The final day of high school softball in Alabama is here.

Class 6A will wrap up play in the AHSAA state softball tournament on Friday, with four teams alive and vying for the state title.

Helena advanced out of the winners bracket and punched a ticket to the state championship, with Athens, Pell City and Saraland also advancing to the final day.

Check back for frequent updates.

8:56 a.m., Underway: A Class 6A elimination matchup between Pell City and Athens is underway in Oxford.

FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE

Elimination bracket semifinals

Pell City vs. Athens, 9 a.m.

Elimination bracket final

Saraland vs. Athens/Pell City, 10:45 a.m.

State championship

Helena vs. TBD, 2 p.m.

If necessary winner-take-all game, 4 p.m.