“The AHSAA has long been known for having first-class championship events, and a perfect example is the State Basketball Championships tournament in Birmingham,” AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon said. “It’s gratifying to understand the huge economic benefit the tournament has for Birmingham and the entire metro area.”

Heath Harmon will attend his first state championships at Legacy Arena as executive director of the AHSAA. He’s attended the spectacle before, including when he was principal at Oxford High and the Yellow Jacket girls reached the Class 6A final in 2022, falling 55-38 to Hazel Green.

Alabama high school basketball teams have begun punching their tickets to the AHSAA Final 48. While some matchups are still being determined as regional play continues, teams began qualifying for the state tournament's championship event as early as Friday night.