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Orange Today
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CIF-SS Boys Basketball Playoffs: Tuesday's Quarterfinal Scores
Orange County teams compete in the latest round of the CIF-Southern Section playoffs.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The scores are in for the Orange County teams that competed in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-Southern Section boys basketball playoffs on Tuesday. In the Open Division, Sierra Canyon defeated Corona del Mar 95-65 in Pool A, while Harvard-Westlake topped Santa Margarita 83-68 in Pool B.
Why it matters
The CIF-SS playoffs represent the pinnacle of high school basketball competition in Southern California, with the best teams and players vying for championship glory. These quarterfinal results will determine which squads advance to the semifinals and have a chance at winning a coveted CIF title.
The details
In the Open Division Pool A matchup, Sierra Canyon, one of the top-ranked teams in the state, cruised past Corona del Mar with a 95-65 victory. Over in Pool B, Harvard-Westlake, another powerhouse program, defeated Santa Margarita by a score of 83-68.
- The CIF-SS boys basketball quarterfinal games took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
Sierra Canyon
A prominent high school basketball program located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.
Corona del Mar
A high school in Newport Beach, California that competes in the CIF-Southern Section.
Harvard-Westlake
A prestigious private school in Los Angeles with a strong boys basketball tradition.
Santa Margarita
A Catholic high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California that fields a competitive basketball team.
What’s next
The winners of the quarterfinal games will advance to the CIF-SS boys basketball semifinals, which are scheduled for this Friday, February 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The CIF-SS playoffs continue to showcase the depth and talent of high school basketball in Southern California, with powerhouse programs like Sierra Canyon and Harvard-Westlake emerging victorious in the latest round of competition.
