Menlo-Atherton girls top Los Gatos for CCS D1 title

Rematch of last year's final sees Bears flip the script with 49-32 victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a rematch of last year's Central Coast Section Division I girls basketball championship, Menlo-Atherton defeated Los Gatos 49-32 to claim the title. The Bears avenged their loss to the Wildcats from the previous year's final.

Why it matters

The win for Menlo-Atherton marks a reversal of fortunes from last season, when Los Gatos emerged victorious in the championship matchup. This year's result showcases the Bears' ability to bounce back and secure the coveted CCS Division I title.

The details

Menlo-Atherton flipped the script on Los Gatos, winning the rematch of last year's CCS Division I girls basketball championship game by a score of 49-32. The Bears were determined to avenge their previous year's loss to the Wildcats and did so in convincing fashion.

  • The CCS Division I girls basketball championship game was played on March 1, 2026.

The players

Menlo-Atherton

The Menlo-Atherton High School girls basketball team, who won the CCS Division I title in 2026.

Los Gatos

The Los Gatos High School girls basketball team, who were the defending CCS Division I champions but lost to Menlo-Atherton in the 2026 rematch.

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The takeaway

Menlo-Atherton's victory over Los Gatos in the CCS Division I girls basketball championship game demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to learn from past defeats, ultimately emerging victorious in the highly anticipated rematch.