News Summary

The high school boys soccer playoffs in Alabama are heating up as teams compete in the Round of 16. Classes 5A and 6A are in their second round, while Classes 1A-3A, 4A, and 7A will start their first-round matches soon. The excitement builds as the state tournament approaches, set to take place from May 7 to May 10 at the Huntsville Soccer Complex. Key matchups are anticipated, with standout players ready to leave their mark. Football fans across Alabama are gearing up for a thrilling playoff season!

Exciting Times in Alabama as Boys Soccer Playoffs Heat Up!

Welcome, soccer fans of Alabama! It’s that thrilling time of year again where the excitement of high school boys soccer reaches fever pitch. The Round of 16 is here, and with it, some nail-biting matchups that will surely get your heart racing. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening on the field as teams gear up for their chance at glory.

The Journey So Far

The playoffs have been underway, and as of now, Classes 5A and 6A are busily competing in their second round matches. These games kicked off on April 24 and will run until April 26. Meanwhile, the first round for Classes 1A-3A, 4A, and 7A is just about to start this week, with games scheduled for April 28 and 29.

What to Look Forward To

Mark your calendars, sports enthusiasts! The state soccer tournament is just around the corner, taking place from May 7 to May 10 at the beautiful Huntsville Soccer Complex. This is where the best of the best will battle it out for the state title!

Matchups to Watch

Now, let’s dive into the exciting pairings for the upcoming matches. For Class 5A, we have some thrilling clashes on the horizon:

  • Donoho (8-6-1) at Susan Moore (16-6-1), Monday, April 28, 6 p.m.
  • J.B. Pennington (6-8-0) at Weaver (9-5-1), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Sylvania (no record reported) at Tanner (16-5-1), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Tharptown (8-5-2) vs. Collinsville (18-3-1), Monday, April 28, 6 p.m.
  • Cottage Hill Christian (2-2) at Providence Christian (14-0-0), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Houston Academy (20-5-0) at Mobile Christian (7-7-0), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Alabama Christian (10-5-2) at Tuscaloosa Academy (18-5-0), Monday, April 28, 6 p.m.
  • Altamont (8-14-0) at Lee-Scott Academy (9-4-1), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Talladega (11-7-0) at Oneonta (8-4-2), Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Hokes Bluff (9-7-1) at White Plains (13-6-1), Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.
  • Madison County (9-5-1) at Mars Hill Bible (14-5-5), Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.
  • Haleyville (11-4-0) at West Morgan (13-7-1), Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.

And for fans of Classes 1A-3A, 4A, and 7A, there’s no shortage of action either:

  • Orange Beach at Bullock County, Tuesday, April 29, at YMCA Field, AUM, Montgomery.
  • Dale County (14-4-1) at St. Luke’s Episcopal (13-6-2), Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.
  • Saint James (13-6-0) at Westminster-Oak Mountain (15-5-1), Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.
  • Fultondale (10-11-4) at Trinity Presbyterian (13-3-0), Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.
  • Springville vs. Leeds, TBD.
  • Boaz vs. Douglas, Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Faith Academy vs. winner of St. Michael Catholic-UMS Wright Prep, TBD.
  • Andalusia vs. Charles Henderson, Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
  • Demopolis vs. Brewbaker Tech, TBD.
  • Indian Springs vs. Montevallo, Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.
  • Mountain Brook vs. Homewood, Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.
  • Gardendale vs. Oxford, Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.
  • Southside vs. Gadsden City, Tuesday, April 29, Time TBD.
  • Buckhorn vs. Randolph School, Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m.
  • Spanish Fort vs. Winner of St. Paul’s Episcopal vs. Gulf Shores, TBD.
  • Stanhope Elmore vs. Pike Road, Monday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
  • Northridge vs. Calera, TBD.
  • Briarwood Christian vs. Chelsea, Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.

Looking Ahead

Just to recap, here’s the timeline for the upcoming rounds:

  • First round for Classes 5A and 6A: April 24-26.
  • Second round for Classes 5A and 6A: April 28-29.
  • First and second round for Classes 1A-3A, 4A, and 7A: April 28-29.
  • Third round for Classes 5A and 6A: May 1-3.
  • State tournament: May 7-10 at Huntsville Soccer Complex.

Standout Performers

And we can’t overlook the individual talents shining bright this season! One such player to watch, Muscle Shoals’ Pablo Merida, made waves by attempting a shot on goal against Randolph during their first-round matchup. We’re sure there are many more stars ready to dazzle us in the coming games!

So there you have it, folks! It’s shaping up to be an electrifying playoff season for high school boys soccer in Alabama. Stay tuned and cheer on your favorite teams as they chase their dreams of lifting that coveted state championship trophy!

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