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Barstow Today
By the People, for the People
5 High Desert Teams Advance to CIF-SS Basketball, Soccer Playoffs
Victor Valley boys basketball team among those moving on to quarterfinals
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Several high school basketball and soccer teams from the High Desert region of California have qualified for the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. The Victor Valley boys basketball team secured a spot in the quarterfinals with an 88-54 victory over Trinity Classical Academy in the second round of the Division 8 playoffs.
Why it matters
High school sports, especially basketball and soccer, are a source of community pride in the High Desert region. Advancing to the CIF-SS playoffs is a significant achievement for these teams and their schools.
The details
The Victor Valley boys basketball team took a 42-37 lead into halftime and then pulled away in the third quarter to defeat Trinity Classical Academy. Other High Desert teams that qualified for the CIF-SS playoffs include the Barstow boys and girls basketball teams, as well as soccer teams from several local high schools.
- The Victor Valley boys basketball team won their second-round playoff game on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Victor Valley boys basketball team
A high school basketball team from the High Desert region of California that advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division 8 playoffs.
Trinity Classical Academy
A high school that played against the Victor Valley boys basketball team in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 8 playoffs.
Barstow boys and girls basketball teams
High school basketball teams from Barstow, California that also qualified for the CIF-Southern Section playoffs.
What’s next
The Victor Valley boys basketball team will play in the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division 8 playoffs on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The takeaway
The success of these High Desert teams in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs demonstrates the strength of high school sports programs in the region and the pride the community takes in their athletic achievements.
