The Area Semifinals brought double the excitement, with two high level matchups packed with momentum swings, clutch plays, and postseason intensity from start to finish.
Murphy High held the line when it mattered most, edging Theodore High 56-51 in a tight, hard fought basketball battle that came down to poise in the closing minutes.
Saraland held steady down the stretch to secure a 67-63 win over Blount, fending off a late surge as the Leopards made one final push before the clock ran out.