The area's girls' basketball teams saved some of their most exciting games of the season for this Saturday with some upsets along the way.

Algoma took second place Peshtigo into overtime and prevailed on the road in a 35-31 win.

Sturgeon Bay was able to hold on for a slim 35-34 victory over Sevastopol.

Abbi Sitte scored 28 points and Sage Krause added another 24 in Gibraltar's 71-46 win over Oconto.

Southern Door could not upset Valders, falling 63-34.