The 2026 AHSAA Indoor State Championships unfolded across two days at the CrossPlex, producing state-leading marks, record-level performances, and one of the tightest team finishes in recent championship history. From dominant distance doubles to high-value relay swings, the meet was decided by athletes who consistently converted finals appearances into points.

FRIDAY - 1A-3A & 6A

1A-3A Girls

Team Scores:

1. Altamont - 110

2. Cold Springs - 79

3. Lee-Scott Academy - 39.5

Altamont separated early and never looked back, scoring across nearly every event group and building a decisive margin over Cold Springs.

Key Performances

• Elley Goff (Saint James)

  • 1600m - 5:18.35 (1st)

  • 3200m - 11:33.69 (1st)Goff controlled both distance races from the front.

• Miracle Wright (Red Level)

  • 60m - 7.86 (1st)Wright delivered a clean final after advancing from prelims.

• Mollie Mullinax (Jacksonville)

  • 60m Hurdles - 9.26 (1st)Mullinax was consistent through prelims and finals.

Altamont added to its advantage with relay victories in the 4x400 (4:17.30) and 4x800 (10:10.93), which ultimately turned the team race into a runaway.

1A-3A Boys

Team Scores:

1. TR Miller - 92

2. Altamont - 47

3. Westminster School at Oak Mountain - 46

TR Miller's title was built on depth rather than a single standout, with athletes scoring in jumps, distance, and relays to nearly double the runner-up's total.

6A Girls

Team Scores:

1. Mountain Brook - 91

2. Pelham - 61

3. Homewood - 46

Mountain Brook's balance proved decisive, but Pelham's distance group kept the team battle competitive into the late events.

Key Performances

• Emily Wester (Pelham)

  • 800m - 2:15.50 (1st)

  • 1600m - 5:10.05 (1st)Wester delivered two event wins in under three hours, accounting for a large portion of Pelham's scoring.

• Emelia White (Mountain Brook)

  • 3200m - 10:45.87 (1st)White's decisive victory in the 3200m helped Mountain Brook maintain separation late in the meet.

• Amaya Wells (Mae Jemison)

  • 60m - 7.65 (1st)Wells' time was one of the fastest recorded across all classifications.

6A Boys

Team Scores:

1. Northridge - 60

2. Homewood - 48

3. Hazel Green - 46.5

This title came down to consistency. Northridge capitalized on finals appearances across multiple events, while Homewood and Hazel Green traded placements throughout the afternoon.

SATURDAY - 4A-5A & 7A

4A-5A Girls

Team Scores:

1. Whitesburg Christian - 65

2. Scottsboro - 50

3. Hamilton - 45

Whitesburg Christian's win was driven by distance dominance, relay scoring, and team depth.  As they grabbed points in nearly every event securing their first team title in Indoor.

Key Performances

• Nora Allan (Whitesburg Christian, 8th grade)

  • 1600m - 5:09.27 (1st)

  • 3200m - 11:13.37 (1st)Allan delivered one of the most impressive performances of the entire meet, sweeping both distance events against older competition. Her ability to control pace and close decisively marked her as one of Alabama's premier emerging distance talents.

• Kyra Casey (Hamilton)

  • Long Jump - 17-0.75 (1st)

  • Triple Jump - 36-0.50 (1st)Casey scored heavily in the horizontal jumps, keeping Hamilton in the team title conversation.

4A-5A Boys

Team Scores:

1. Scottsboro - 91

2. Guntersville - 60

3. Ramsay - 34

Scottsboro separated itself with a strong finals presence and high-value relay points, pulling away late to secure the championship.

7A Girls

Team Scores:

1. Hoover - 77

2. Vestavia Hills - 63

3. Hewitt-Trussville - 43

4. James Clemens - 43

5. Huntsville - 42

Hoover's depth and relay execution proved decisive, while the battle for third remained unsettled until the final events.

Key Performances

• Reese Gonzalez (Hoover, 8th grade)

  • 3200m - 10:47.40 (1st, 7A State Record)Gonzalez's record-setting run was one of the meet's defining moments. The eighth-grader led wire-to-wire, producing one of the fastest indoor 3200m performances in state history and establishing herself as a national-level prospect.

• Hadley Turner (Hewitt-Trussville)

  • 1600m - 5:04.35 (1st)Turner's win provided critical points in a tightly packed team race.

7A Boys - Championship Decided by One Point

Team Scores:

1. Hewitt-Trussville - 112

2. Hoover - 111

3. Huntsville - 77

4. Vestavia Hills - 70

The closest team finish of the championships came in 7A boys, where Hewitt-Trussville edged Hoover by a single point.

How It Was Won

• Hewitt-Trussville maximized scoring in relays and technical events, converting finals placements into consistent points.

• Hoover countered with depth across sprints and distance, keeping the margin razor-thin.

• When the final totals were calculated, Hewitt emerged with a 112-111 victory - which was secured on the final race of the weekend the 7A boy's 4x400!

Final Takeaway

The 2026 AHSAA Indoor State Championships highlighted both established stars and next-generation talent. Performances from athletes like Nora Allan and Reese Gonzalez didn't just win titles - they reshaped expectations for what Alabama's underclassmen are capable of on the state's biggest stage.