Conference championships and end-of-season non-conference showdowns litter the Michigan high school girls basketball schedule with the regular season drawing to a close.
Some teams rise to the occasion while others fall in the standings and the rankings.
Check out MLive’s Michigan high school girls basketball Top 25 for the week of March 8:
John Glenn's Abi Tarrant (2) races down the court during a game against Frankenmuth on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com
25. Bay City John Glenn (12-1)
Division 2
John Glenn rolled over Essexville Garber, Birch Run and Oscoda last week, then added a TVC East win over Swan Valley. The Bobcats head into one of the more challenging weeks with a game Wednesday at home before a rematch Friday with TVC East leader Frankenmuth, which handed John Glenn its one loss.
24. Farmington Hills Mercy (7-3)
Division 1
Mercy had an impressive week with a big win over Adrian Lenawee Christian (67-51), then handing Dearborn Divine Child its first loss of the season. Two of Mercy’s three losses have come against Bloomfield Hills Marian, once in overtime. The other loss came in overtime to Detroit Edison. Mercy faces Warren Regina Wednesday and Royal Oak Shrine Friday.
Byron’s Sarah Marvin takes the ball up the court against Linden Monday, March 8, 2021 at Byron High School. (Cody Scanlan | MLive.com)
23. Byron (10-0)
Division 3
A COVID quarantine wiped out Byron’s games last week, leaving its record at 9-0. Byron returned with a win Monday over Linden and finishes the week with a pair of conference games against New Lothrop at Ovid-Elsie.
Bloomfield Hills Marian's Grace Rotter (14) dribbles to the ball around the court during their high school basketball game against Detroit Edison at Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Detroit Edison won the game, 65-49. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
22. Bloomfield Hills Marian (7-3)
Division 1
Marian rebounded from a loss to Detroit Renaissance with wins over Royal Oak Shrine and Macomb Lutheran North. After a game Monday against Dearborn Divine Child, Marian faces 10-2 Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Wednesday and 6-2 Detroit Cass Tech Friday.
21. Macomb L’Anse Creuse North (11-0)
Division 1
North had little problem getting past Romeo and Utica to run its record to 11-0. After a matchup at 7-4 Utica Ford Tuesday, L’Anse Creuse North ends the week with a Thursday game against 0-9 Sterling Heights Stevenson.
Kalamazoo Central’s senior Morasha Wiggins (30) attempts to go up for a basket at the Kalamazoo Central vs. Mattawan basketball game in Mattawan, Michigan on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com
20. Kalamazoo Central (8-1)
Division 1
Kalamazoo Central had a big week, beating Battle Creek Lakeview, Mattawan and Muskegon to improve to 8-1, but Morasha Wiggins and her team should have an easier time this week against 4-7 Lowell, 2-8 Stevensville-Lakeshore and 2-4 Battle Creek Central.
Pioneer's Mya Hicks (14) highfives her teammates as she takes the court against Saline at Saline High School in Saline on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Saline beat Pioneer 58-34. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com)Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News
19. Ann Arbor Pioneer (7-1)
Division 1
Pioneer added four games to the win column, defeating Ann Arbor Huron, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Lincoln and a second win over Huron. Pioneer has two games remaining during the week against 0-9 Ann Arbor Skyline and 4-6 Monroe.
Kent City senior Kenzie Bowers brings the ball up the court during a game against Hart Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Kent City, Mich. Kent City defeated Hart, 50-27. (Scott DeCamp | MLive.com)(Scott DeCamp | MLive.com)
18. Kent City (12-0)
Division 3
Kent City added three wins, knocking off Hesperia, Morley Stanwood and Muskegon to improve to 12-0. Kent City has two more games waiting at 5-5 White Cloud Friday and a home game Saturday against 7-4 Cedar Springs.
17. Grand Rapids West Catholic (9-0)
Division 2
West Catholic cruised to a pair of wins, beating Allendale and Hudsonville Unity Christian. West Catholic puts its undefeated record on the line this week against 5-4 Spring Lake, 2-9 Fruitport and 1-10 Coopersville.
Semie Brar goes up for a layup during the girls varsity basketball game between Harper Woods Chandler Park and West Bloomfield on Monday March 8, 2021. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
16. Harper Woods Chandler Park (9-2)
Division 2
Chandler Park’s two losses have come against Ypsilanti Arbor Prep and Grass Lake, with a signature win over Bloomfield Hills Marian. Chandler Park added an even bigger win Monday, knocking off Division 1 state power West Bloomfield, 79-78. Chandler Park can’t rest on its win with another big matchup Saturday against 10-1 Riverview.
Arbor Prep's Kyra Lawrence (14) rebounds the ball during the varsity girls game against Grass Lake at Arbor Prep in Ypsilanti on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com)Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News
15. Ypsilanti Arbor Prep (10-1)
Division 3
Arbor Prep put up an impressive win over Standish-Sterling before routing Pinckney. But Arbor Prep’s biggest challenges come this week. After a home game Tuesday against Division 3 power Adrian Lenawee Christian, Arbor Prep travels to No. 1 Detroit Edison Thursday before finishing the week Saturday at 9-3 Grosse Pointe South.
14. Byron Center (9-2)
Division 1
Byron Center pulled off a major upset, handing East Grand Rapids its first loss of the season, 59-56. But after a win over Grand Rapids Christian, Byron Center saw its nine-game win streak end in a loss to Hudsonville.
Frankenmuth's Lexi Boyke (33) looks for a teammate to pass to during a game against John Glenn on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com
13. Frankenmuth (11-1)
Division 2
Frankenmuth was not threatened in wins over Birch Run, Swan Valley and Freeland. But after a Tuesday game against Birch Run, the Eagles will run a gauntlet of three top opponents in four games, starting with a home game against Bay City John Glenn Friday. Frankenmuth follows with a game Saturday at Detroit Renaissance and then Monday at Midland Dow.
Detroit Renaissance's Kailee Davis (3) dribbles up the court against Detroit Edison's Myanna Cooksey (1) during their high school basketball game at Renaissance High School in Detroit, on Saturday, February 20, 2021. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
12. Detroit Renaissance (7-4)
Division 1
Renaissance has played a challenging schedule and began the week with impressive wins over Bloomfield Hills Marian and Davison. But Division 3 power Grass Lake knocked off Renaissance to end the week, 69-62. Renaissance can start a new win streak with games Tuesday against Detroit Mumford, Thursday against 5-1 Detroit Cody and then a Saturday matchup with undefeated Frankenmuth.
11. Wayne Memorial (9-1)
Division 1
Wayne Memorial had all three games canceled during the week, leaving it with a 9-1 record. Wayne will restart its season Friday with a home game against 3-8 Livonia Stevenson.
Grass Lake's Lauren Pongracz (11) shoots the ball during a girls basketball game at Parma Western High School on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Grass Lake won the game over Parma Western, 54-48 in a non-conference battle of top Jackson County teams.J. Scott Park | MLive.com
10. Grass Lake (10-1)
Division 3
After knocking off Parma Western and Hanover-Horton to start the week, Grass Lake added another impressive win to its resume, beating Detroit Renaissance, 69-62. Grass Lake faces Manchester and Napoleon before traveling Saturday to face rival Michigan Center.
Dow’s Jada Garner drives the ball into the paint Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Heritage High School. (Cody Scanlan | MLive.com)
9. Midland Dow (12-0)
Division 1
Dow cruised to three wins over Bay City Central, Saginaw Heritage and Freeland to remain undefeated heading into a big week. After a Tuesday matchup against Bay City Central, Dow takes on rival Midland High Friday. Midland High is 9-1. After a Saturday game at Bay City Western, Dow returns home Monday for a game against undefeated Frankenmuth.
East Kentwood junior Deyonce' Thompson dribbles the ball as she looks to make a pass during the East Kentwood at Hudsonville game at Hudsonville High School on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 in Hudsonville. (Hope Davison | MLive.com)Hope Davison
8. East Kentwood (8-1)
Division 1
East Kentwood coasted to wins over Grandville (71-35) and Caledonia (67-29) to prepare for a much more challenging week. After a Tuesday game at 8-4 Rockford, East Kentwood takes on 8-4 Holland West Ottawa Thursday with a Saturday matchup looming at 11-1 Hudsonville.
East Grand Rapids head coach Troy Hammond talks with his players during a timeout at the East Grand Rapids vs. Kalamazoo Central basketball game in East Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com
7. East Grand Rapids (10-1)
Division 1
East Grand Rapids suffered its first loss of the season, dropping a 59-56 decision to Byron Center. East Grand Rapids recovered to beat Greenville, with a game Thursday at 3-9 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern. The marquee game, however, is Saturday when East Grand Rapids hosts No. 1 Detroit Edison.
Hudsonville junior Eva Joldersma looks to make a pass as she is blocked by East Kentwood sophomore Jayven Montgomery during the East Kentwood at Hudsonville game at Hudsonville High School on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 in Hudsonville. (Hope Davison | MLive.com)Hope Davison
6. Hudsonville (11-1)
Division 1
After beating Holland West Ottawa and Jenison to start the week, Hudsonville knocked off a Byron Center team fresh from a win over East Grand Rapids. Hudsonville has another showdown at the end of the week. After games Tuesday against Grandville and Thursday against Caledonia, Hudsonville travels to 8-1 East Kentwood. In the first meeting, Hudsonville beat East Kentwood, 56-52.
5. Hartland (11-0)
Division 1
Hartland continues to coast with easy wins over Salem, Canton and Northville. Up next is a Tuesday home game against Plymouth and Friday game at Novi.
West Bloomfield's Myonna Hooper dribbles the ball during the girls varsity basketball game between Harper Woods Chandler Park and West Bloomfield on Monday March 8, 2021. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
4. West Bloomfield (8-2)
Division 1
West Bloomfield blasted Clarkston, 82-58, but found the going much more difficult Monday in a one-point loss to Harper Woods Chandler Park. It doesn’t get any easier, with a Tuesday game against Detroit Edison before a Friday matchup at Birmingham Groves.
3. East Lansing (9-0)
Division 1
East Lansing knocked off the best teams in the Capital Area Conference Red, beating Williamston, Haslett and St. Johns in crossover games. The Trojans face 6-5 Lansing Waverly Thursday before a Saturday game at 2-5 Okemos.
Saline's Taylor Kangas (4) dribbles the ball against Pioneer's Suszie Atkins (15) during a game at Saline High School on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Saline beat Pioneer 58-34. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com)Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News
2. Saline (11-0)
Division 1
Saline rolled past Livonia Stevenson, Ann Arbor Skyline, Monroe and Ypsilanti to remain undefeated. But after a Thursday game against 2-6 Ypsilanti Lincoln, Saline faces back-to-back showdowns, starting with a Saturday game at 9-3 Temperance-Bedford. On Monday, Saline travels to Ann Arbor Pioneer for the probable Southeastern Conference Red championship game.
Detroit Edison's Myanna Cooksey (1) drives against Bloomfield Hills Marian's Shannon Kennedy (24) during their high school basketball game at Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Detroit Edison won the game, 65-49. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
1. Detroit Edison (7-0)
Division 2
Edison had both games postponed during the week, giving it time to prepare for a difficult week. After a Tuesday game at West Bloomfield, Edison will regroup to play Ypsilanti Arbor Prep Thursday. After the Arbor Prep game, Edison is scheduled to face East Grand Rapids.
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