High school girls basketball: Top 10 state playoff games to watch this weekend on the NFHS Network

California Open Division state final features national No. 1 Ontario Christian vs. No. 2 Archbishop Mitty.

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Mar 12, 2026, 12:00pm
 
The weekend is loaded with high school girls basketball postseason action as 25 states will crown champions across multiple classifications.

We are highlighting 10 of the top matchups of the weekend streaming on the NFHS Network. The top game features No. 1 Ontario Christian (Ontario) vs. No. 2 Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) in California's Open Division state championship game, the winner of which will likely be crowned MaxPreps National Champion.

Read on for a look at games that have our attention in the coming days. All times are local.
California

Open Division state championship
No. 1 Ontario Christian (Ontario) vs. No. 2 Archbishop Mitty (San Jose)
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 6 p.m., Saturday
What to watch for: This showdown is a rematch of a Jan. 10 double-overtime thriller won by Ontario Christian. Iowa commit McKenna Woliczko leads Mitty into its fifth straight Open Division final. The Knights are making their first trip to the final behind the dynamic point guard Kaleena Smith.

Division 1 state championship
Clovis, 26-10 vs. Centennial (Corona), 23-5
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 6 p.m., Friday
What to watch for: Clovis is led by talented point guard Sadie Sin, who helped the Cougars win their first TRAC title since 1995. Centennial counters with twin towers in Kansas-bound Cydnee Bryant and super sophomore Sydney Douglas.

Colorado

Class 6A state semifinal
Cherokee Trail (Aurora), 23-3 vs. Northfield (Denver), 23-3
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 5:45 p.m., Thursday 
What to watch for: Cherokee is the top-rated team in the state and led by Wichita State commit Aaliyah Broadus (17.0 points per game) and freshman Cain (14.5). The junior quartet of London Taylor, Delaney Dennis, Madison Bethel and Paris Taylor all score in double figures for Northfield. The winner advances to Saturday's final against either Highlands Ranch or Denver East (Denver).

Georgia

Class AAAA state championship
Marist (Atlanta), 28-2 vs. Kell (Marietta), 25-5
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 5:30 p.m., Thursday
What to watch for: It's the final game in the storied Marist career of North Carolina-bound Kate Harpring. She could move into second place on the state's all-time scoring list and win her second state title. Kell is looking for its second state title in four years led by junior Asiah Thompson. 

Class AAAAAA state championship
How to watch: NFHS Network
When: 5:30 p.m., Saturday
What to watch for: Grayson looks for its second title in back-to-back-to back appearances after senior Coco Rudolph dropped 40 in a 68-56 semifinal win over Hillgrove (Powder Springs). North Paulding looks for its first state title, two years after losing to Grayson in the final.

Kentucky

State quarterfinal
Time: 11 a.m., Friday
How to watch: NFHS Network
What to watch for: Assumption and George Rogers Clark (Winchester) are considered the favorites in Kentucky. The Rockets are led by four-star Indiana commit Ashlinn James. Jaelee Knowles led Frederick Douglas to the next round Thursday with a 15 points and eight rebounds in a 44-23 win over Henderson County (Henderson).

Oregon

Class 6A state quarterfinal
West Linn, 23-3 vs. Nelson (Happy Valley), 20-6
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 8:15 p.m., Thursday
What to watch for: Both teams are on the opposite side of the Class 6A bracket from national No. 9 Tualatin and hoping to spoil its back-to-back title chances. West Linn is led by sophomore Kaylor Buse and junior Reese Jordan at 14.4. Nelson hasn't lost since Dec. 29.

Virginia 

Class 5 state championship
No. 4 Princess Anne (Virginia Beach), 27-0 vs. Menchville (Newport News), 25-1
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday
What to watch for: It's a Tidewater showdown in the 757. Princess Anne is led by Micah Ojo as the Cavaliers look for their fourth straight state title and 70th win in a row. Menchville lost to Princess Anne in each of the last two semifinals. Tanya Henson, Jaiden Rhodes and Jordein Holder lead the charge for the Monarchs.

Wisconsin

Division 1 state semifinal
No. 20 Wauwatosa East (Wauwatosa), 28-0 vs. Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay), 24-4
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 6:35 p.m., Friday
What to watch for: Mikaia Litza looks to keep Tosa East's unbeaten streak alive and advance to the championship game. Notre Dame Academy is led by seniors Olivia Waldrop and Destiny Webster.

Division 3 state semifinal
Oostburg, 28-0 vs. Mosinee, 24-4
How to watch: NFHS Network
Time: 1:35 p.m., Thursday
What to watch for: Oostburg could lay claim to the best team pound-for-pound in the state behind sisters Ady Ketterhagen, Riley Ketterhagen and Kinsley Ketterhagen. Mosinee is led by sophomore Paetyn Jirschele and freshman Pacyn Stoffel.


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