Culver City's CIF Playoff Hopes End in Tough Road Loss

Burroughs Girls Hoops Defeats Culver City 51-23 in CIF Second Round

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Culver City High's girls basketball team saw its CIF Division V playoff run come to an end with a 51-23 road loss to Burroughs. Despite 8 points from standout Makenna Lohmann, the Centaurs struggled from the field as Burroughs dominated the boards and advanced to the quarterfinals, closing Culver City's season at 13-13.

Why it matters

Culver City's girls basketball team had high hopes of making a deep playoff run this season, but their season came to a disappointing end with the lopsided loss to Burroughs. The defeat marks the end of the road for the Centaurs, who were looking to build on their regular season success and make a statement in the CIF tournament.

The details

In the CIF second round matchup, Culver City struggled to find its offensive rhythm as Burroughs dominated the glass and pulled away for the 51-23 victory. Makenna Lohmann, Culver City's standout player, managed to score 8 points in the losing effort, but it wasn't enough to overcome Burroughs' strong performance.

  • Culver City High's girls basketball team saw its CIF Division V playoff run end on February 16, 2026.

The players

Makenna Lohmann

A standout player for the Culver City High girls basketball team who scored 8 points in the loss to Burroughs.

Burroughs High School

The high school that defeated Culver City 51-23 in the CIF Division V second round, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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The takeaway

Culver City's girls basketball team had a promising season, finishing 13-13 and earning a spot in the CIF Division V playoffs. However, their playoff run came to an abrupt end with a lopsided loss to Burroughs, marking the end of the road for the Centaurs and their hopes of making a deep postseason run.