CIF State Basketball Champions Crowned

High school basketball state title winners announced in Sacramento

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:18am

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The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) held its state basketball championships at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento over the weekend, with champions crowned in boys and girls divisions across multiple classifications. The matchups featured some of the top high school basketball talent in the state, with schools from all corners of California competing for the coveted state titles.

Why it matters

The CIF state basketball championships represent the pinnacle of high school basketball in California, attracting top players, coaches, and programs from across the state. These games showcase the next generation of basketball talent and provide a high-profile platform for student-athletes to showcase their skills.

The details

On the boys' side, Damien High School won the Division I title, Antioch Cornerstone Christian took the Division III crown, and San Marin won in Division V. In the girls' brackets, Corona Centennial won Division I, Placentia El Dorado claimed Division III, and Woodland Christian was victorious in Division V. The Open Division boys' champion was Sierra Canyon, while Ontario Christian won the girls' Open Division.

  • The CIF state basketball championships were held on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • The boys' and girls' title games took place at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The players

Damien High School

The boys' basketball team from Damien High School in La Verne, California won the CIF Division I state championship.

Antioch Cornerstone Christian

The boys' basketball team from Antioch Cornerstone Christian School in Antioch, California won the CIF Division III state title.

Corona Centennial

The girls' basketball team from Corona Centennial High School in Corona, California won the CIF Division I state championship.

Ontario Christian

The girls' basketball team from Ontario Christian High School in Ontario, California won the CIF Open Division state title.

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The takeaway

The CIF state basketball championships showcased the incredible talent and competitive spirit of high school basketball programs across California. These games provided a thrilling conclusion to the 2025-26 season and offered a glimpse of the future stars who will go on to play at the collegiate and professional levels.