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Birmingham Today
By the People, for the People
Birmingham-area girls basketball teams set for district play
A look at the top contenders and key players as the postseason begins
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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As the girls basketball postseason gets underway in Michigan, several Birmingham-area teams are poised to make deep runs in the district tournaments. A detailed preview breaks down the top contenders and key players to watch from local schools like Seaholm, Groves, and Marian as they open district play this week.
Why it matters
Girls basketball is a beloved high school sport in the Birmingham community, with passionate fans following the local teams' progress through the postseason. This preview provides Birmingham residents with a roadmap to follow the action and identify the teams and players most likely to advance in the district tournaments.
The details
The Oakland Press has published a comprehensive district-by-district preview of the 2026 girls basketball postseason, highlighting the top contenders from the Birmingham area. Seaholm, Groves, and Marian are all expected to emerge as favorites from their respective district brackets, with key players like Samantha Jones of Seaholm and Olivia Nguyen of Groves leading the way. The preview breaks down the strengths and potential paths to victory for each local team.
- The district tournaments begin on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Seaholm
A Birmingham-area high school girls basketball team expected to be a top contender in the district tournaments.
Groves
A Birmingham-area high school girls basketball team expected to be a top contender in the district tournaments.
Marian
A Birmingham-area high school girls basketball team expected to be a top contender in the district tournaments.
Samantha Jones
A key player for the Seaholm girls basketball team.
Olivia Nguyen
A key player for the Groves girls basketball team.
What’s next
The district tournament games will take place throughout the week, with the winners advancing to the regional round.
The takeaway
The girls basketball postseason is an exciting time for the Birmingham community, with several local teams poised to make deep runs in the district tournaments. Fans can follow the action and support their favorite players and schools as the quest for a state championship begins.
