FINAL UPDATE

Alexandria (45-10), ranked No. 1 in 5A all season in the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll, punched its ticket to today’s finals at 5 p.m. on Choccolocco Park’s signature field. The Valley Cubs will play the elimination-bracket survivor between Satsuma, Hayden and Rehobeth.

Alexandria seeks its third state title and first since 2014. The Valley Cubs won their first in 2004.

From Pleasant Valley to Alexandria, Damon Parr has been a big problem for opposing defenses.

Alexandria defeated Moody 3-1 in the Class 5A East Regional on Thursday to secure a spot in the state tournament next week.

Lauren Sechrest fired a 1-over-par 73 at Huntsville’s Hampton Cove Golf Club on Tuesday and finished 5 over for the two-day AHSAA state tournament. She finished one stroke better than Pike Road’s Beka Yang in the girls’ Class 4A-5A field.

Also, Weaver's Ledbetter four shots off of the lead in 3A.

Alexandria lost to Moody 4-0 in the Class 5A, Area 11 final Thursday, but the Valley Cubs’ season isn’t finished just yet. Alexandria downed S…

The Andy Shaw era of Alexandria baseball officially ended Thursday.

Also, Saks clinches regional berth in 3A.

Includes list of area athletes/relay teams that met state-qualifying times or marks and achieved top five/three finishes. Wild card qualifiers will be finalized early this week.