Class 7A teams hit the floor for the first time this week Thursday at Legacy Arena as the AHSAA state finals roll on.

The Hoover boys try to continue their quest for a perfect season against final four mainstay Central-Phenix City, while the Hoover girls eye a possible fifth straight state title.

In the afternoon, the first two championships of the week will be decided in Class 1A with Spring Garden and star Ace Austin on the floor for the second time this week.

Check back frequently for highlights and updates all day.

NOW PLAYING, Class 7A girls semifinals, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (32-2) vs. Daphne (22-8)

9:10 a.m., Patriots rolling: Four Hillcrest players have scored. The Patriot lead is 12-2 with 3:02 left in the first quarter. Patriots have hit a pair of 3s already.

9:05 a.m., Fast start: Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa with the first five points of the game. Quick timeout by Kim Perry and Daphne.

8:52 a.m., Here we go: Day 4 starts with the 7A semifinals. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Daphne looking for their first championship.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

CLASS 7A GIRLS SEMIFINALS

NW: Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa vs. S: Daphne, 9 a.m.

NE: Hoover vs. C: Central-Phenix City, Noon

CLASS 7A BOYS SEMIFINALS

NW: Florence vs. S: Fairhope, 10:30 a.m.

NE: Hoover vs. C: Central-Phenix City, 1:30 p.m.

CLASS 1A GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

Spring Garden vs. Brilliant, 4 p.m.

CLASS 1A BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

Brantley vs. R.C. Hatch, 5:45 p.m.