The AHSAA volleyball state championship tournament begins today at the Birmingham Crossplex.

Class 5A starts first-round action at 9 a.m. with Class 1A beginning at 10:30, Class 2A at noon and Class 4A at 1:30 p.m.

Semifinal action follows with two teams from each class advancing to Wednesday’s state championship matches at the adjacent Bill Harris Arena.

Check back frequently for updates.

9:30 a.m. We have our first first-set winners of the day. Lawrence County takes a 25-23 set over Montgomery Academy, Arab goes up 1-0 with a 25-15 set win, Jasper wins 25-19 in first set over Gulf Shores and Westminster Christian grabs the first-set win over Providence Christian.

9 a.m. Class 5A opens the AHSAA state volleyball tournament at the Birmingham Crossplex.

Today’s Schedule

CLASS 5A

First Round: Tuesday, 9 a.m.

North No. 3 Jasper (52-10) vs. South No. 2 Gulf Shores (45-16)

South No. 4 Providence Christian (20-25) vs. North No. 1 Westminster Christian (44-9)

South No. 3 Faith Academy (26-18) North No. vs. 2 Arab (47-13)

North No. 4 Lawrence County (35-23) vs. South No. 1 Montgomery Academy (41-6)

Semifinal: 4 p.m.

Championship: Wednesday, 10 a.m.

CLASS 1A

First Round: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

North No. 3 Spring Garden (39-14) vs. South No. 2 Pleasant Home (18-12)

South No. 4 Kinston (16-15) vs. North No. 1 Addison (43-10)

South No. 3 Brantley (25-11) vs. North No. 2 Covenant Christian (34-18)

North No. 4 Meek (20-23) vs. South No. 1 University Charter (25-7)

Semifinal: 4 p.m.

Championship: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

CLASS 2A

First Round: Tuesday, Noon

North No. 3 Lindsay Lane (23-25) vs. South No. 2 G.W. Long (28-10)

South No. 4 Washington County (22-5) vs. North No. 1 Donoho (41-14)

South No. 3 Tuscaloosa Academy (20-9) vs. North No. 2 Pleasant Valley (40-14)

North No. 4 Fyffe (21-27) vs. South No. 1 Bayshore Christian (21-21)

Semifinal: 6 p.m.

Championship: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.

CLASS 4A

First Round: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

North No. 3 Madison County (32-19) vs. South No. 2 Trinity (40-8)

South No. 4 Satsuma (22-13) vs. North No. 1 Deshler (44-5)

South No. 3 Orange Beach (32-10) vs. North No. 2 Priceville (28-13)

North No. 4 West Morgan (40-14) vs. South No. 1 Montgomery Catholic (28-10)

Semifinal: 6 p.m.

Championship: Wednesday, 4:30