Vote for the top photo from last week’s AHSAA state baseball finals
The Alabama High School Athletic Association crowned its seven state baseball champions last week at Jacksonville State’s Rudy Abbott Field.
Photographer Vasha Hunt captured the action throughout the week.
Vasha has selected 10 of his best photos from the championships.
Now, you the AL.com reader, get a chance to pick the best.
Look at the images below and vote for Vasha’s best photo of the week.
The winning photograph will be revealed Friday.
Hartselle celebrates a state championship after a 9-3 game three win over Chelsea at an AHSAA Class 6A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Hartselle pileup
Hartselle won its 10th state baseball championship Thursday, sweeping the final two games of the Class 6A series against Chelsea. It was the first state title by first-year head coach Brad Phillips. After losing Game 1, 1-0, the Tigers won Game 2 4-3 and the finale 9-3.
Vincent celebrates a state championship win after an AHSAA Class 2A state final baseball game against Pike Liberal in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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Greeting the fans
Two years after losing in the state baseball finals, Vincent finished on top in 2025. The Yellow Jackets swept Pike Liberal Arts to win the Class 2A state title. Bryant-Jordan Scholarship winner Aiden Poe pitched seven strong innings in a 2-1 Game 2 victory.
Hartselle’s Cole Griffin takes a relay from Cain Falciani and tags out Chelsea’s Jackson Turner, on the final play of game two to clinch a Hartselle win and force game three, during an AHSAA Class 6A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Saving the day
After losing the opening game to Chelsea, Hartselle was in jeopardy of at least going into extra innings in Game 2. However, centerfielder Cain Falciani gunned down Jackson Turner, the potential tying run, at the plate to end Game 2 and force the “if” game.
Glenwood’s Cal Lawrence and Logan Henderson collide chasing a grounder during an AHSAA Class 3A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Both stayed in the game.
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Watch out!
Glenwood infielders Cal Lawrence and Logan Henderson collided while trying to make a play against Gordo in the Class 3A championship series. Glenwood went on to sweep the series and win the state title in its first year in the AHSAA.
Hartselle celebrates as they extend their lead in the seventh inning of game three during an AHSAA Class 6A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Blowing it open
The Class 6A baseball series between Chelsea and Hartselle was tight in all three games — until the last inning. Down to their final three outs and trailing 3-2, the Tigers scored seven times in the seventh to pull away and win the state championship.
Leroy’s John Colby Foster attempts to maneuver around the tag by Hackleburg’s Edge Weeks but cannot pull off the score during an AHSAA Class 1A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Out at the plate
Leroy was in a few feet of tying Game 2 of the Class 1A state baseball finals against Hackleburg at JSU. However, Hackleburg centerfielder JaQuan Reeder threw out John Foster at the plate to save the game. Hackleburg went on to win 5-4 and claim the title.
Deshler celebrates a state championship against Bibb County after an AHSAA Class 4A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Deshler won 6-1 in the third and final game of the series for a 2-1 series win.
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Finally on top
As good as the Deshler baseball program has been over the years, the Tigers had never won a state title. Until last week. Deshler won a tough, three-game series against Bibb County to become 4A state champions. The Tigers won Game 3, 6-1.
Hartselle’s Cole Griffin reacts after tagging out Chelsea’s Jackson Turner, on the final play of game two, to clinch a Hartselle win and force game three, during an AHSAA Class 6A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Heading to Game 3
Catcher Cole Griffin made the tag on Jackson Turner to preserve Hartselle’s victory in Game 2 of the Class 6A baseball series. The win forced Game 3, which the Tigers ultimately won. This is from the same play “Saving the Day” earlier in the post.
Vincent celebrates a state championship win after an AHSAA Class 2A state final baseball game against Pike Liberal in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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Happy Days
After a near miss two years ago, Vincent got it done in the Class 2A state championship series this year. The Yellow Jackets outlasted Pike Liberal Arts to win the championship.
St. Paul’s Brooks McDonald celebrates with his teammates after his two-run home run in game three against American Christian during an AHSAA Class 5A state final baseball game in Jacksonville, Ala., Friday, May 16, 2025.
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Jumping for Joy
St. Paul’s celebrates Brooks McDonald’s 2-run homer in Game 3 against American Christian on Friday. The blow gave the Saints a 4-0 lead at the time. However, American Christian rallied for a 7-5 win to claim the 5A state title.
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