Four girls teams have a chance to defend their state basketball championships this week on GPB-TV. Grayson, Hardaway, Wilcox County and Holy Innocents’ all played their way back into the title game. 

Here is a look at each championship matchup. So, grab a beverage and a bowl of popcorn and get ready to watch the best teams slug it out on GPB-TV.

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Class 6A

North Paulding (29-2) vs. Grayson (22-10)

When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

About North Paulding: The No. 1-ranked Wolfpack is back in the championship game for the second time in three years; they lost to Grayson in the 2024 final. North Paulding beat No. 7 Campbell 68-54 in the semifinal round. North Paulding is led by All-Region 5 members sophomore Kenzie Hinkson, junior Kalee Hinkson and junior Morgan Landrum. North Paulding defeated Campbell 68-54 to reach the championship game, as the Hinkson sisters each scored 17 and Landrum scored 16. North Paulding has won its last 10 games.

About Grayson: The unranked Rams are trying to become the first team to win three straight state championships at the highest level of competition since Westlake (2018-20). They whipped No. 9 Hillgrove 68-56 in the semifinal round behind 40 points from Coco Rudolph, the Region 4 co-Player of the Year. The Kennesaw State signee averaged 26.3 points and reached 2,000 career points this season. Others named to the All-Region 8 team were Liyah Williams, Tamera Rudoph (10 points, 5.9 rebounds) and London Backman-Grier. 

Championship history: Grayson won state championships in 2024 and 2025. North Paulding has not won a championship. 

Class 5A

Milton (27-4) vs. Creekview (26-5)

When: Friday, 5:30 p.m.

About Milton: The No. 1-ranked Eagles defeated No. 10 Coffee 59-48 to reach the championship game. Milton is led by Region 7 Player of the Year Deyva Davis, a junior who scored 25 in the semifinal win over Sequoyah. Aaleanna Milford and Berry signee Caroline Young were named to the All-Region 7 team and Grace Musselman and Tamia Tomlinson were chosen as honorable mention. Two of the Eagles’ losses came against out-of-state competition, the others were against Class 6A power Buford and Private finalist and defending champion Holy Innocents’.

About Creekview: The No.-6 ranked Grizzlies earned their place in the title game by upending No. 2-ranked River Ridge, the defending state champions, 57-50 in overtime in the semifinal. Creek had lost two previous meetings this season at River Ridge.  First-team All-Region 6 selection Kailyn Hamby, a Brenau signee, and second-team selection Finley Howard lead the team Grizzlies in their first trip to the championship game. 

Championship history: Neither team has won a state title.

Class 4A

Kell (25-5) vs. Marist (29-2)

When: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

About Kell: The No. 2-ranked Longhorns rolled past No. 8 Jones County 69-69 to reach the final for the first time since their championship run in 2023. The Longhorns are led by Region 6  Player of the Year Kennedy Deese, an agile 6-footer who is capable of stepping outside to shoot the 3. Other first-team all-region players were Asiah Thompson (who led the team with 16 points against Jones County) and Maliyah Gilbert and second-team picks Lyric Watson and McKenzie Green. Kell has won 11 straight back-to-back losses against Class 6A No. 1 North Paulding and Private No. 1 Hebron Christian. 

About Marist: The No. 1 ranked War Eagles trounced No. 6 Cartersville 77-41 to earn a return to the championship game. Marist is led by McDonald’s All-American Kate Harpring, a North Carolina signee, who scored 37 points in the semifinal. Harpring, the daughter of Marist great and NBA veteran Matt Harpring, is one of five finalists for the Naismith High School Girls National Player of the Year award. Harpring, the Region 5 Player of the Year, gets help from Katie Elder, a first-team selection, and M.J. Johnson. Marist has won 18 straight since losing to a pair of out-of-state schools.

Championship history: Kell won the Class 4A championship in 2023. Marist has won two titles – 2022 and 2024.

Class 3A

Sandy Creek (25-6) vs. Heritage (27-4)

When: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

About Sandy Creek: The No. 3-ranked Patriots defeated No. 2 Monroe 85-69 in the semifinal round. The girls are led by point guard Morghan Reckley, the Region 2 Player of the Year, a five-star sophomore who averages 23.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Reckley scored 46 points in the semifinal game. Her junior sister Madison Reckley was voted the region’s top defensive player and Kennedy Boynton (9.9 points) was named to top freshman. Deyla McCoy (10.1 points), Kandyce Hopkins and Lauryn Ferguson add to the depth. Sandy Creek has won 17 in a row since losing to 6A No. 2 Newton. 

About Heritage: The No. 7-ranked Generals outslugged No. 10 Pickens 46-35 in the semifinal. Heritage is led by a pair of first-team All-Region 7 players: Paisley Collins and Tori Epps, who led the team with 18 points in the semifinal. Other top players are Ema Tanner and Bailee Hollis, both named to the all-region second-team. Heritage has won 14 straight since losing to region foe Gilmer. 

Championship history: Neither team has won a state championship. 

Class 2A

Hardaway (23-8) vs. Murray County (26-4)

When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

About Hardaway: The No. 7 Hawks, the defending state champions, eliminated No. 1 Josey 61-59 in overtime to advance to the final game. Hardaway is led by Region 1 Offensive Player of the Year Jaylah Todd (9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 4.3 steals) and Defensive Player of the Year Marlana White (10.3 points, 7.9 rebounds). Other all-region choices were freshman Amerria Crowley (11 points, 6.0 rebounds), Nicole Baldwin (9.3 points) and Kamora Lance. Junior center Rhianna Boynton has been limited to nine games, but leads the team with 17 points per game and had 29 points and 14 rebounds in the semifinal win. Hardaway has won 14 straight games. 

About Murray County: The No. 3 Indians whipped No. 2 Columbia 61-47 in the semifinal round to set up a championship rematch against Hardaway. Murray County is led by Region 7 Player of the Year Callan Ledford, a high-motored senior who had 27 points and six rebounds in the semifinal. The Indians also placed Blaklee Ledford on the all-region first team and Hadley Dotson on the second team. Aspen Powers was voted honorable mention. Murray County enters the championship game on a 14-game winning streak.

Note: This is rematch of last year’s championship game that Hardaway won 47-34. Rhianna Boynton had 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Hawks. Hardaway led 20-4 after the first quarter when Murray County shot 1-for-13 from the  floor to open the game. 

Championship history: Hardaway won its first and on state championship in 2025. Murray County won its only championship in 1965. 

Class A Division 1

Elbert County (22-8) vs. East Laurens (27-4)

When: Friday, 1 p.m.

About Elbert County: The No. 9 Blue Devils upset No. 2 Putnam County 48-45 to reach the championship game. Elbert County is led by junior Audrey Lunsford, the Region 8 Player of the Year, who scored her 1,000th career point in February. Lunsford scored a team-high 12 in the semifinal win. Other top players are junior Aaliyah Allen and senior Zy Belcher. Elbert County won six straight before losing to Rabun County in the region tournament. 

About East Laurens: The No. 8 Falcons beat No. 5 Thomasville 55-45 in the semifinal round. East Laurens is led by Region 2 co-Player of the Year Deanna Lowther, a senior who averages 12.8 points, 13.1 rebounds an 4.2 steals. She reached the 1,000 -ebound milestone for her career in February. Other top players are Garyunna Mitchell (13.3 points, 10.7 rebounds), Jameria Bing (14.5 points) and Zahmaria Roberson (9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds). 

Championship history: Elbert County won its only state championship in 2022. East Laurens has never won a state title. 

Class A Division 2

Wilcox County (28-1) vs. Washington-Wilkes (21-7)

When: Thursday, 1 p.m.

About Wilcox County: No.1 Wilcox County, the defending state champion, defeated Bowdon 71-45 in the semifinal round and are riding a 20-game winning streak. Tyliah Benjamin (11.4 points, 13.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks) was voted Region 4 Player of the Year and Zariah Martin (9.7 points, 4.1 steals) was named the region’s top defensive player. Others named to the all-region team were Lezlee Roberts (7.6 points), Shamauri Martin (14.7 points) and Kamauri Martin (5.8 points, 4.4 rebounds). 

About Washington-Wilkes: No. 2 Washington-Wilkes ran away from No. 4 Metter 57-37 in the semifinal and have won 14 straight games. The Tigers are led by Region 8 first-team selections Bugg Porter (9.5 points, 5.9 rebounds) and Samaria Young (12 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.3 steals). Myasia Lewis (9.7 points, 6.0 rebounds), Zion Bankston (9.3 points, 4.9 rebounds), Ky Gartrell (7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds) and Alaina Walton (6.8 points) were all voted to the second team. 

Note: This is rematch of last year’s championship game that Wilcox County won 72-48. Shamauri Martin scored 20 points to lead Wilcox, which led 21-9 after one quarter and was never threatened. 

Championship history: Wilcox County won its first and only state championship in 2025. Washington-Wilkes has never won a championship. 

Class Private

Hebron Christian (29-1) vs. Holy Innocents’ (23-7)

When: Wednesday, 1 p.m.

About Hebron Christian: The No. 1-ranked Lions, ranked No. 25 in the nation by MaxPreps, earned their way back to final with at 71-62 win over No. 2 St. Francis and will play in the championship game for the sixth straight season.  Hebron’s senior-laden lineup is loaded with ability, starting with Region 8 Player of the Year Gabby Minus, a four-star wing who has signed with Tennessee. She produced 21 points and nine rebounds in the semifinal. The Lions also have all-region players in Alanna Beckham, a University of Georgia signee, 6-foot-2 Kobi Barnes (who scored her 1,500th career point this season) and Nariah Nelson, a deadly 3-point shooter. Hebron is on a 16-game winning streak since its lone loss to Bradley Central of Cleveland, Tenn., ranked No. 23 in the nation. 

About Holy Innocents’: The No. 3 Bears earned the right to defend their state championship by defeating No. 7 Greater Atlanta Christian 49-44 in the semifinal.  The Bears placed three girls on the All-Region 5 first team – sophomore Loriel Murray, Aaniyah Branch and junior Makayla Weaver – and two on the second team – senior Elana McMasters and sophomore Makenzie Weaver. Branch, a 6-foot-5 sophomore, was named the top defensive player in the region. 

Note: This is rematch of last year’s championship game that Holy Innocents' won 57-39. Hailee Swan, now at Stanford, scored 30 points to lead Holy Innocents' to victory. 

Championship history: Holy Innocents’ has won five state championships – 1999, 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2025. Hebron Christian has won three – 2021, 2023 and 2024.