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The Alabama AHSAA boys basketball state semifinals have officially begun, with both Class 1A title contenders punching their ticket to the finals on Tuesday.
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In the Battle of the Bulldogs, Brantley defeated Wardley 62-47 to earn a berth in the state championship game for the second consecutive year. They will take on the Hubbardville Lions, who lost to the Hutch Bobcats 71-60, to secure their spot in the championship game.
Regardless, Brantley will certainly be in for a rematch, as they faced the Hutch in last year’s final, losing heartbreakingly 69-67 to fall just one game and one basket away from the title. They defeated Harbertville 78-67 to advance to the title game, so both finalists will be looking for redemption when they meet Thursday night at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
Class 1A team hopes to end long title drought that spans decades
Brantley hasn’t won a state title since its more than 30-year streak from 1993-95, but led by 6-foot-9 freshman center captain Devin Melton, they have to be considered the favorite. Melton had 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks against Wardley to help lead the team to victory and a rematch with Harbertville for its first state title since 1948.
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Four defending champions remain active in various AHSAA classifications
The top-ranked Class 7A Huntsville Panthers in Alabama lost to the defending state champion Hoover Buccaneers in the first round on Feb. 23, and the Hoover Buccaneers finished second in Region 5 to the Vestavia Hills Rebels. But Hoover held off District 8 champion Huntsville with Sparkman 61-54 [Harvest] The Senators’ 52-51 win over Vestavia Hills meant it was a battle of two second-place teams in the regional finals, while Hoover advanced to Thursday’s semifinals with a 62-59 victory over Sparkman.
Hoover will open its final four games against the Fairhope Pirates, who have to be considered the favorite to defend the title after defeating the Florence Falcons 66-56 in last year’s Class 7A championship game.
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Other state championship teams looking to repeat in Alabama’s lower leagues include the Jackson Aggies (4A), Montgomery Academy Eagles (3A) and Providence Christian [Dothan] Eagles(2A). A year ago, the Class 5A Sylacauga Aggies were also finalists but lost to Vigor [Prichard] The Wolves advance to the championship game 59-49.
Class 6A is the only division with four new semifinalists
The Paul W. Bryant Stampede Stampede’s AHSAA Class 6A semifinals this season were all new faces as they clinched the title with a 66-54 victory over the Pinson Valley Indians. The other semifinalists a year ago were the Gadsden City Titans and the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets.
Only one team made it past the first round this year, defending champion Paul W. Bryant, who was defeated 59-46 by Spain Park in the first round. [Hoover] The Jaguars lost to the Oxford Yellow Jackets 53-45 in the second round, while Gadsden City was eliminated.
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This Oxford team, ranked No. 1 overall in the latest MaxPreps rankings in Alabama, will face the Saraland Spartans in the Final Four on Wednesday night. The Calera Eagles will face the Cullman Bearcats in the other semifinal, with the winners advancing to the state championship game on Saturday afternoon, March 7.
Alabama AHSAA State Championship Dates
All Alabama boys basketball state championship games will be played at the BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
All times are CST local time.
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March 5, 2026 |
5:45 pm |
AHSAA Class 1A State Championship Game |
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March 6, 2026 |
10:45 am |
AHSAA Class 2A State Championship Game |
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March 6, 2026 |
2:15pm |
AHSAA Class 3A State Championship |
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March 6, 2026 |
5:45 pm |
AHSAA Class 4A State Championship |
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March 7, 2026 |
10:45 am |
AHSAA Class 5A State Championship |
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March 7, 2026 |
2:15pm |
AHSAA Class 6A State Championship |
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March 7, 2026 |
5:45 pm |
AHSAA Class 7A State Championship Game |
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