The Birmingham News prep sports staff selects five high school basketball games, boys or girls, to watch each week.

This week’s games feature key area matchups, including a game with top 10 teams, and an interclass rivalry between school system foes.

See the top five Birmingham area games Jan. 16-22.

Note: Information is compiled through Saturday games and schedules are subject to change.

5. BRIARWOOD (13-7) at PELHAM (13-9) — GIRLS