Cedar Grove defeated Cairo, which was granted a last-minute berth to the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament and was down nine players due to suspension, in the first round.
The majority of the first-round games in the GHSA girls basketball state tournament were completed on Tuesday. Here is a list of the second-round matchups.
Top-ranked Gainesville, undefeated at 28-0, is eyeing its first state title since 1984. Gainesville hosts Evans High School in the second round Saturday.
Dahlonega, Ga., twin sisters Greta Garbuzovas and Nora Garbuzovas got their start wrestling boys, and each other, before the sport grew in popularity among other girls.
Commerce moved to the second round with a 57-48 first-round win over Social Circle and finds itself a win away from its first quarterfinal in 15 years.
In spite of losing star guard Cece Dennis off their state championship team from a year ago, the Creekside girls feel ready to defend their Class 4A championship.
Cedar Grove defeated Cairo, which was granted a last-minute berth to the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament and was down nine players due to suspension, in the first round.