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By the People, for the People
Sierra Canyon, Salesian Prep battle for California CIF Open Division title
No. 6 Sierra Canyon and No. 21 Salesian Prep meet in the state championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:27am
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The nation's No. 6 Sierra Canyon Trailblazers will take on the No. 21 Salesian College Prep Pride in the California CIF Open Division state championship game on Saturday night. Sierra Canyon enters the matchup with a 29-1 record, while Salesian Prep has 29 wins and 3 losses on the season. The two teams will square off at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento with tip-off set for 8 p.m. PST (11 p.m. EST).
Why it matters
This game features two of the top high school basketball programs in the country, with Sierra Canyon ranked No. 6 nationally and Salesian Prep ranked No. 21. The winner will be crowned the CIF Open Division state champion, the highest level of high school basketball competition in California.
The details
Sierra Canyon's only loss this season came back on December 6 against Bishop McNamara (MD), while Salesian Prep has losses to Crespi (CA), Wheeler (GA), and St. Joseph (CA). Sierra Canyon is looking to win its third CIF Open Division title in the last eight years, having won the championship in 2018 and 2019 as well. Salesian Prep is seeking its first-ever CIF Open Division state title.
- The game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. PST (11 p.m. EST) on Saturday, March 13, 2026.
- Sierra Canyon has won 24 straight games since its lone loss on December 6.
- Salesian Prep has won 11 straight games since its third loss on January 24.
The players
Sierra Canyon Trailblazers
The No. 6 ranked high school basketball team in the country, based in Chatsworth, California.
Salesian College Prep Pride
The No. 21 ranked high school basketball team in the country, based in Richmond, California.
What’s next
The winner of the CIF Open Division championship game between Sierra Canyon and Salesian Prep will be crowned the top high school basketball team in California for the 2025-26 season.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between two nationally ranked powerhouses will determine the best high school basketball team in California. Both Sierra Canyon and Salesian Prep have proven themselves throughout the season, setting the stage for an exciting state championship game.
