GRR: Girls High School
The Girls High School National Invitational Championship is fewer than two days away, so here's what you can expect on day one in Division I:
Beaverton has returned to the Oregon state final against reigning champion Grant, only this time, the Lady Barbarians are coming in with razor-sharp focus.
It’s an end of an era for Maryville. Although Saturday’s girls high school state championship was won by a solid cast of players, the influence of a few graduating players cannot be overlooked in the Tennessee power’s legacy of victory.
Orem was the undisputed favorite heading into the girls high school Utah state championship. The Lady Stallions had posted intimidating scores, and until yesterday, had not surrendered a point-against during league or post-season. But Herriman did not enter the title match with the intention of being bullied, and the Mustangs took it to the reigning champ.
The stage is set. Oregon will replay last year’s girls high school state final, pitting Grant and Beaverton against each other. The reigning champ defeated North Clackamas 90-10 in yesterday’s semifinal, while the Lady Barbarians eliminated Valley Panthers 50-22 for a final’s berth.