Cullman Rallies for Overtime AHSAA Final Four Win

Boys basketball team overcomes 12-point deficit to advance to Class 6A title game.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Cullman High School boys basketball team mounted a massive comeback, erasing a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime and ultimately defeat Calera in the AHSAA Final Four. Cullman's 16-4 run in the final minutes of regulation tied the game, and they went on to win in the extra period to advance to the Class 6A championship game.

Why it matters

Cullman's dramatic comeback victory in the state semifinals showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from a large deficit on the biggest stage. The win propels them to the state title game, where they will have a chance to capture the Class 6A championship.

The details

Calera had built a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Cullman refused to give up. The team went on a 16-4 run in the final minutes of regulation to tie the game and force overtime. In the extra period, Cullman was able to pull out the victory and advance to the Class 6A championship game.

  • The game was played on March 4, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • Cullman trailed by 12 points heading into the fourth quarter.
  • Cullman went on a 16-4 run in the final minutes of regulation to tie the game.

The players

Cullman High School boys basketball team

The Cullman High School boys basketball team rallied from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and ultimately defeat Calera in the AHSAA Final Four, advancing to the Class 6A championship game.

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What’s next

Cullman will play in the Class 6A state championship game on March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Cullman's remarkable comeback victory showcases the team's mental toughness and ability to persevere in the face of adversity, setting them up for a chance to win the state title.