Hazel Green Won Class 6A Baseball Championship
Hazel Green secured its first state title by defeating Helena 1-0 in a decisive third game in Montgomery.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Baseball
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Hazel Green captured the Class 6A State Baseball Championship title for the first time after a 1-0 victory against Helena. The win concluded a best-of-three series held in Montgomery.
Why it matters
The victory marks a milestone for the Hazel Green baseball program, which secured its first state championship trophy. The team overcame a series split to win the title in the final game.
Hazel Green won the deciding game 1-0 after taking the opener 4-3 and losing the second game 3-1. Helena pitcher Brooks Tolbert threw five innings in the final game.
The players
Hazel Green High School
This educational institution fields the baseball team that secured its first state title.
Helena
This high school baseball program competed in the final state championship series.
Tyler Duskin
He is the Hazel Green pitcher who threw a five-hit shutout to win the final game.
Jordan Beck
He is the Hazel Green player who hit the game-winning single in the final match.
Brooks Tolbert
He is the Helena pitcher who worked five innings during the decisive championship game.
The details
Bradley Hulin scored the lone run of the final game in the fourth inning after walking and moving on a sacrifice bunt. Jordan Beck then drove him in with a single, while pitcher Tyler Duskin threw a five-hit shutout to seal the victory.
Timeline
Hazel Green won game one 4-3 on Thursday night.
Helena won game two 3-1 on Friday afternoon.
Hazel Green won game three 1-0 on Friday night.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Hazel Green as the state champion under the established 17-year-old playoff format. The victory concludes the competitive season for both programs, setting a new benchmark for Hazel Green.
Hazel Green finishes its campaign with a 32-13 record, while Helena ends its season at 27-16. The final 1-0 score highlights a defensive-heavy pitching duel that decided the championship trophy.
The takeaway
Hazel Green demonstrated resilience by rebounding from a game two loss to capture its first title in the final matchup. Consistent pitching and small-ball execution proved to be the key components for their championship run.
Further reading
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