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CIF NorCal Basketball Semifinals Wrap Up, Title Games Set
Saturday's results determine matchups for Tuesday's NorCal championship games across 12 divisions.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) NorCal basketball semifinals were played on Saturday, with the winners advancing to the title games scheduled for Tuesday. The matchups were determined across 12 divisions for both boys and girls teams, featuring some of the top high school basketball programs in Northern California.
Why it matters
The CIF NorCal basketball regionals are a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the best high school talent in the region. These semifinal results set the stage for the championship games, which will determine the NorCal representatives that advance to the statewide CIF title games.
The details
In the boys Open Division, No. 1 Archbishop Riordan defeated No. 4 Modesto Christian 86-60, and No. 2 Salesian beat No. 3 St. Ignatius 61-41. The boys Division I semifinal saw No. 9 The King's Academy upset No. 13 Oakland 82-59, while No. 3 Folsom defeated No. 7 Dougherty Valley 86-61. On the girls side, the Open Division semifinal matchups had No. 1 Archbishop Mitty topping No. 4 San Ramon Valley 74-46, and No. 2 Clovis West edging No. 3 St. Mary's-Stockton 71-66.
- The CIF NorCal basketball semifinals were played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The CIF NorCal basketball championship games are scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Archbishop Riordan
A high school basketball program in Northern California that advanced to the boys Open Division final.
Salesian
A high school basketball program in Northern California that advanced to the boys Open Division final.
Archbishop Mitty
A high school basketball program in Northern California that advanced to the girls Open Division final.
Clovis West
A high school basketball program in Northern California that advanced to the girls Open Division final.
What’s next
The CIF NorCal basketball championship games will be played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, with the winners advancing to the statewide CIF title games.
The takeaway
The CIF NorCal basketball regionals continue to showcase the top high school basketball talent in Northern California, with several powerhouse programs advancing to the championship games across 12 divisions for both boys and girls teams.
