California CIF High School Boys Basketball Playoffs: Schedule & Results

The California CIF high school boys basketball playoffs are heating up, showcasing the state’s elite teams competing for glory in both Northern and Southern California.

Northern California Action

Central Coast Section Open Division

On Monday, February 23, the Top 50 ranked Archbishop Riordan Crusaders from San Francisco will face off against the King’s Academy Knights from Sunnyvale. This matchup is a critical part of the Central Coast Section’s Open Division pool play. The stakes will rise on Wednesday, February 25, as the Crusaders take on the Bellarmine College Prep Bells from San Jose. Following pool play, the semifinals and finals are set to unfold later this week, paving the way for the state championship.

Additionally, in a highly anticipated North Coast Open Division semifinal on Wednesday, the Salesian College Prep Pride from Richmond will be competing against the De La Salle Spartans from Concord, marking their return to the court after an extended break.

Southern California Highlights

Southern Section Open Division

The spotlight in Southern California remains on the Southern Section’s Open Division. The semifinals scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 will feature the highly-ranked Sierra Canyon Trailblazers from Chatsworth, currently standing at No. 9 in the state, battling against the Notre Dame SO Knights from Sherman Oaks. In another thrilling semifinal, the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines from Studio City will go head-to-head with the La Mirada Matadores.

Central Section Division I Championship

In a highly anticipated matchup, the St. Joseph Knights from Santa Maria will compete against the Buchanan Bears from Clovis for the Central Section Division I championship on Saturday evening, February 28.

Upcoming Playoff Schedule

CIF Central Coast Section Open Division – Pool Play

• Monday, February 23, 2026

  • Archbishop Riordan Crusaders vs. King’s Academy Knights

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

  • Archbishop Riordan Crusaders vs. Bellarmine College Prep Bells

CIF Southern Section Semifinals

• Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • No. 9 Sierra Canyon Trailblazers vs. Notre Dame SO Knights
  • Harvard-Westlake Wolverines vs. La Mirada Matadores

CIF Central Section Division I Finals

• Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • St. Joseph Knights vs. Buchanan Bears

Recent Playoff Results

CIF Central Section Division I Semifinals

• February 19, 2026
  • St. Joseph Knights 67, Bakersfield Christian Eagles 57

CIF Central Coast Section Open Division Championships

• February 20, 2026
  • Archbishop Riordan Crusaders 80, Junipero Serra Padres 61

CIF Southern Section Open Division Championships – Quarterfinals

• February 20, 2026
  • Sierra Canyon Trailblazers 70, Santa Margarita Eagles 47
  • Harvard-Westlake Wolverines 49, Crespi Celts 46
  • La Mirada Matadores 73, Redondo Union Sea Hawks 70
  • Notre Dame SO Knights 59, Centennial Huskies 56

Key Dates for Top 50 Teams

• Sierra Canyon Trailblazers: Next game is on February 24 against Notre Dame SO.
• Archbishop Riordan Crusaders: Next game is on February 23 against King’s Academy.
• Harvard-Westlake Wolverines: Competing on February 24 against La Mirada.
• Notre Dame SO Knights: Scheduled for February 24 against Sierra Canyon.
• Salesian College Prep Pride: Facing off against De La Salle on February 25.
• St. Joseph Knights: Competing against Buchanan on February 28.

Watch the Action Live

Catch all the exciting moments of California’s CIF boys basketball playoffs on the NFHS Network.

Stay tuned as these top-tier teams battle it out for the coveted CIF championships!