Apr. 20—The state high school baseball playoffs begin this week.

The playoffs are a best two out of three series. Games 1 and 2 will be a doubleheader with Game 2 starting following the conclusion of Game 1. Game 3, if needed, will take place the following day.

Hartselle vs. Buckhorn on Thursday at 5 p.m. Game 3 on Friday at 6 p.m.

Athens at Hazel Green on Friday at 5 p.m. Game 3 on Saturday at 2 p.m.

East Limestone vs. Arab on Friday at 5 p.m. Game 3 on Saturday at 1 p.m.

West Morgan vs. Central-Florence on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Game 3 on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Elkmont vs. Clements on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Game 3 on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Lindsay Lane vs. Pisgah on Thursday at 4 p.m. Game 3 on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Decatur Heritage at North Sand Mountain on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Game 3 on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Athens Bible at Lynn on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Game 3 on Friday at 4:30