High School Basketball Playoffs: Tuesday and Wednesday Schedules Unveiled
The Southern Section and City Section high school basketball playoffs are underway, with a packed schedule of games taking place this week. Tuesday’s action featured a compelling slate of contests across multiple divisions, setting the stage for quarterfinal matchups later this week. Friday will see the quarterfinals, followed by semifinals on February 24th, culminating in championship games on February 27th or 28th at Toyota Arena (for Southern Section) or a location to be announced (for City Section).
Southern Section Boys Tournament: First Round Showdowns
The Southern Section boys' open division kicked off with pool play, showcasing top teams vying for advancement. Pool A saw #8 Corona del Mar face off against the formidable #1 Sierra Canyon. Pool B featured a clash between #7 Harvard-Westlake and #2 Santa Margarita. Pool C pitted #6 Corona Centennial against #3 Redondo Union, while Pool D saw #5 St. John Bosco challenge #4 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. These initial pool games determine seeding for the upcoming Friday quarterfinals.
Beyond the open division, several other divisions saw first-round action. Division 1 pairings included Village Christian at Crean Lutheran, Millikan at Rancho Christian, Fairmont Prep at Inglewood, and JSerra versus Rolling Hills Prep at North Torrance. Division 2 matchups involved Bishop Amat at Anaheim Canyon, Eastvale Roosevelt at Edison, Mater Dei at El Dorado, and Hesperia at Rancho Verde. Numerous other divisions, spanning from Division 3 to Division 9, also commenced their playoff journeys with exciting first-round contests. Games in Division 9, for example, included Colton at Sherman Indian and Samueli Academy at Santa Barbara Providence.
City Section Boys Playoffs: Quarterfinal Action
The City Section boys' tournament progressed to the quarterfinal round on Wednesday. Division IV saw #8 Hawkins battling #1 East Valley, while #5 San Fernando faced #4 Gardena. #6 Angelou challenged #3 Bell, and #7 Conteras took on #2 Franklin. In Division V, #8 Legacy aimed to upset #1 Van Nuys, with other notable matchups including Camino Nuevo at Magnolia Science Academy (at 2 p.m.), #19 Santee at #11 Torres, and #7 Monroe against #2 Canoga Park.
Key Game Times and Locations
Several games featured adjusted start times. In Division 9 of the Southern Section, Coastal Christian and Edgewood played at 5 p.m., with Edgewood and Dunn scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off. Similarly, Santa Maria Valley Christian and Loma Linda Academy began their contest at 5 p.m. These unique schedules highlight the diverse range of schools and communities participating in the playoffs. Fans are encouraged to verify game times and locations before attending.
