High School Basketball Playoffs: Wednesday's Results

Highlights from the Southern California Regional Playoffs

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Southern California Regional High School Basketball Playoffs continued on Wednesday, with several key matchups in both the boys' and girls' divisions. Top-seeded Sierra Canyon received a bye, while #5 Santa Margarita defeated #4 Redondo Union 75-71 in the boys' Open Division. On the girls' side, #1 Mater Dei and #2 Etiwanda also advanced with wins.

Why it matters

High school basketball playoffs are an exciting time, as teams compete to advance to the state championships. These results provide a glimpse into the competitive landscape and highlight some of the top programs and players in Southern California.

The details

In the boys' Open Division, #5 seed Santa Margarita pulled off an upset over #4 Redondo Union, winning 75-71. The girls' Open Division saw #1 Mater Dei and #2 Etiwanda both advance with victories. Other notable results included #3 Sierra Canyon receiving a bye in the boys' bracket.

  • The Southern California Regional High School Basketball Playoffs took place on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Sierra Canyon

The #1 seed in the boys' Open Division, who received a bye in Wednesday's action.

Santa Margarita

The #5 seed in the boys' Open Division, who defeated #4 Redondo Union 75-71.

Mater Dei

The #1 seed in the girls' Open Division, who advanced with a win on Wednesday.

Etiwanda

The #2 seed in the girls' Open Division, who also advanced with a victory on Wednesday.

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What’s next

The playoffs will continue on Friday, March 7, 2026, with the semifinals in both the boys' and girls' divisions.

The takeaway

The Southern California Regional High School Basketball Playoffs are heating up, with some of the top programs in the state battling it out for a chance to advance to the state championships.