GULF SHORES, Alabama - The Gulf Shores Sportsplex was home to the first day of the 48-team 2013 AHSAA South Regional Softball Tournament on Friday.

PHOTOS: AHSAA South Regional Softball Tournament

Teams from all six Alabama state classifications participated in the tournament's opening day on Friday. Play will continue on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. The top two teams from each classification will advance to the Elite Eight state tournament in Montgomery next week.