Alabama high school baseball: Who is playing in Thursday’s AHSAA finals?

The AHSAA state baseball finals shift into high gear today in Jacksonville, where Hartselle and Fayetteville find themselves just one win away from clinching state championships.

Championship Pursuits in Jacksonville

Hartselle snagged a thrilling 9-8 walk-off win against Spain Park on Wednesday to grab an early 1-0 series lead. The Tigers are now positioned to chase their 11th state title at Jim Case Stadium, with Game 2 set for 10 a.m. and a potential Game 3 to follow if necessary.

Meanwhile, in the Class 1A bracket, Fayetteville made a massive statement with a 14-4 victory over No. 3 Hubbertville in just six innings. The Wolves, who hold a 1-0 lead, are now in striking distance of securing only the second state championship of any kind in school history. Their pursuit resumes with Game 2 at 4 p.m., with a third game on deck if required.

Action Heads to Oxford

The focus also turns to Oxford today, where the Class 5A and 7A finals are slated to begin. However, fans and teams alike should keep a close watch on the skies, as the forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms that could impact play in both Jacksonville and Oxford for the second consecutive day.

Today’s State Baseball Schedule

Jacksonville

• Class 6A (Games 2 & 3 if needed): No. 5 Hartselle (31-11) vs. No. 2 Spain Park (35-8), 10 a.m. (Hartselle leads series 1-0)
• Class 1A (Games 2 & 3 if needed): No. 3 Hubbertville (23-6) vs. Fayetteville (21-18), 4 p.m. (Fayetteville leads series 1-0)

Oxford

• Class 5A (Game 1): No. 3 American Christian (36-10) vs. No. 1 Faith Academy (29-8), 11 a.m.
• Class 7A (Game 1): No. 2 Hewitt-Trussville (32-9) vs. No. 5 Auburn (33-12), 2 p.m.