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La Mirada and Gahr Awarded Top Seeds in CIF State Basketball Playoffs
Regional rivals La Mirada and St. John Bosco could face off in semifinals if they both advance.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 2:07pm
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The 2026 CIF State basketball championship playoff brackets were released on Sunday, March 1. La Mirada received the No. 1 seed in the CIF State Southern California Division I regional playoffs, while Gahr received the No. 1 seed in the SoCal Division III regional playoffs. If both teams win their first and second-round games, La Mirada will host St. John Bosco in the regional semifinals. The Division I and Division III boys state title games will be played at the Golden I Center in Sacramento on Friday, March 13.
Why it matters
The CIF State basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event that determines the top high school basketball teams in California. La Mirada and Gahr earning the top seeds in their respective divisions showcases the strength of their programs and the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region.
The details
La Mirada will host Mater Dei in the first round on Tuesday, March 3, while St. John Bosco will host San Marcos. If both teams win, they will face off in the regional semifinals on Saturday, March 7. In Division III, Gahr will host Narbonne in the first round, while Warren will host Atascadero. The Division I and Division III boys state title games will be played at the Golden I Center in Sacramento on Friday, March 13.
- The 2026 CIF State basketball championship playoff brackets were released on Sunday, March 1.
- The first-round games will be played on Tuesday, March 3.
- The second-round games will be played on Thursday, March 5.
- The regional semifinals will be played on Saturday, March 7.
- The regional finals will be played on Tuesday, March 10.
- The Division I and Division III boys state title games will be played at the Golden I Center in Sacramento on Friday, March 13.
The players
La Mirada
The No. 1 seed in the CIF State Southern California Division I regional playoffs.
Gahr
The No. 1 seed in the CIF State Southern California Division III regional playoffs.
St. John Bosco
The fourth-seeded team in the Division I bracket. If they both win their first and second-round games, they will face off against La Mirada in the regional semifinals.
Warren
The fourth-seeded team in the Division III bracket. If they both win their first and second-round games, they will face off against Gahr in the regional semifinals.
Mater Dei
La Mirada's first-round opponent in the Division I playoffs.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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