Top 10 games to watch in Georgia high school girls basketball: Brookwood, Grayson face off again

By Michael Hebert | Photo by Willie Prince

If it sounds like we're repeating ourselves, that's because we are.

The game of the week is the same as last week: Brookwood vs. Grayson.

And Norcross is up there again too, facing Mount Paran this week after suffering a tough home loss over the weekend to Lovejoy.

TOP 10 GAMES OF THE WEEK

10.Lovejoy (19-3) vs. Lakeside (10-8), 6 p.m. Wednesday

Lovejoy could end the season on a 12-game winning streak. A 71-68 win over Norcross highlighted a strong week for the Wildcats, who seem to be clicking at the right time of year, with plenty of momentum going into the postseason. 

9.Jefferson (20-3) vs. North Oconee (14-10), 6 p.m. Tuesday 

Jefferson County did something it hasn't done much of this season: suffer a close non-region loss on the road. The Dragons won 64-56 on Jan. 29. Jefferson did bounce back, cruising in a 55-35 win over East Hall. While a loss to North Oconee could mess up any kind of momentum going into the postseason, Jefferson still locked up the top spot in Class 4A Region 8. 

8. Buford (19-3) vs. Winder-Barrow (19-4), 6 p.m. Tuesday

Records alone show this should be a big game for both teams, given this is the last game of the regular season. However, Buford did beat Winder-Barrow 63-36. Did Winder-Barrow learn anything from last week’s matchup or will it be Buford extending its winning streak to 12 games?

7.Greater Atlanta Christian (16-5) vs. Westminster (10-9), 6 p.m. Friday 

Greater Atlanta Christian has refocused in the latter part of the season. After a 68-49 loss to No. 2 Holy Innocents' on Jan. 22, the Spartans have reeled off four wins in a row and closes the regular season against nearby Westminster. At 10-9, it hasn't been the best season for the Wildcats, but an upset win here ends the season on a good note. 

6.Hebron Christian (19-4) vs. Atlanta International (10-8), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 

Hebron Christian is a good team that’s had a really strong season, but the Lions are really trying to keep pace with the rest of the powers in Class A Private, like Holy Innocents' and St. Francis. While we’ll find out more on that in the postseason, Hebron Christian can close the season on a four-game winning streak if it can get past Atlanta International.

5. Burke County (14-4) vs. Cross Creek (19-1), 5 p.m. Saturday

Cross Creek has quietly had one of the best seasons in Class 3A and maybe out of any team in the state. The Razorbacks have won 11 in a row, and its lone loss was to Valdosta on Dec. 21. Burke County, winners of five in a row, can play spoiler in this spot. 

4.Elbert County (20-3) vs. Rabun County (17-4), 6 p.m. Tuesday

Elbert County has dominated nearly every team on its schedule this season. One team the Blue Devils did struggle with, albeit in a win, is Rabun County. Elbert County beat Rabun County in a tough-fought 51-47 win on the road. Rabun County comes to town to end the regular season looking for a mild upset. 

3.North Forsyth (20-3) vs. South Forsyth (18-6), 6 p.m. Tuesday

Another county rivalry game cracks the list this week, as North Forsyth looks to end the season on a 10-game winning streak on the road at South Forsyth. North won the last meeting 62-46 on Jan. 14, but South has won three in a row and can play spoiler, closing out the regular season on a good note in the process. 

2.Mount Paran (16-4) vs. Norcross (18-4), 5:30 p.m. Friday 

Kara Dunn, Kaylynn Kirklen, Katelyn Dunning and the talented Mount Paran Eagles close their season with a big game outside of Class A Private. Norcross saw a four-game winning streak get snapped with a 71-68 loss to Lovejoy on Feb. 5, but the Blue Devils have a lot of talent, including sophomore Jania Akins, who has offers from DePaul, Louisville and Miami. 

1. Brookwood (18-3) vs. Grayson (17-4), 6 p.m. Thursday 

Rivals Brookwood and Grayson meet again this week, with the Broncos fresh off a 65-57 win over the Rams last Friday. A rivalry game between two top teams is a cause for a big crowd, and Brookwood could close the season on a 14-game winning streak. The Broncos are led by star point guard Diana Collins, who is committed to Georgia.