Scotts Valley High Dominates SCCAL Basketball Tournament

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The Scotts Valley High girls' basketball team and the Soquel High boys' basketball team emerged victorious in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) basketball tournament championships held at Cabrillo College on Saturday. Scotts Valley's girls' team, which also won the regular season title, defeated Aptos 60-25 to claim the girls' tournament championship. In the boys' final, Soquel defeated Aptos 54-32 to take home the tournament title.

Why it matters

The SCCAL basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in the Santa Cruz area. Winning the tournament title is a significant accomplishment for these teams and players, as it demonstrates their dominance over their league rivals throughout the season.

The details

In the girls' championship game, Scotts Valley High freshman Lyla Rebbert helped set the tone with her positive energy and enthusiasm during the player introductions. Scotts Valley, which had also won the regular season title, then went on to defeat Aptos 60-25 to claim the tournament crown. In the boys' final, the Soquel High team celebrated their 54-32 victory over Aptos to take home the tournament championship.

• The SCCAL basketball tournament was held on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at Cabrillo College.
• Scotts Valley High's girls' team had also won the regular season SCCAL title prior to the tournament.