Ramona Bulldogs Finish Strong, Poised for Playoff Run

Boys basketball team reels off 6 straight wins, 9 of last 10 games, heading into Division 3 playoffs

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Ramona High School boys basketball team, led by coach Steve Jones, finished the regular season on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 10 games including 6 straight victories. At 19-8 overall, the Bulldogs are in a favorable position heading into the Division 3 playoffs, where they hope to make a run at the section championship.

Why it matters

Ramona's late-season surge shows the team's ability to learn from early-season struggles and peak at the right time. The Bulldogs overcame injuries and emotional games to rattle off an impressive run, positioning themselves as a team to watch in the Division 3 playoffs.

The details

After a shaky start to the season, the Bulldogs found their groove, reeling off 6 straight wins and 9 victories in their last 10 games. Key contributors included senior point guard Bryce Corbin, who led the team in 3-point shooting, and 6'8" center Eric Lopez, who dominated the paint with 14 rebounds and 9 blocks in one game. Even when the team was short-handed, players like Will Garner stepped up off the bench to provide an energy boost.

  • The Bulldogs entered the final week of the regular season on a 6-game winning streak.
  • On Senior Night, Ramona beat Mt. Carmel 59-51.
  • Less than 24 hours later, the Bulldogs escaped with a 57-56 win over Kearny.

The players

Steve Jones

Ramona High School boys basketball coach who guided the team through early-season struggles to a late-season surge.

Bryce Corbin

Senior point guard for Ramona High School who led the team in 3-point shooting percentage at 37%.

Eric Lopez

6'8" senior center for Ramona High School who recorded 14 rebounds and 9 blocks in a game against Kearny.

Will Garner

Junior player who came off the bench to provide an energy boost for the Bulldogs despite not starting most games.

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What they’re saying

“We talked about having a run like this at the end of the season when it really mattered. I can't explain it, but until we started this streak we were playing more mechanically than just going out and doing what we do best.”

— Steve Jones, Ramona High School boys basketball coach (San Diego Union-Tribune)

“We came back less than 24 hours after an emotional win. The guys were sore and beaten up. We were down 7-0 and only scored 22 points in the first half. And we had to play without one of our key players, Jack Schaefer, who rolled an ankle on Senior Night.”

— Steve Jones, Ramona High School boys basketball coach (San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s next

On Sunday, Ramona will discover their playoff seeding. If they don't catch the No. 5 team, they would likely host No. 11 Otay Ranch in the first round. If they leap over the No. 5 team, they could face league rival Fallbrook, though the section tries to avoid same-league matchups in the first round.

The takeaway

Ramona's late-season surge shows the team's resilience and ability to learn from early struggles. Despite injuries and emotional games, the Bulldogs found their rhythm and are poised to make a deep playoff run in Division 3, where their home-court advantage and passionate fan base could give them an edge.