Boys basketball playoffs: Crean Lutheran, Canyon, JSerra advance to quarterfinals

OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the boys basketball games Friday in the CIF-SS playoffs.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Crean Lutheran, Canyon, and JSerra high school boys basketball teams all advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section playoffs with wins on Friday. Crean Lutheran defeated Corona Santiago 87-80, Canyon won in overtime against Oxnard 70-67, and JSerra beat Loyola 75-46.

Why it matters

The CIF Southern Section boys basketball playoffs are an important annual event that determines the top high school teams in the region. Advancing to the quarterfinals is a significant achievement for these three schools, showcasing their strong basketball programs and talented players.

The details

In the Division 1 playoffs, Crean Lutheran was led by Chadrack Mpoyi's 27 points and Hunter Caplan's 25 points in their win over Corona Santiago. In Division 2, Canyon won in overtime against Oxnard behind 18 points from Tolu Akomolafe and 15 points each from Rami Awad and Bryson Allen. JSerra cruised to a 75-46 victory over Loyola, with Jaden Bailes scoring 22 points for the Lions.

  • The CIF Southern Section boys basketball playoffs took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Chadrack Mpoyi

A player for Crean Lutheran High School who scored 27 points in their playoff win.

Hunter Caplan

A player for Crean Lutheran High School who scored 25 points in their playoff win.

Tolu Akomolafe

A player for Canyon High School who scored 18 points, including four 3-pointers, in their overtime playoff win.

Rami Awad

A player for Canyon High School who scored 15 points and made three 3-pointers in their overtime playoff win.

Bryson Allen

A player for Canyon High School who scored 15 points and made three 3-pointers in their overtime playoff win.

Jaden Bailes

A player for JSerra High School who scored 22 points in their playoff win over Loyola.

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What’s next

The quarterfinal games will be played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026. Crean Lutheran will host Village Christian, Canyon will host Bishop Amat, and JSerra will visit Rolling Hills Prep.

The takeaway

These three high school basketball teams have demonstrated their strength and skill by advancing to the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Their success highlights the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region and the dedication of the players and coaches who have worked hard to reach this stage of the postseason.