Atascadero Falls to Clovis in CIF Final After Playoff Run

Greyhounds head to state tournament as sectional finalists despite loss.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 6:36am

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Atascadero High School's boys basketball team lost 68-47 to Clovis High in the CIF-Central Section Division 2 final on Friday. The Greyhounds, who were the No. 1 seed, had a strong 20-win season and playoff run before falling to the taller and more disciplined Cougars squad. Despite the tough loss, Atascadero will advance to the state CIF tournament as a sectional finalist.

Why it matters

Atascadero's deep playoff run and appearance in the CIF final represents a major accomplishment for the program, which had not won 20 games in a season in 12 years. The loss highlights the challenges the smaller Greyhounds faced against the size and strength of Clovis, but also sets them up for a chance to make a run in the state tournament.

The details

Atascadero got off to a slow start, trailing 9-2 in the first quarter, but mounted a comeback to trail by only two points, 30-28, at halftime. However, the Greyhounds' shooting went cold in the third quarter as Clovis built a 45-36 lead. The Cougars, led by 6-foot-9 forward Jackson Scarborough and 6-foot-3 guard Sier Harbin, then pulled away in the fourth quarter for the 68-47 victory.

  • The CIF-Central Section Division 2 final was played on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • Atascadero had beaten Clovis 70-50 in their previous matchup on December 1.

The players

Shea Buckley

The senior guard led Atascadero with 14 points in the final.

Damon Mitchell

The Greyhounds player recorded 13 rebounds and 9 points in the game.

Jackson Scarborough

The 6-foot-9 power forward for Clovis tallied 11 points and dominated the paint.

Sier Harbin

The 6-foot-3 junior guard for Clovis led all scorers with 19 points.

Augie Johnston

The head coach of the Atascadero Greyhounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Greyhounds will move on to play in the state CIF tournament as a sectional finalist, with brackets to be announced on Sunday.

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges faced by the smaller Atascadero team against the size and strength of Clovis, but also represents a major accomplishment for the Greyhounds program in reaching the CIF final and earning a spot in the state tournament.