Los Gatos Advances to CCS Division I Championship Game

Narrow victory over Homestead sets up title showdown

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The Los Gatos High School boys basketball team held off a late rally by Homestead to win their CCS Division I semifinal matchup and advance to the championship game. Los Gatos built a large lead in the fourth quarter but had to withstand a furious comeback attempt by Homestead before securing the victory.

Why it matters

This win marks the first time in several years that Los Gatos has reached the CCS Division I championship game, a significant achievement for the program. The closely contested semifinal also showcases the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region.

The details

Los Gatos jumped out to a big lead in the fourth quarter, but Homestead refused to go away, mounting a late rally that nearly erased the deficit. In the end, Los Gatos was able to hold on for the narrow victory and a spot in the CCS Division I title game.

  • The CCS Division I semifinal game took place on February 26, 2026.

The players

Los Gatos High School

The boys basketball team from Los Gatos, California that advanced to the CCS Division I championship game.

Homestead High School

The boys basketball team from Homestead, California that lost to Los Gatos in the CCS Division I semifinal.

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What’s next

The winner of the CCS Division I championship game will advance to the state tournament.

The takeaway

This closely contested semifinal showcases the high level of competition in CCS Division I boys basketball, with Los Gatos narrowly holding off a late Homestead rally to reach the championship game.