Athens Bible, West Limestone Girls' Basketball Teams Advance to Sweet 16

Two Alabama high school girls' basketball teams earn spots in the state tournament's Sweet 16 round.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Class 1A No. 9 Athens Bible Trojans and the Class 4A West Limestone Wildcats both won their sub-regional playoff games on Friday night to earn berths in the Sweet 16 round of the Alabama high school girls' basketball state tournament. The Trojans defeated Cullman Christian 47-30, while the Wildcats also advanced with a victory.

Why it matters

Making the Sweet 16 is a significant milestone for these two high school girls' basketball programs, as it means they are among the top teams in their respective classifications competing for a state championship. Advancing this far in the state tournament is a point of pride for the schools, players, coaches, and local communities.

The details

The Class 1A No. 9 Athens Bible Trojans defeated Cullman Christian 47-30 in their sub-regional playoff game. The Class 4A West Limestone Wildcats also won their sub-regional matchup to earn a spot in the Sweet 16 round of the Alabama high school girls' basketball state tournament.

  • The sub-regional playoff games took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Athens Bible Trojans

The Class 1A No. 9 ranked high school girls' basketball team from Athens, Alabama.

West Limestone Wildcats

The Class 4A high school girls' basketball team from West Limestone, Alabama.

Cullman Christian

The high school girls' basketball team that lost to Athens Bible in the sub-regional playoff game.

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The takeaway

These two girls' basketball programs have demonstrated their excellence by advancing to the Sweet 16 round of the state tournament, which is a testament to the hard work and talent of the players as well as the dedication of the coaches and support from their local communities.