The IHSA girls basketball state finals return Thursday through Saturday at CEFCU Arena in Normal.

Eleven of the 16 state finalists ended the season ranked statewide in their class, so the best of the best is on display this weekend at Illinois State University.

Below is what you need to know about each semifinal, top players, history — plus predictions from Gannett sports reporters across Illinois.

CLASS 1A

Cissna Park vs. Carrollton, 9:30 a.m. Thursday

Pecatonica vs. Elgin St. Edward, 11:15 a.m. Thursday

CLASS 2A

Peoria Notre Dame vs. Mount Carmel, 2 p.m. Thursday

Nashville vs. Chicago Phillips, 3:45 p.m. Thursday

CLASS 3A

Washington vs. Chicago St. Ignatius, 6:30 p.m. Thursday

Quincy Notre Dame vs. Lombard Montini, 8:15 p.m. Thursday

CLASS 4A

Alton vs. Chicago Kenwood, 11:30 a.m. Friday

Wilmette Loyola vs. Palatine Fremd, 1:15 p.m. Friday