Multiple Athens-Limestone teams are in the state playoffs for soccer this season.

The Clements girls’ team was the Area 8 winner for Class 1A-3A. They will host Danville on Tuesday, May 2, at 5 p.m. for the first round of state playoffs.

East Limestone’s girls were the Area 8 winner for Class 5A and they host Arab on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. for their first round.

Athens girls’ team plays at Hazel Green Saturday, Apr. 29, at noon for the Class 6A.

Both the boys Class 1A-3A winner and runner-up were from Limestone County.

The winner, Tanner, hosts Geraldine Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. for the first round.

And runner-up Elkmont will play at Susan Moore on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. for their playoff game.

The News Courier received the following update on Tanner soccer from head coach Matt Smith.

“Tanner varsity boys soccer team is 18-4-1 going into the playoffs … We just finished up area play beating Madison Academy 6-0 to finish as the 1-3A Area 8 undefeated area champs. We are 10-0 in area play and out scored our area 78-3 this year.”

He also recognized the following players statistics and hard work.

Randy Cortes — 37 goals, 12 assist

Justin Moreno — 32 goals, 15 assist

Moises Parra — 12 goals, 9 assist

Junior Díaz — 10 goals, 10 assist

Angel Cortes — 9 goals, 7 assist

Steven Lopez — 7 goals, 4 assist

Jorge Mendoza — 6 goals, 2 assist

Dylan East — 5 goals, 2 assist

Oliver Gonzalez — 5 goals, 7 assist

GK Christian Cruz — 113 saves, 13 clean sheets

Defenders that helped the 13 clean sheets: Oliver Gonzalez, Christiam Vicente, Osbaldo Vallarta, Rey Leon, Alex Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Elian Ramirez, Christopher Quintana