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Alabama Daily Roundup: Saturday, April 18th


Prep Baseball Alabama Staff

 

Welcome to the Prep Baseball Alabama Daily Roundup, where our staff provides readers with scores, game recaps, and highlights from games played across the state. In conjunction with our in-game coverage throughout the 2026 season, this Daily Roundup will serve as your daily stop for staying up to date on the latest results and storylines from around Alabama.

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Below are the scores, recaps, and notes from action on Saturday, April 18th.

NOTE: All scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed on MaxPreps or did not have a reported final score at the time of publication.


Notable Recaps from Saturday

Sparkman (4) vs. Huntsville (3)
Sparkman walked it off in dramatic fashion to defeat Huntsville 4-3 on Saturday. Trailing 3-2 in the seventh, Mark Bundy delivered the game-winning moment with a two-run double to seal the comeback victory. Sparkman jumped out early with two runs in the first, but Huntsville battled back to take the lead behind a solo home run from Will Carter in the fifth. The Senators stayed within striking distance before delivering late. Bundy led the offense with two RBIs, while Jonathan Mitch and Vincent Randolph each added multi-hit performances. On the mound, Braxton Williams turned in a strong start with eight strikeouts over six innings, and Tyler Barrett closed it out with a scoreless inning to earn the win.
 
Hazel Green (7) vs. Buckhorn (3)
Hazel Green captured the area championship with a 7-3 win over Buckhorn on Saturday. The Trojans set the tone early, scoring in the first and second innings before building separation with consistent offense throughout the game. Buckhorn made a late push with a two-run home run in the seventh, but Hazel Green had already done enough damage. Elijah Steele earned the win, allowing just one run over five strong innings, while the Trojans backed it with 10 hits at the plate. Hayden Schell led the way with two hits and two RBIs, while Bryce Zimmerman also added a multi-hit performance. Hazel Green applied constant pressure on the bases with eight stolen bases and played clean defense to secure the title.
 
Central-Florence (12) vs. Wilson (6)
Central pulled away for a 12-6 win over Wilson on Saturday in a high-scoring matchup to punch their ticket to the playoffs on the final day of area play. After trading leads early, Central regained control in the middle innings and never looked back, fueled by a big offensive day. Collin Barnes led the way with three hits and four RBIs, delivering key run-scoring swings to help break the game open. The Wildcats finished with 14 hits, with Mason Meyers and Barnes each recording three-hit performances, while Reed Bruce added multiple hits. Central also played clean defense behind its pitching staff. Cole Wilcoxson earned the win as Central’s offense proved too much to overcome.

2026 Alabama High School Baseball Scores: Saturday, April 18th

Winning Team W Losing Team L
Christian Community 17 South Haven Christian 11
Carbon Hill 11 Curry 8
Lamar County 9 Paul W. Bryant 8
East Limestone 10 Elkmont 0
Bob Jones 9 Florence 7
Gordo 13 South Lamar 1
St. Clair County 5 Sylacauga 4
Homewood 10 Thompson 0
Memphis University School 2 Cullman 1
Hazel Green 7 Buckhorn 3
Westminster Christian Academy 5 DHCA 4
Athens Bible 9 Clements 8
Pleasant Valley 3 Spring Garden 2
Hoover 9 Shelby County 4
Dora 7 University Charter 2
Geneva 10 Geneva County 0
Hubbertville 6 Lamar County 0
Hokes Bluff 6 Sardis 5
Munford 9 Ranburne 8
Rocket City 7 Heritage Christian 3
Carver Birmingham 12 Woodlawn 4
Park Crossing 20 Percy Julian 4
Lauderdale County 10 Lexington 5
Southern Christian 13 Wiregrass 11
Pleasant Home 12 Emmanuel Christian 0
Ariton 10 T.R. Miller 2
Springville 6 McAdory 3
Etowah 7 Handley 0
Bob Jones 7 Florence 4
James Clemens 9 Austin 2
American Christian Academy 4 Tuscaloosa Academy 1
Collierville 7 Cullman 6
Ramsay 12 Shades Valley 7
Heritage Christian 12 Rocket City 5
Carbon Hill 11 Curry 8
North Sand Mountain 8 North Jackson 1
Sparkman 4 Huntsville 3
Piedmont 12 Handley 0
Deshler 10 Hatton 0
James Clemens 8 Austin 6
North Sand Mountain 10 Pisgah 9

Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. If a game isn’t listed, it was either not posted on MaxPreps or was missing a final score at the time of publication.


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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