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NCS Basketball Playoffs: Championship Scores and Schedule
Results from Friday's North Coast Section boys and girls basketball title games, plus Saturday's championship matchups.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The North Coast Section basketball playoffs concluded on Friday with several championship games, and the remaining title matchups are set for Saturday. In the boys' Open Division, No. 2 Clayton Valley will face No. 1 Salesian, while in the girls' Open Division, No. 2 Carondelet takes on No. 1 San Ramon Valley. Other notable championship games include Division I boys (No. 3 Granada vs. No. 1 Bishop O'Dowd) and Division II girls (No. 3 Justin-Siena vs. No. 1 Salesian).
Why it matters
The NCS basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event, determining the regional champions in Northern California. These games showcase the top high school basketball talent in the area and often feature close, competitive matchups between evenly-matched teams. The outcomes of these championship games can have a significant impact on the teams' seasons and future prospects.
The details
On the boys' side, the Open Division final will be a clash between No. 2 seed Clayton Valley and No. 1 seed Salesian. In the Division I championship, No. 3 Granada will take on No. 1 Bishop O'Dowd, while in Division II, No. 3 St. Mary's-Berkeley will face off against No. 1 University-San Francisco. On the girls' side, the Open Division final features No. 2 Carondelet against No. 1 San Ramon Valley, while the Division II title game pits No. 3 Justin-Siena against No. 1 Salesian.
- The boys' and girls' championship games will be played on Saturday, February 29, 2026.
- The boys' Open Division final is scheduled for 7 p.m., while the Division I final is set for 5 p.m.
- The girls' Open Division final is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the Division II final is set for 3 p.m.
The players
Clayton Valley
The No. 2 seed in the boys' Open Division, with a 26-3 record on the season.
Salesian
The No. 1 seed in the boys' Open Division, also with a 26-3 record.
Granada
The No. 3 seed in the boys' Division I bracket, with a 22-7 record.
Bishop O'Dowd
The No. 1 seed in the boys' Division I bracket, also with a 22-7 record.
Carondelet
The No. 2 seed in the girls' Open Division, with a 25-5 record.
San Ramon Valley
The No. 1 seed in the girls' Open Division, with a 25-3 record.
Justin-Siena
The No. 3 seed in the girls' Division II bracket, with a 26-5 record.
Salesian
The No. 1 seed in the girls' Division II bracket, with a 20-10 record.
What they’re saying
“These championship games always bring out the best in our teams and players. It's an exciting time of year for high school basketball in the North Coast Section.”
— Darren Sabedra, Sports Reporter (mercurynews.com)
What’s next
The winners of Saturday's championship games will advance to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Northern California Regional playoffs, which will determine the teams that compete in the state championship tournament.
The takeaway
The NCS basketball playoffs showcase the top high school talent in the region, with several highly anticipated matchups between evenly-matched teams. These championship games are the culmination of a long and competitive season, and the outcomes will have a significant impact on the teams' postseason aspirations.
