Warren boys basketball prevails in playoff battle with Long Beach Wilson

Warren's balanced effort proves too much for Long Beach Wilson in CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round matchup.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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In a CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round playoff clash between two of the area's best boys basketball teams, Warren had the more balanced effort, while Long Beach Wilson was unable to find a consistent second option for stretches.

Why it matters

This playoff matchup featured two of the top boys basketball teams in the region, with the winner advancing deeper into the postseason tournament and the loser seeing their season come to an end.

The details

Warren was able to overcome a slow start and get contributions from multiple players, while Long Beach Wilson struggled to find a consistent second scoring option to complement their star player.

  • The game took place on Friday night, February 14, 2026.

The players

Warren boys basketball team

One of the top boys basketball teams in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs.

Long Beach Wilson boys basketball team

One of the area's best boys basketball teams, facing off against Warren in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round playoffs.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the CIF Southern Section Division 3 quarterfinals.

The takeaway

This hard-fought playoff battle showcased the depth and talent of the Warren boys basketball team, who were able to overcome a slow start and a tough opponent in Long Beach Wilson to keep their postseason run alive.