<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39UTem_0szzacu100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39UTem_0szzacu100" width="1280" height="853" ><figcaption>AHSAA Softball State Tournament Day 1</figcaption></figure>The AHSAA softball state championship tournament begins play Monday with two classes at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park.Class 7A was set to start first-round action at 9 a.m. before a weather delay postponed play until noon. Class 4A was scheduled to start after 7A.Each eight-team class is set up the same with The No. 1 qualifier from each of four regionals playing the No. 2 qualifier of a designated regional.South No. 1 qualifier plays North No. 2 qualifier, East No. 1 plays Central No. 2, North No. 1 plays South No. 2 and Central No. 1 plays East No. 2.The first day of each class features teams playing through the winners bracket final and two rounds of eliminations – three games total for teams that win – in the double-elimination tournament.One team in each class will win to the the championship game at the end of the first day of play, awaiting an opponent winning through the elimination bracket to earn a spot in the title game at Signature Stadium on the second day of play.Check back frequently for updates.8:55 p.m. Orange Beach prevails: The Makos have yet to lose a game in the state tournament in their program history following a 6-3 win over Houston Academy. KG Favors broke a 3-all tie in the top of the seventh on an RBI single and Kaitlynn Robertson provided additional insurance with a two-run double. Favors also notched the win on the mound, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking seven.Orange Beach shortstop Daigle Wilson, an Auburn commitment, was injured in the bottom of the fifth when she was hit by an unexpected hop of a hard groundball. She was taken off the field and transported to a local hospital to undergo routine tests.8:03 p.m. Madison County takes out Prattville Christian: Madison County holds on for a 6-2 win over Prattville Christian and advances to face Brooks in a Class 4A elimination game. The Tigers plated four runs in the third and another two in the seventh while Gracyn Spicer earned the complete-game victory allowing two runs on seven hits.8:00 p.m. Huskie back in the title game: Hewitt-Trussville fended off a late rally and secured a 5-4 win over Hoover to advance to the Class 7A championship game. The Bus drop into the elimination round and will face the winner of Daphne and Central-Phenix.Lexie Kelly scored the winning run in the fifth on a line out to right field, bringing home Presley Hull for a 5-3 lead. Hoover put one on the board in the sixth on a solo homer from Mac Stribling but were sat down in order in the seventh frame. Sara Phillips earned the win allowing one run on five hits in 3.2 innings of work.7:49 p.m. Central-Phenix blasts Enterprise: The Red Devils grab a 14-5 win over Enterprise and advance to face Daphne in another elimination game. Central-Phenix plated 10 runs in the fourth inning and Ally Supan got the win, allowing four runs on four hits.7:37 p.m. Lions shut out Cherokee County: Brooks advances in the elimination bracket following a 6-0 win over Cherokee County. Abby Herndon earned the complete-game victory, allowing four hits and striking out six, and Emma Hill was tagged with the loss after giving up six runs on 11 hits.7:22 p.m. Daphne prevails. The Trojans endured a pitchers duel for a 1-0 victory over Thompson in an elimination game. Vic Moten picked up the no-hitter for Daphne, allowing on three base runners, and has allowed six runs on 10 hits while striking out 30 in three complete games. Hannah Newport homered in the fourth for the only run of the game.6:51 p.m. Middle innings: In Class 7A, Hewitt-Trussville is leading 4-1 over Hoover in the fourth of the winners bracket final. Daphne has a 1-0 advantage over Thompson heading into the fifth inning and Central-Phenix leads 10-3 over Enterprise in the fourth, both elimination games.In Class 4A, Orange Beach has a 2-0 lead over Houston Academy in the bottom of the third in the winners bracket final. Facing elimination, Madison County leads 4-0 over Prattville Christian in the fourth and Brooks has a 3-0 lead over Cherokee County.6:28 p.m. In the winners bracket, Hoover and Hewitt-Trussville are scoreless in the third in Class 7A and Orange Beach and Houston Academy are scoreless in the second of Class 4A.Meanwhile, in elimination play, Thompson and Daphne are scoreless in the third and Enterprise leads Central-Phenix 3-1 in the third, both in Class 7A. In the 4A elimination bracket, Prattville Christian and Madison County are scoreless and Brooks has a 1-0 lead over Cherokee County, both in the third inning.6:01 p.m. The winners bracket final and last two elimination games of the day in both Class 7A and 4A are underway.5:23 p.m. Prattville Christian walks-off Curry: Prattville Christian’s Peyton Thrash brought Saniyah Weaver on a single in the bottom in the eighth inning to lift the Lions to a 3-2 walk-off victory over Curry in an elimination game. Prattville Christian advances to face Madison County in the elimination bracket.Laura Beth Nesmith earned the win, allowing two runs on seven hits, and Skiely Perry took the loss after giving up the winning hit in extra innings.5:11 p.m. Class 4A winner’s bracket final set: Orange Beach Falyn Beebe takes an 0-1 pitch and homers to give the Makos a walk-off 7-6 win in extra innings over Cherokee County. KG Favors earned her second win of the tournament after allowing only two hits and striking out four in four innings of work. Cherokee County falls into the elimination bracket and will face Brooks.Houston Academy added four runs in the fourth to seal the deal in a 9-4 win over Madison County and advances to face Orange Beach in the winners bracket final. Emily Adams started the game on the mound and earned the win after allowing two runs on five hits in 1.2 innings of work. Madison County drops into the elimination bracket.5:04 p.m. Huskies tested. Defending champion and top-ranked Hewitt-Trussville fends off Thompson 4-2 and advances to face Hoover in the Class 7A winners bracket final. The Warriors will face Daphne in an elimination game.Sara Phillips earned the win for the Huskies, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out seven, and Olivia Faggard stole home for what would be the winning run. Thompson’s Aubree Hooks was tagged with the loss after allowing three runs on four hits.4:48 p.m. Brooks outlasts Northside: The Lions fend off a fierce rally and hold on for a 6-4 win over Northside. Brooks advances to a second elimination game while the Rams are eliminated.Ellie Patrick earned the win in the circle, allowing four runs on seven hits in six innings of work, and Baylee Appling took the loss after allowing four runs on five hits in three innings. A two-run single from Brayleigh Leone in the bottom of the fourth proved the difference as North side scored four runs in the fifth and sixth innings.4:40 p.m. Daphne eliminates Spain Park: The Trojans advance to a second elimination game following a 5-1 win over Spain Park. Vic Moten picked up the complete-game victory, allowing one run on five hits while striking out 12, and Ella Ussery took the loss with three runs on three hits and striking out nine in 6.1 innings of work.4:35 p.m. Central-Phenix staves off elimination: The Red Devils grab an 11-4 win over Dothan and advances to face Enterprise in a second elimination game. Dothan is eliminated from the tournament.Ally Supan got the win, allowing three runs on five hits, and 0-of-2 at the plate but had three RBIs on a sac fly and two-run fielder’s choice. Gerritt Griggs was 3-of-4 with an RBI triple and a two-run single.4:06 p.m. Bucs dominate: Hoover run-rules Enterprise 13-0 and advances to the winners bracket final, while Enterprise drops into the elimination bracket. The Bucs scored eight runs in the first inning and Olivia Christian earned the win, allowing one hit and striking out four in three innings of work. Madeline took the loss after allowing nine runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings of work.3:49 p.m. Second round middle innings: In the Class 7A winners bracket, Hoover leads 13-0 over Enterprise and Hewitt-Trussville leads 3-2 over Thompson, while in the elimination bracket Daphne leads 2-0 over Spain Park and Central-Phenix leads 6-3 over Dothan.In Class 4A, Orange Beach has a 6-4 advantage over Cherokee County and Houston Academy leads 5-3 over Madison County, both in the winners bracket. Facing elimination, Curry has 1-0 lead over Prattville Christian and Brooks leads 6-1 over Northside.3:24 p.m.: In the Class 7A winner’ bracket, Hoover leads Enterprise 9-0 at the end of the second inning and Hewitt-Trussville holds an early 2-0 advantage over Thompson. Facing elimination, Daphne leads 1-0 over Spain Park and Central-Phenix carries a 4-0 lead over Dothan into the fourth inning.In the Class 4A winners bracket, Orange Beach leads Cherokee County 2-1 in the third and Houston Academy has a 3-0 lead over Madison County in the second. In the first elimination round, Brooks has a 3-0 lead on Northside and Curry and Prattville Christian are in a scoreless tie in the second.3:05 p.m.: The winners and elimination brackets are underway in Class 7A and 4A.2:22 p.m. Final first-round winner: Orange Beach surges to a 10-2 win over Curry and advances to face Cherokee County in the winners bracket. Curry will face Prattville Christian in an elimination game.KG Favors grabbed the complete-game victory, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out eight and walking five, and was 2-of-4 at the plate with a two-run single and two-run homer. Alena Howse was tagged with the loss after allowing seven runs on 10 hits in six innings of work.2:05 p.m. Class 4A winners: Houston Academy shuts out Brooks 2-0 and advances to face Madison County in the winners bracket, Brooks will face Northside in an elimination game. Braya Hodges got the complete-game win, allowing six hits and grabbing 12 strikeouts, and Abby Herndon took the loss after allowing to runs on four hits. Mallory Magrino brought both runs home a pair of singles.Cherokee County advances to the winners bracket following a 5-4 win over Prattville Christian, which drops into the elimination bracket. Emma Hill earned the complete-game victory, allowing four runs on 10 hits and stoking out 10, and Alivia Messick took the loss after allowing five runs on 10 hits. Audrey Haygood reached on a single in the fourth, an error on the play allowed three runs to score, and Abby Lea had the game-winning hit on a single after a two-out double from Raechel Russell.1:57 p.m. Thompson advances: The Warriors grabbed a 7-2 win over Central-Phenix City and faces Hewitt-Trussville in the Class 7A winners bracket, while the Red Devils take on Dothan in an elimination game. Aubree Hooks earned the complete-game victory, allowing two runs on three hits with six strikeouts, and Kadyn Bush brought the winning run home on a ground out in the second inning, Thompson went down 0-2 after the first frame and outscored Central-Phenix 7-0 the remaining six innings.1:52 p.m. Madison County downs Northside: Madison County grabs a 5-1 win over Northside and is the first 4A team to advance into the winners bracket. Gracyn Spicer got the complete-game victory, allowing one run on four hits and five strikeouts, and Baylee Appling took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits in four innings of work. Allie Yeary had the winning hit on an RBI single in the third inning.1:47 p.m. Enterprise advances: Enterprise outlasts Spain Park for a 3-1 win and advances to face Hoover in the winners bracket, while Spain Park will face Daphne in an elimination game. Skyler Frey earned a complete-game victory, allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts and six walks, and Ella Ussery took the loss after allowing three runs on three hits. Olivia Palfreeman blasted a two-run homer in the bottom of the second to secure the win.1:43 p.m. Bucs take down Trojans: Hoover grabs a 5-4 victory over Daphne and advances to the Class 7A winners bracket while Daphne falls into the elimination bracket. Kaitlyn Raines earned the win, allowing no runs and no hits with six strikeouts in four innings of work, and Daphne’s Vic Moten took the loss after allowing five runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking six. Hoover’s Mollie Hanson and Daphne’s Abby Newsom both had a three-run homer.1:28 p.m. Huskies roll: Defending Class 7A champion Hewitt-Trussville grabs a 14-0 run-rule victory over Dothan and advances into the winners bracket while Dothan drops into the elimination bracket. Zaylen Tucker earned the win on the mound, allowing three hits while striking out six, and every starter had a hit. Makaila Hope, Lexie Kelly were a combined 4-of-7 with two RBIs each. Savanna Kendrick was tagged with the loss after allowing 10 runs on 10 hits.1:03 p.m.: Thompson leads Central-Phenix 4-2 and Hoover has a 5-4 advantage over Daphne, both in the fourth, and Enterprise has a 2-1 lead over Spain Park in the fifth inning. Hewitt-Trussville leads 10-0 over Dothan midway through the fourth.In Class 4A, Houston Academy has taken a 1-0 lead over Brooks, Cherokee County now leads 4-1 over Prattville Christian and Madison County has a 2-1 lead over Northside in the fifth. Orange Beach leads 1-0 over Curry in the fourth.12:31 p.m.: Hewitt-Trussville increases its advantage to 7-0 over Dothan in the bottom of the second and Thompson now has a 3-2 lead over Central-Phenix City. Hoover and Daphne are now tied 1-1 and Enterprise has taken a 2-0 lead over Spain Park, both in the third inning.In Class 4A, Prattville Christian maintains its 1-0 lead over Cherokee County and Madison County now lead 2-0 over Northside. Orange Breach and Curry and Brooks and Houston Academy are both still scoreless in the third inning.12:17 p.m.: In Class 7A, defending champion Hewitt-Trussville holds a 4-0 lead over Dothan after the first inning. Central-Phenix has a 2-0 lead over Thompson and Hoover has a 1-0 lead over Daphne, both in the second, and Spain Park and Enterprise are locked in a scoreless tie.Meanwhile, in Class 4A, Prattville Christian holds a 1-0 lead over Cherokee County and Madison County leads 1-0 over Northside. Orange Beach and Curry and Brooks and Houston Academy are both scoreless in the second inning.12:01 p.m., Let’s play ball: The AHSAA state softball tournament is officially underway following a three-hour delay.8:45 a.m.: Rain has forced delay to the start of the tournament. Action is now scheduled to begin at noon.Monday ScheduleCLASS 7AFirst round games, Monday, 12 p.m.Enterprise 3, Spain Park 1Hoover 5, Daphne 4Hewitt-Trussville 14, Dothan 0Thompson 7, Central-Phenix 2Winners bracketHoover 13, Enterprise 0Hewitt-Trussville 4, Thompson 2Elimination bracketDaphne 5, Spain Park 1 (Spain Park eliminated)Central-Phenix 11, Dothan 4 (Dothan eliminated)Central-Phenix 14, Enterprise 5 (Enterprise eliminated)Daphne 1, Thompson 0 (Thompson eliminated)Daphne vs. Central-PhenixHoover vs. Daphne or Central-PhenixWinners bracket final, 6 p.m.Hewitt-Trussville 5, Hoover 4Championship, Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.Hewitt-Trussville vs. TBDCLASS 4AFirst round games, Monday, 12 p.m.Orange Beach 10, Curry 2Cherokee County 5, Prattville Christian 4Houston Academy 2, Brooks 0Madison County 5, Northside 1Winners bracketOrange Beach 7, Cherokee County 6Houston Academy 9, Madison County 4Elimination bracketPrattville Christian 3, Curry 2 (Curry eliminated)Brooks 6, Northside 4 (Northside eliminated)Madison County 6, Prattville Christian 2 (Prattville Christian eliminated)Brooks 6, Cherokee County (Cherokee County eliminated)Madison County vs. BrooksHouston Academy vs. Madison County or BrooksWinners bracket final, 6 p.m.Orange Beach 6, Houston Academy 3Championship: Tuesday, 5 p.m.Orange Beach vs. TBD</div></body>

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The AHSAA softball state championship tournament begins play Monday with two classes at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. Class 7A was set to start first-round action at 9 a.m. before a weather delay postponed play until noon. Class 4A was scheduled to start after 7A. Each eight-team class is set up...

Rewinding Monday AHSAA softball state championship tournament

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