appalachian rolled into the next round with a dominant finish.
No. 7 Addison def. No. 8 South Lamar (9-2, 2-1)
Addison rode its starting pitching to a two-game sweep over South Lamar, getting complete-game efforts in both wins. In Game 1, Kiah Lake set the tone with a seven-inning outing, allowing no earned runs while striking out five to lead a 9-2 win. The offense backed him with a balanced attack, as Conner Lane collected three hits, including two doubles, and drove in two runs, while Stone Talley added a triple and Tucker Thompson chipped in an RBI. In Game 2, Thompson took over on the mound, delivering a dominant complete-game one-hitter with no walks and seven strikeouts to secure the 2-1 win. Lake contributed again at the plate with a perfect day, as Addison closed out the sweep and advanced.
Millry def. Sweet Water (9-0, 7-5)
Millry used late-game surges in both contests to complete a sweep over Sweet Water. In Game 1, the Wildcats broke a tight 2-0 game wide open with a seven-run sixth inning, with Braxton Jenkins and Tyde Stockley each driving in two runs to lead the offense. On the mound, Caden Welford was in control throughout, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits. Game 2 followed a similar script, as Millry rallied late once again, erasing a 5-2 deficit with five runs in the seventh to secure the win. Tanner Sullivan shut the door with two dominant innings out of the bullpen, striking out six without allowing a baserunner, while Hayden Phillips and Dravion Leverett delivered key extra-base hits to power the comeback.
University Charter def. Autauga Academy (11-10, 8-3)
University Charter showed resilience and control to sweep Autauga Academy, rallying late in the opener before leaning on a dominant finish in Game 2. In Game 1, University Charter erased a 10-8 deficit with three runs in the seventh to take the lead, highlighted by timely production throughout the lineup. Josiah Dubose picked up the win in relief, while Michael Gibson shut the door with a scoreless inning to secure the 11-10 victory. Offensively, Jonah Dubose and Khaleb Reed each drove in runs to help fuel the comeback. In Game 2, Gibson took over, tossing a complete-game shutout while also leading the offense with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double. Braden Murray and Josiah Dubose added RBIs, as University Charter closed out the series with an 8-3 win.
No. 4 Fayetteville def. No. 3 Brantley (14-4, 19-0)
Fayetteville may have surprised some with the way it dominated this series, but it was no shock here given the level they’ve played at all season against a brutal schedule. The Wolves backed that up with a pair of run-rule wins over Brantley, starting with a 14-4 victory in Game 1 behind a balanced offensive attack. Connor Crumpton went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBIs, while Ethan Jones added a home run and four RBIs to lead the charge. On the mound, Brenton Cantrell provided four solid innings to set the tone early. In Game 2, Fayetteville took things to another level, rolling to a 19-0 win behind a complete-game effort from Carter Goins, who allowed just two hits. Cantrell and Crumpton continued to produce at the plate, combining for seven RBIs, as Fayetteville left little doubt and advanced in dominant fashion.
No. 10 Maplesville def. Florala (5-2, 1-5, 10-0)
Maplesville leaned on its pitching and timely offense to take two of three from Florala in a competitive series. In Game 1, JT Johnson set the tone with a complete-game effort, striking out 10 while allowing two runs, and also contributing at the plate, while Pearce Yergan and Aiden Abbott each drove in a pair to help secure a 5-2 win. After dropping Game 2, Maplesville responded in the finale behind another strong start, as Jake Carlee tossed a complete-game shutout to lead a 10-0 win. The offense backed him with a balanced attack, with Luke Gray driving in three runs and Braden Atcheson adding two more, while Eli Hubbert and Abbott continued to produce to help send Maplesville into the next round.
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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