2025-26 Boys Basketball Week 8C: Quarterfinals Plus Semifinals Pairings

OPEN DIVISION QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Cathedral (19-10) 53, @1 Santa Fe Christian (26-3) 82.
5 Francis Parker (20-9) 55, @4 Mission Bay (20-9) 50.
6 Olympian (22-7) 73, @3 San Marcos (23-6) 75.
7 La Costa Canyon (21-8) 49, @2 Victory Christian (25-4) 67.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
5 Francis Parker (20-9), @1 Santa Fe Christian (26-3).
3 San Marcos (23-6), @2 Victory Christian (25-4).

DIVISION I QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
8 Madison (19-11) 44, @1 Mira Mesa (21-9) 60.
5 Bonita Vista (19-11) 55, @4 Carlsbad (15-15) 64.
6 St. Augustine (14-16) 38, @3 Christian (22-8) 82.
7 Mission Hills (19-11) 60, @2 Torrey Pines (18-12) 64.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Carlsbad (15-15), @1 Mira Mesa (21-9).
3 Christian (22-8), @2 Torrey Pines (18-12).

D-II QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
8 Point Loma (17-11) 47, @1 Poway (19-11) 56.
12 Lincoln (15-14) 48, @4 Scripps Ranch (18-12) 64.
6 Patrick Henry (20-10) 52, @3 Helix (19-11) 50.
10 The Bishop’s (18-12) 58, @2 Rancho Bernardo (18-12) 59.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Scripps Ranch (18-12), @1 Poway (19-11).
6 Patrick Henry (20-10), @2 Rancho Bernardo (18-12).

D-III QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
9 Mt. Carmel (17-13) 49, @1 Army-Navy (21-9) 50.
5 Tri-City (13-14) 44, @4 Canyon Hills (19-8) 56.
6 Ramona (22-9) 67, @3 Del Lago (22-8) 64.
7 Imperial (20-8) 52, @2 Calexico (23-4) 56.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
6 Ramona (22-9), @2 Calexico (23-4).
4 Canyon Springs (19-8), @1 Army-Navy (21-9). 

D-IV QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
8 High Tech Chula Vista (18-10) 32, @1 Pacific Ridge (21-8) 52.
5 Kearny (19-10) 87,  @4 Clairemont (21-9) 85.
6 Santana (19-10) 31,  @3 Morse (24-5) 57.
7 Valhalla (18-12) 48,  @2 West Hills (23-7) 55.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
5 Kearny (19-10), @1 Pacific Ridge (21-8).
3 Morse (24-5), @2 West Hills (23-7).

D-V QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
8 San Pasqual (10-18) 42, @1 UCSD Preuss (21-8) 55.
5 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (17-13) 60, @4 Grossmont (14-11) 75.
11 Classical (12-18) 37, @3 Coastal (18-4) 55.
7 El Cajon Valley (11-16) 38,  @2 San Diego Jewish (19-4) 52.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Grossmont (14-11), @1 UCSD Preuss (21-8).
3  Coastal (18-4), @2 San Diego Jewish (19-4).

DV-AA QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
8 Escondido Adventist (9-16) 44, 1 Calvin Christian (14-10) 63.
5 Horizon (23-7) 53, @4 San Diego Academy (15-10) 57.
6 Southern California Yeshiva (8-13) 64, @3 Warner Springs Warner (23-6) 71.
7 Monarch (12-8) 48, @2 Liberty (18-7) 68.
SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 San Diego Academy (15-10), @1 Calvin Christian (14-10).
3 Warner Springs Warner (23-6), @2 Liberty (18-7).




2025-26 Girls Basketball Week 8C: Westview, Grossmont Stun Open Favorites; Mission Vista Still Alive as D-III 10 Seed.

Two Open Division quarterfinals near shockers send surprising 7 seed Grossmont to 6 seed Westview and fourth-ranked Mission Hills visits No. 1 seed Francis Parker in the other half of a potentially contentious semifinals playoff bracket. 

Grossmont (22-4) eliminated No. 2 Mater Dei (23-3), 62-54, and Westview (19-8) dumped No. 3 Cathedral (22-7) 55-40.

There were nine form reversals in Open, I, II, III, and IV divisions as home teams posted an overall 19-9 record, but all nine losses (in bold type) were on the favorites’ home courts.

Biggest upset was Santana, a 9 seed, roiling Division IV with a 48-28 win at No. 1 Hilltop. No. 10 Mission Vista’s 48-46 win over No. 2 Patrick Henry in D-III also stirred the pot. 

The Timberwolves of Mission Vista are part of the Vista School District but have a northeast Oceanside address, just near state highway 76 and between Interstates 5 and 15.  The school opened in 2009 and has approximately 1,725 students, for those unfamiliar or are attuned to football, in which Mission Vista doesn’t participate.

Semifinals play in all six divisions resumes Wednesday, Feb. 25. Competition should tighten in the rounds of four.

OPEN DIVISION
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Victory Christian (10-16) 34, @1 Francis Parker (19-7) 58.
5 La Jolla Country Day (17-11) 46, @4 Mission Hills (19-10) 53.
6 Westview (19-8) 55, @3 Cathedral (22-7) 40.
7 Grossmont (22-4) 62, @2 Mater Dei (23-3) 54.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
4 Mission Hills (19-10), @1 Francis Parker (19-7).
7 Grossmont (22-4), @6 Westview (19-8).

DIVISION I
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Scripps Ranch (14-16) 28, @1 Imperial 46 (22-6).
12 Oceanside (15-10) 38, @4 Torrey Pines (16-14) 50.
6 El Capitan (21-9) 27, @3 Carlsbad (16-14) 69.
7 Montgomery (16-13) 57, @2 Rancho Bernardo (21-8) 53.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
4 Torrey Pines (16-14), @1 Imperial (22-6).
7 Montgomery (16-13), @3 Carlsbad (16-14).

D-II
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Sage Creek (12-18) 41, @1 La Costa Canyon (24-5) 67.
5 El Centro Central (20-8) 54, @4 San Diego (21-9) 52.
10 Olympian (12-18) 20, @2 Lincoln (12-12) 61.
11 Helix (10-16) 43, @3 Christian (20-8) 60.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
5 El Centro Central (20-8), @1 La Costa Canyon (24-5).
3 Christian (20-8), @2 Lincoln (12-12).

D-III
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Eastlake (17-13) 44, @1 Escondido (21-5) 59.
5 Calexico (22-6) 43, @4 Our Lady of Peace (24-6) 54.
6 Vista (17-11) 50, @3 Canyon Hills (24-5) 47.
10 Mission Vista (17-10) 48, @2 Patrick Henry (24-6) 46.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
10 Mission Vista (17-10), @6 Vista (17-11).
4 Our Lady of Peace (24-5), @1 Escondido (21-5).

D-IV
QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
9 Santana (16-12) 28, @1 Hilltop (19-6) 48.
5 Point Loma (17-10) 44, @4 El Camino (11-15) 38.
14 San Diego Southwest (9-16) 44, @11 Rock (9-10) 36.
7 Chula Vista (18-10) 35, @2 Escondido Adventist (21-6) 36.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
14 San Diego Southwest (9-16), @2 Escondido Adventist (21-6).
5 Point Loma (17-10), @1 Hilltop (19-6).

D-V
QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
9 Orange Glen (11-12) 16, @1 San Pasqual (18-10) 75.
5 Castle Park (15-9) 20, @4 El Centro Southwest (9-17) 48.
11 San Ysidro (12-16) 30, @3 Coastal (18-5) 31.
7 Mar Vista (8-14) 33, @2 Logan Memorial (21-8) 70.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY,  FEB. 24.
3 Coastal (18-5), @2 Logan Memorial (21-8).
4 El Centro Southwest (9-17), @1 San Pasqual (18-10).

DV-AA
QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
5 Bonsall (10-11) 10, @4 Calipatria (7-14) 65.
7 Ocean View (7-13) 4, @2 San Diego Academy (13-7) 56.
6 High Tech North County (6-15) 24, @3 Foothills Christian (13-10) 63.
8 Chula Vista Learning (4-16) 13, @Liberty (19-1) 35.

SEMIFINALS PAIRINGS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
3 Foothills Christian (13-10), @2 San Diego Academy (13-7).
4 Calipatria (7-14), @1 Liberty (19-1).

 




2025-26 Boys Basketball Week 8C: Quarterfinals Playoffs Pairings & First Round Results

BOYS

OPEN DIVISION QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Cathedral (19-9), @1 Santa Fe Christian (23-3).

5 Francis Parker (19-9), @4 Mission Bay (20-8).
6 Olympian (22-6), @3 San Marcos (22-6).
7 La Costa Canyon (21-7), @2 Victory Christian (24-4).

DIVISION I QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
8 Madison (19-10), @1 Mira Mesa (20-9).
5 Bonita Vista (19-10), @4 Carlsbad (14-15).
6 St. Augustine (14-15), @3 Christian (21-8).
7 Mission Hills (19-10), @2 Torrey Pines (17-12).

D-II QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
8 Point Loma (17-10), @1 Poway (18-11)
12 Lincoln (15-13), @4 Scripps Ranch (17-12).
6 Patrick Henry (19-10), @3 Helix (19-10).
10 The Bishop’s (18-11), @2 Rancho Bernardo (17-12).

D-III QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
9 Mt. Carmel (17-12), @1 Army-Navy (20-9).
5 Tri-City (13-13), @4 Canyon Hills (18-8).
6 Ramona (21-9), @3 Del Lago (22-7).
7 Imperial (20-7), @2 Calexico (22-4).

D-IV QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
8 High Tech Chula Vista (18-9), @1 Pacific Ridge (20-8).
5 Kearny (18-10),  @4 Clairemont (20-9).
6 Santana (19-9),  @3 Morse (23-5).
7 Valhalla (18-11),  @2 West Hills (22-7).

D-V QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
8 San Pasqual (10-17), @1 UCSD Preuss (20-8).
5 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (17-12), @4 Grossmont (13-11)
11 Classical (12-17), @3 Coastal (17-4).
7 El Cajon Valley (11-15),  @2 San Diego Jewish (18-4).

DV-AA QUARTERFINALS
8 Escondido Adventist (9-15), 1 Calvin Christian (13-10).
5 Horizon (23-6), @4 San Diego Academy (14-10).
6 Southern California Yeshiva (8-12), @3 Warner Springs Warner (22-6).
7 Monarch (12-7), @2 Liberty (17-7).

FIRST ROUND
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.
DIVISION I
16 University City (7-22) 48, @1 Mira Mesa (20-9) 64.
9 Montgomery (16-13) 58, @8 Madison (19-10) 59, OT.
13 San Diego (10-19) 62, @4 Carlsbad (14-15) 75.
12 Sage Creek (10-19) 50, @5 Bonita Vista (19-10) 64.
11 Rancho Buena Vista (12-17) 49, @6 St. Augustine (14-15) 79.
14 Del Norte (10-19) 53, @3 Christian (21-8) 83.
10 La Jolla Country Day (12-16) 57, @7 Mission Hills (19-10) 66.
15 El Camino (13-15) 34, @2 Torrey Pines (17-12) 79.

D-II
WEDNESDAY, FEB.18.
16 Mount Miguel (13-16) 46, @1 Poway (18-11) 68.
9 Steele Canyon (16-13) 59, @8 Point Loma (17-10) 62.
13 San Diego Southwest (18-11) 44, @4 Scripps Ranch (17-12) 69.
12 Lincoln (16-13) 50, @5 Westview (16-13) 41.
11 Maranatha (9-20) 52, @6 Patrick Henry (19-10) 61.
14 Coronado (13-16) 49, @3 Helix (19-10) 71.
10 The Bishop’s (18-11) 71, @7 Mater Dei (15-13) 63.
15 Monte Vista (16-13) 63, @2 Rancho Bernardo (17-12) 95.

D-III
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.

16 St. Joseph (11-17) 29, @1 Army-Navy (20-9) 62.
9 Mt. Carmel (17-12) 69, @8 Brawley (19-8) 52.
13 Fallbrook (13-14) 53, @4 Canyon Hills (18-8) 66.
12 Canyon Crest (13-16) 55, @5 Tri-City (13-13) 69.
11 Otay Ranch (10-19) 49, @6 Ramona (21-9) 71.
14 El Centro Central (11-12) 43, @3 Del Lago (22-7) 71.
10 Crawford (13-16) 82, @7 Imperial (20-7) 84.
15 Escondido Charter (6-22) 58, @2 Calexico (22-4) 88.

D-IV
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.
16 El Capitan (7-21) 38, @1 Pacific Ridge (20-8) 71.
9  High Tech San Diego  (12-17) 65, @8 High Tech Chula Vista (18-9) 71.
13 Mission Vista (10-16) 55, @4 Clairemont (20-9) 74.
12 San Dieguito (12-17) 52, @5 Kearny (18-10) 62.
11 Sweetwater (17-11) 55, @6 Santana (19-9) 78.
14 Mabel O’Farrell (8-21) 48, @3 Morse (23-5) 59.
10 Mar Vista (15-14) 40, @7 Valhalla (18-11) 64.
15 Chula Vista (9-20) 46, @2 West Hills (22-7) 75.
D-V
MONDAY, FEB. 16.
PLAY-IN
12 Holtville (9-20) 69, @ Health Sciences (6-7) 35.
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
BYES
1. UCSD Preuss (20-8), 2. San Diego Jewish (18-4), 3. Coastal (17-4), 4. Grossmont (13-11).
9 Hilltop (16-13) 39, @8 San Pasqual (10-17) 51.
11 Classical (12-17) 60, @6 High Tech North County (19-4) 51.
10 Chula Vista Learning (15-9) 39, @7 El Cajon Valley (11-15) 62.
Holtville (10-20) 50, @5 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (17-12) 74.
DV-AA
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
BYES
1 Calvin Christian (13-10), 2 Liberty (17-7), 3 Warner Springs Warner (22-6), 4 San Diego Academy (14-10).
9 Bonsall (9-15) 59, @8 Escondido Adventist (9-15) 62.
12 Calexico Mission (5-11) 17, @5 Horizon (23-6) 72.
11 Entrepreneurship & Technology (4-15) 51, @6 Southern California Yeshiva (8-12) 84.
10 Rock (5-17) 46, @7 Monarch (12-7) 57.

DIVISION I QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
8 Madison (19-10), @1 Mira Mesa (20-9).
5 Bonita Vista (19-10), @4 Carlsbad (14-15).
6 St. Augustine (14-15), @3 Christian (21-8).
7 Mission Hills (19-10), @2 Torrey Pines (17-12).

D-II QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
8 Point Loma (17-10), @1 Poway (18-11)
12 Lincoln (15-13), @4 Scripps Ranch (17-12).
6 Patrick Henry (19-10), @3 Helix (19-10).
10 The Bishop’s (18-11), @2 Rancho Bernardo (17-12).

D-III QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
9 Mt. Carmel (17-12), @1 Army-Navy (20-9).
5 Tri-City (13-13), @4 Canyon Hills (18-8).
6 Ramona (21-9), @3 Del Lago (22-7).
7 Imperial (20-7), @2 Calexico (22-4).

D-IV QUARTERFINALS
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
8 High Tech Chula Vista (18-9), @1 Pacific Ridge (20-8).
5 Kearny (18-10),  @4 Clairemont (20-9).
6 Santana (19-9),  @3 Morse (23-5).
7 Valhalla (18-11),  @2 West Hills (22-7).

D-V QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
8 San Pasqual (10-17), @1 UCSD Preuss (20-8).
5 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (17-12), @4 Grossmont (13-11)
11 Classical (12-17), @3 Coastal (17-4).
7 El Cajon Valley (11-15),  @2 San Diego Jewish (18-4).

DV-AA QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
8 Escondido Adventist (9-15), 1 Calvin Christian (13-10).
5 Horizon (23-6), @4 San Diego Academy (14-10).
6 Southern California Yeshiva (8-12), @3 Warner Springs Warner (22-6).
7 Monarch (12-7), @2 Liberty (17-7).




2025-26 Week 8B: Girls Playoffs Quarterfinals Pairings, First Round Results

It paid to be favored and to be at home as 40 teams engaged in an opening salvo of the San Diego Section’s 65th season of playoffs.

There were 117 girls teams on courts throughout San Diego and Imperial counties this season and almost 100 received playoff invitations.  There were no girls teams in 1960-61, the section’s first year, and just 28 boys squads.

The CIF computer spat out seeds in 6 divisions this week. Favorites posted a 32-8 record; home teams were 31-9.

The eight so-called upsets or seed reversals in Tuesday’s first round:

—Division I, Oceanside, No. 12, over No. 5 The Bishop’s.
—D-II, No. 11 Helix over No. 6, Bonita Vista; No. 10 Olympian over No. 7 Mt. Carmel.
—D-III, No. 10 Mission Vista over No. 7 High Tech San Diego.
—D-IV, No. 14, San Diego Southwest over No. 3 Kearny; No. 11 Rock over No. 6 The Cambridge School; No. 9 Santana over No. 8 Coronado.
—D-V, No. 11 San Ysidro over No. 6 High Tech Mesa. 

The winners will be joined in the quarterfinals beginning Thursday by Open Division clubs that were byed past the first round and the top four seeds which had byes in D-V and DV-AA .

OPEN DIVISION
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Victory Christian (10-15),@1 Francis Parker (18-7).

5 La Jolla Country Day (17-10), @4 Mission Hills (18-10).
6 Westview (18-8), @3 Cathedral (22-6).
7 Grossmont (21-4), @2 Mater Dei (23-2).
DIVISION I
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
8 Scripps Ranch (14-15), @1 Imperial (21-6).
12 Oceanside (15-9), @4 Torrey Pines (15-14).
6 El Capitan (21-8), @3 Carlsbad (15-14).
7 Montgomery (15-13), @2 Rancho Bernardo (21-7).
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
16 Poway (4-23) 25, @1 Imperial (21-6) 63.
15 Calexico Vincent Memorial (3-15) 30, @2 Rancho Bernardo (21-7) 76.
9 Otay Ranch (15-12) 37, @8 Scripps Ranch (14-15) 41.
13 Morse (13-16) 20, @4 Torrey Pines (15-14) 59.
10 San Marcos (10-17) 45, @7 Montgomery (15-13) 65.
12 Oceanside (15-9) 57, @5 The Bishop’s (12-13) 48.
14 Rancho Buena Vista (10-15) 21, @3 Carlsbad (15-14) 56.
11 Fallbrook (16-13) 54, @6 El Capitan (21-8) 72.

D-II
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Sage Creek (12-17), @1 La Costa Canyon (23-5).
5 El Centro Central (19-8), @4 San Diego (21-8).
10 Olympian (12-17), @2 Lincoln (11-12).
11 Helix (10-15), @3 Christian (19-8).
FIRST ROUND

TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
16 La Jolla (8-21) 36, @1 La Costa Canyon (23-5) 75.
9 Del Norte (10-19) 44, @8 Sage Creek (12-17) 61.
13 Escondido Charter (19-6) 36, @4 San Diego (21-8) 54.
10 Olympian (12-17) 74, @7 Mt. Carmel (15-13) 69.
12 University City (13-15) 42, @5 El Centro Central (19-8) 54.
11 Helix (10-15) 59, @6 Bonita Vista (15-11) 47.
14 Mira Mesa (13-15) 27, @3 Christian (19-7) 48.
15 Steele Canyon (18-11) 11, @2 Lincoln (11-12) 80.

D-III
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Eastlake (17-12), @1 Escondido (20-5).
5 Calexico (22-5), @4 Our Lady of Peace (23-6).
6 Vista (16-11), @3 Canyon Hills (24-4).
10 Mission Vista (16-10), @3 Patrick Henry (24-5).
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
16 Crawford (9-20) 18, @1 Escondido (20-5) 69.
15 Mount Miguel (12-15) 19, @2 Patrick Henry (24-5) 63.
12 Valley Center (17-12) 30, @5 Calexico (22-5) 71.
9 Santa Fe Christian (18-11) 46, @8 Eastlake (17-12) 55.
13 El Cajon Valley (13-15) 40, @4 Our Lady of Peace (23-6) 67.
11 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (13-9) 27, @6 Vista (16-11) 48.
10 Mission Vista (16-10) 61, @7 High Tech San Diego (19-10) 57.
14 Tri-City (9-8) 36, @3 Canyon Hills (24-4) 72.

D-IV
QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
9 Santana (16-12), @1 Hilltop (19-6).
5 Point Loma (16-10), @4 El Camino (11-14).
14 San Diego Southwest (8-16), @11 Rock (9-9).
7 Chula Vista (18-9), @2 Escondido Adventist (20-6).
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
16 Del Lago (11-16) 32, @1 Hilltop (19-6) 53.
15 Canyon Crest (7-19) 35, @2 Escondido Adventist (20-6) 50.
14 San Diego Southwest (8-16) 37, @3 Kearny (15-13) 35.
10 Holtville (14-11) 31, @7 Chula Vista (18-9) 42.
9 Santana (16-12) 57, @8 Coronado (9-13) 20.
13 Warner Springs Warner (14-6) 32, @4 El Camino (11-14) 74.
12 Mabel O’Farrell (14-11) 23, @5 Point Loma (16-10) 51.
11 Rock (9-9) 39, @6 The Cambridge School (16-4) 32.

D-V
QUARTERFINALS
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
9 Orange Glen (11-11), @1 San Pasqual (17-10).
5 Castle Park (15-8), @4 El Centro Southwest (8-17).
11 San Ysidro (12-15), @3 Coastal (17-5).
7 Mar Vista (8-13), @2 Logan Memorial (20-8).
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB . 17
BYES
1. San Pasqual (17-10), 2. Logan Memorial (20-8), 3. Coastal (17-5), 4. El Centro Southwest (8-17).
9 Orange Glen (11-11) 52, @8 High Tech Chula Vista (7-10) 36.
12 UCSD Preuss (7-9) 18, @5 Castle Park (15-8) 44.
10 Mission Bay (6-20) 24, @7 Mar Vista (8-13) 47.
11 San Ysidro (12-15) 45, @6 High Tech Mesa (10-7) 17.

DV-AA
QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
5 Bonsall (10-10), @4 Calipatria (6-14).
7 Ocean View (7-12), @2 San Diego Academy (12-7).
6 High Tech North County (6-14), @3 Foothills Christian (12-10).
8 Chula Vista Learning (4-15), @Liberty (18-1).
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
BYES
1. Liberty (18-1).  2. San Diego Academy (12-7).  3. Foothills Christian (12-10).  4. Calipatria (6-14).
9 Salton City West Shores (6-8) 0, @8 Chula Vista Learning (4-15) 1. Forfeit.
12 San Diego Jewish (0-12) 15, @5 Bonsall (10-10) 41.
10 Borrego Springs (5-10) 13, @7 Ocean View (7-12) 44.
11 Calexico Mission (4-11) 19, @6 High Tech North County (6-14) 49.




2025-26 Week 8A: Final Regular-Season Poll Favors Francis Parker

“Maffei Madness”, i.e., the Union-Tribune San Diego Section poll, will be on hiatus until conclusion of the playoffs.
First-place votes in parenthesis. Points on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. Previous ranking in bold italics, if changed.
Cal-Hi Sports rankings are by Mark Tennis, the newsletter’s publisher, with contribution from statewide correspondents.
Max Preps essentially relies on individual school representatives.

TEAM RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS MAXPREPS.COM CAL-HI SPORTS
1. Francis Parker 19-9 (11) 166 1 57 (59) 27 (29)
2. Victory Christian 24-4 (4) 158 2 29 (26) NR (NR)
3. Santa Fe Christian 25-3 (3) 154 3 23 (22) 28 (30)
4. Mission Bay 20-8 128 4 55 (67) NR (NR)
5. San Marcos 22-6 116 5 48 (54) NR (NR)
6. Cathedral 19-9 86 6 87 (103) NR (NR)
7. Olympian 22-6 63 9 82 (88) NR (NR)
8. La Costa Canyon 22-6 38 7 83 (80) NR (NR)
9. Torrey Pines 16-12 34 Not Ranked 114 (134) NR (NR)
10. Christian 19-8 23 10 134 (145) NR (NR)

Others receiving votes: Mira Mesa (19-9, 20 points), Calexico (21-4), Ramona (20-9), St. Augustine (13-15), and West Hills (21-7, 2 points each), Army-Navy (19-9, 1).
VOTING PANEL (18)
John Maffei (San Diego Union-Tribune).
Aaron Burgin (Full-Time Hoops),
Steve Brand, Bodie DeSilva (Union-Tribune freelance contributors).
Todd Cassen, Ron Marquez (San Diego Section honchos).
Rick Smith (partletonsports.com).
Tom Helmantoler (Southern Conference).
Joe Evangelist, Rex Johnson (San Diego Section Advisory Committee).
Christian Pedersen (San Diego Sports Association).
Braden Surprenant (97.3-FM The Fan).
Dennis Ackerman, Steve (Biff) Dolan, John (Coach) Kentera, Adam Paul, Tom Ronco, Eric Williams (freelance contributors).




2025-26 Basketball Week 8: Girls Playoff Pairings and Records

FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
DIVISION I
16 Poway (4-22), @1 Imperial (20-6).
15 Calexico Vincent Memorial (3-14), @2 Rancho Bernardo (21-7).
9 Otay Ranch (15-11), @8 Scripps Ranch (13-15).
13 Morse (13-15), @4 Torrey Pines (14-14).
10 San Marcos (10-16), @7 Montgomery (14-13).
12 Oceanside (14-9), @The Bishop’s (12-12).
14 Rancho Buena Vista (10-14), @3, Carlsbad (14-14).
11 Fallbrook (16-12), @6 El Capitan (20-8).
D-II
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.

16 La Jolla (8-20), @1 La Costa Canyon (22-5).
9 Del Norte (10-18), @8 Sage Creek (11-17).
13 Escondido Charter (19-6), @4 San Diego (20-8).
10 Olympian (11-17), @7 Mt. Carmel (15-12).
12 University City (13-14), @5 El Centro Central (18-8).
11 Helix (9-15), @6 Bonita Vista (15-9).
14 Mira Mesa (13-14), @3 Christian (18-7).
15 Steele Canyon (18-10), @Lincoln (10-12).
D-III
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
16 Crawford (9-19), @1 Escondido (19-5).
15 Mount Miguel (12-14), @2 Patrick Henry (23-5).
12 Valley Center (17-11), @5 Calexico (21-5).
9 Santa Fe Christian (18-10), @8 Eastlake (16-12).
13 El Cajon Valley (13-14), @4 Our Lady of Peace (22-6).
11 Blythe Palo Verde Valley (13-8), @6 Vista (15-11).
10 Mission Vista (15-10), @7 High Tech San Diego (19-9).
14 Tri-City (9-7), @3 Canyon Hills (23-4).
D-IV
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
16 Del Lago (11-15), @1 Hilltop (18-6).
15 Canyon Crest (7-18), @2 Escondido Adventist (19-6).
14 San Diego Southwest (7-16), @3 Kearny (15-12).
10 Holtville (14-10), @7 Chula Vista (17-9).
9 Santana (15-12), @8 Coronado (9-12).
13 Warner Springs Warner (14-5), @4 El Camino (10-14).
12 Mabel O’Farrell (14-10), @5 Point Loma (15-10).
11 Rock (8-9), @6 The Cambridge (16-3).
D-V
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
BYES
1. San Pasqual (17-10), 2. Logan Memorial (20-8), 3. Coastal (17-5), 4. El Centro Southwest (8-17).
9 Orange Glen (10-11), @8 High Tech Chula Vista (7-9).
12 UCSD Preuss (7-8), @5 Castle Park (14-8).
10 Mission Bay (6-19), @7 Mar Vista (7-13).
11 San Ysidro (11-15), @6 High Tech Mesa (10-6).
DV-AA
FIRST ROUND
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
BYES
1. Liberty (18-1).  2. San Diego Academy (12-7).  3. Foothills Christian (12-10).  4. Calipatria (6-14).
9 Salton City West Shores (6-7), @Chula Vista Learning (3-15).
12 San Diego Jewish (0-11), @5 Bonsall (9-10).
10 Borrego Springs (5-9), @7 Ocean View (6-12).
11 Calexico Mission (4-10), @High Tech North County (5-14).
OPEN DIVISION QUARTERFINALS
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
8 Victory Christian (10-15), @1 Francis Parker (18-7).
5 La Jolla Country Day (17-10), @4 Mission Bay (6-19).
6 Westview (18-8), @3 Cathedral (22-6).
7 Grossmont (21-4), @2 Mater Dei (23-2).