Milpitas Wins CCS Title for First Time Since 1997

Trojans pull away from Los Gatos in second half for 49-36 victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Milpitas High School boys basketball team won the Central Coast Section Division I championship, defeating Los Gatos 49-36 after a cold-shooting first half. This marks the Trojans' first CCS title since 1997.

Why it matters

Milpitas' victory ends a nearly 30-year drought for the program, which has struggled to find success at the CCS level in recent decades. The win is a major accomplishment for the team and the community.

The details

After a sluggish first half, the Milpitas Trojans found their rhythm in the second half, pulling away from Los Gatos to secure the 49-36 victory and the CCS Division I championship. This is the program's first CCS title since 1997.

  • The game was played on March 1, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Milpitas High School

The Milpitas High School boys basketball team, who won the CCS Division I championship for the first time since 1997.

Los Gatos High School

The Los Gatos High School boys basketball team, who were defeated by Milpitas in the CCS Division I championship game.

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What’s next

The Milpitas Trojans will now advance to the state tournament, where they will look to continue their championship run.

The takeaway

Milpitas' CCS championship victory is a major accomplishment for the program, ending a nearly 30-year drought and providing a boost of excitement and pride for the community.