DIVISION I
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 Westview (20-9), @8 Pasadena La Salle (29-4, Southern).

LOWER BRACKET
14 L.A. Westchester (26-3, L.A. City), @3 Francis Parker (21-7).
11 La Jolla Country Day (17-11), @6 Oak Park (21-9, Southern).
10 Mission Hills (19-11), @San Juan Capistrano JSerra (20-8, Southern).
D-II
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 Cathedral (22-7), @8 Camarillo (19-12, Southern).
12 Hamilton (20-10, L.A. City), @5 Grossmont (22-5).
13 Lincoln (14-12), @4 Saugus (24-9, L.A. City).

LOWER BRACKET
14 La Costa Canyon (25-6), @3 La Cresenta Cresenta Valley (28-4, Southern).
11 Victory Christian (10-16), @6 Fullerton Rosary (22-10, Southern).
10 San Juan Capistrano St. Margaret (26-7, Southern), @7 Mater Dei (23-3).
D-III
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 Imperial (23-7), @8 L.A. King-Drew (21-8, L.A. City).
12 Torrey Pines (16-15), @5 Lawndale Leuzinger (20-14, Southern).

LOWER BRACKET
14 Santa Barbara Bishop Diego (27-4 Southern), @3 Carlsbad (18-14).
15 Montgomery (16-14), @2 Placentia El Dorado (19-14, Southern).
D-IV
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
16 Escondido (23-5), @1 Huntington Beach Marina (18-14, Southern).
D-V
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
LOWER BRACKET
14 San Pasqual (20-10), @3 North Hollywood (13-7, L.A. City).
11 Santana (19-12), @6 Montebello Schurr (16-14, Southern).
15 Desert Hot Springs (13-10, Southern), @2 Vista (18-12).

DIVISION I
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 San Juan Capistrano JSerra 23-13, Southern), @8 Francis Parker (21-10).
12 Temecula Rancho Christian (22-10, Southern), @5 Victory Christian (27-4).
13 San Marcos (23-7), @4 Bellflower St. John Bosco (21-9, Southern).
LOWER BRACKET
10 Santa Fe Christian (26-4), @7 Irvine Crean Lutheran (26-7, Southern).
D-II
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 Mira Mesa (23-9), @8 Pacific Palisades (20-11, L.A. City).
12 Aliso Niguel (24-9, Southern), @5 La Costa Canyon (21-8).
13 Olympian (22-7), @4 Torrey Pines (18-13).
LOWER BRACKET
11 Christian (23-9), @6 Cathedral (19-10).
15 Carlsbad (15-16), @2 Mission Bay (20-9).
D-III
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET.
9 Rancho Bernardo (19-13), @8 L.A. Shalhevet (21-8, Southern).
LOWER BRACKET
10 Washington (17-12, L.A. City), @7 Poway (21-11).
D-IV
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
UPPER BRACKET
9 Ramona (23-10), @8 Riverside Ramona (27-6, Southern).
LOWER BRACKET
10 Chatsworth (14-18, L.A. City), @7 Army-Navy (23-9).
13 Pacific Ridge (23-8), @4 San Juan Capistrano San Juan Hills (17-14, Southern).
D-V
TUESDAY, MARCH 3.
LOWER BRACKET
10 South El Monte (17-16), @UCSD Preuss (23-8).

OPEN DIVISION
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, FEB. 28.
6 Westview (20-9) 50, @1 Francis Parker (21-7) 66, @Oceanside Front Wave Arena.
SEMIFINALS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
4 Mission Hills (19-11) 47, @1 Francis Parker (20-7) 73.
7 Grossmont (22-5) 53, @6 Westview (20-8) 56.
DIVISION I
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, FEB. 28.
3 Carlsbad (18-14) 54, 1 Imperial (24-7) 50, @Oceanside Front Wave Arena.
The Lancers’ seventh consecutive victory earned them a first Section championship since a D-II title in 2019.   Georgia Hawk had 17 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.   Coach’s daughter Mallory Huhn had 15 points and three assists.
According  to Donald Ray Norcross of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Carlsbad is “feisty, diving for loose balls, yanking the ball out of opponents’ hands, and not shy about questioning an official’s call.”  “That’s a reflection of me,” said coach Donna Huhn.  “I’m feisty.  I got plenty of technicals this year  At least seven. That’s probably being generous.”
SEMIFINALS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
4 Torrey Pines (16-15) 29, @1 Imperial (24-6) 54.
7 Montgomery (16-14) 38, @3 Carlsbad (17-14) 41.
D-II
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
2 Lincoln (14-12) 60, @1 La Costa Canyon (25-6) 47, @Cal State-San Marcos.
“The girls believed in themselves,” said coach James Townsend, recalling a 4-11 start.  “Trusted that when we got healthy (five girls injured at one point) we’d be okay.  And we started getting wins, one by one.”
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
5 El Centro Central (20-9) 46, @1 La Costa Canyon (25-5) 67.
3 Christian (20-9) 49, @2 Lincoln (13-12) 64.
D-III
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
6 Vista (18-12) 26, vs. 1 Escondido (23-5) 40, @Mira Mesa High.
Five points combined in the second and third quarter doomed the Panthers.  “We know the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” said Cougars coach Chris Williams. “We like the thrill of victory a lot more.”
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
10 Mission Vista (17-11) 39, @6 Vista (18-11) 57.
4 Our Lady of Peace (24-6) 55, @1 Escondido (22-5) 75.
D-IV
CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
9 Santana (19-12) 46,  2 Escondido Adventist (22-7), @Otay Ranch High.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
14 San Diego Southwest (9-17) 36, @2 Escondido Adventist (22-6) 50.
5 Point Loma (17-11) 43, @9 Santana (18-12) 52.
D-V
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
1 San Pasqual (21-10) 66 vs. 2 Logan Memorial (22-9) 56, @Otay Ranch High.
Golden Eagles took a 25-7 lead in the second quarter and then rode out 49-41 run by Eagles.  Amor Heredia, averaging 34.8, led the losers with 37 points, 26 in the second half.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY,  FEB. 24.
3 Coastal (18-6) 33, @2 Logan Memorial (22-8) 74.
4 El Centro Southwest (9-18) 48, @1 San Pasqual (20-10) 62.
DV-AA
CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
Calipatria (9-14) 38, San Diego Academy (14-8) 32, @MiraCosta College.
After a 2-0 start, Lady Hornets lost 10 in a row in a span of 49 days, including blowouts by 31, 34, and 45 points.  “I cut grass,” Calipatria coach Isaiah Spence, whose main employment is landscaping, told writer Donald Ray Norcross.  “In the winter it slows down, gives me the perfect time to coach.”
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
3 Foothills Christian (13-11) 34, @2 San Diego Academy (14-7) 44.
4 Calipatria (8-14) 54, @1 Liberty (19-2) 12.

OPEN DIVISION
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, FEB. 28.
5 Francis Parker (21-10) 55, vs. 2 Victory Christian (27-4) 57, @Oceanside Front Wave Arena.
The Knights, who originally opened as Cal Lutheran in La Mesa in 1975 and moved a few times until settling in Chula Vista in 2015, forced the Lancers into 10 second-half turnovers.
SEMIFINALS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
5 Francis Parker (21-9) 71, @1 Santa Fe Christian (26-4) 52.
3 San Marcos (23-8) 68, @2 Victory Christian (26-4) 73.

DIVISION I
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, FEB. 28.
3 Christian (23-9) 55, 1 Mira Mesa (23-9) 63, @Oceanside Front Wave Arena.
The Marauders’ first title since the school opened in 1977 was fueled by a 26-7 third quarter ignited by Tim Dorn’s dunk.  “That got me going and woke us up as a team,” said Dorn, whose club trailed, 28-24, at the half. The 6-foot, 7-inch senior had 26 points, nine rebounds, and eight blocked shots.
SEMIFINALS
WEDNESDAY,  FEB. 25.
4 Carlsbad (15-16) 60, @1 Mira Mesa (22-9) 67.
3 Christian (23-8) 73, @2 Torrey Pines (18-13) 67.

D-II
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
2 Rancho Bernardo (19-13) 54, Poway (21-11) 62, @Cal State-San Marcos.
The Titans claimed their first title since 1992.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Scripps Ranch (18-13) 57, @1 Poway (20-11) 62.
6 Patrick Henry (20-11) 50, @2 Rancho Bernardo (19-12) 64.

D-III
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
6 Ramona (22-10) 37, 1 Army-Navy (23-9) 53, @Mira Mesa High.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Canyon Hills 60, @1 Army-Navy (22-9) 63.
2 Calexico (22-5), 46, @6 Ramona (22-9), 54.

D-IV
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
3 Morse (25-6) 34, vs. 1 Pacific Ridge (23-8) 48, @Otay Ranch High.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
5 Kearny (19-11) 50), @1 Pacific Ridge (22-8) 59.
3 Morse (25-5) 67, @2 West Hills (23-8) 62.

D-V
CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
3 Coastal (18-6) 60, vs. 1 UCSD Preuss (23-8) 63, OT, @Otay Ranch High.
Trailing by 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Tritons forced an overtime, tying the game on Nahom Abaymen’s reverse layup and basket at the buzzer.

“I thought we  were done,” Mahad Hassan said to Union-Tribune writer John Maffei.  “We were talking back to each other, then coach (Rasean Simpson) called a timeout and settled us down.  He said, ‘Play like it’s 0-0.'”
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 Grossmont (14-12) 47, @1 UCSD Preuss (22-8) 52.
3 Coastal (18-5) 66, @2 San Diego Jewish (19-5) 61.

DV-AA
CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
2 Liberty (19-8) 47, vs. 1 Calvin Christian (17-10) 57, @MiraCosta College.
SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
4 San Diego Academy (15-11) 39, @1 Calvin Christian (15-10) 64.
3 Warner Springs Warner (23-7) 42, @2 Liberty (19-7) 58.

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 Hills (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).

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).