Alabama AHSAA softball area playoffs slated to begin on Friday with Orange Beach leading the way

National Top 50 contenders by classification

Alabama's three nationally-ranked teams all compete in different classifications.

Class 7A

The Thompson Warriors are 37-1-2, and they compete in the AHSAA's top-level Class 7A ranks. The team's only loss is to the No. 15 Wetumpka Indians in a 3-2 setback on April 3.

Class 7A Area 05 tournament schedule

Games 1-5 are scheduled for Monday, May 4, while Games 6 and 7 (if necessary) will take place on Tuesday, May 5. All game times are CST local.

Class 6A

Wetumpka is 39-5, and as noted above, they are the only team to beat Thompson so far.

Class 6A Area 04 tournament schedule

Games 1-3 are scheduled for Friday, May 1, while Games 4 and 5 (if necessary) will take place on Saturday, May 2. All game times are CST local.

Class 4A

As noted above, Orange Beach's (36-1-0) path to a potential state and national title get under way Friday with two other teams competing in AHSAA's Class 4A Area 01. The winner of Satsuma vs. St. Michael Catholic will advance to face the Makos, and the loser of that contest will then play the loser of the first game in what could prove to be a rematch in Game 3. All the contests are scheduled for Friday, May 1, and all the times below are CST local.

Class 4A Area 01 tournament schedule

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