Boys basketball playoffs: Crean Lutheran, JSerra advance to CIF-SS semifinals

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

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Crean Lutheran's boys basketball team cruised to an 83-58 win over Village Christian on Tuesday in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals. The Saints will play Rancho Christian on the road in the semifinals Friday. In other games, JSerra defeated Rolling Hills Prep 66-49 and will host Inglewood in the semifinals, while Edison's season came to an end with a 74-65 loss to Roosevelt of Eastvale.

Why it matters

The CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the top high school basketball talent in Southern California. The results of these quarterfinal matchups determine which teams will advance to the semifinals, bringing them one step closer to a coveted CIF championship title.

The details

Crean Lutheran was led by Hunter Caplan's 21 points, while Chadrack Mpoyi had 20 points and made 10 of 11 field-goal attempts. JSerra's Jaden Bailes scored 11 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter, and Godschoice Eboigbodin had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Edison's Derick Johnson paced his team with 40 points in their loss to Roosevelt.

  • The CIF-SS boys basketball quarterfinal games were played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The CIF-SS boys basketball semifinal games are scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Hunter Caplan

A player for Crean Lutheran who led his team with 21 points in the quarterfinal win.

Chadrack Mpoyi

A player for Crean Lutheran who scored 20 points and made 10 of 11 field-goal attempts.

Jaden Bailes

A player for JSerra who scored 11 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter of their quarterfinal win.

Godschoice Eboigbodin

A player for JSerra who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Derick Johnson

A player for Edison who scored 40 points in their quarterfinal loss to Roosevelt.

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What’s next

The CIF-SS boys basketball semifinal games are scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026. Crean Lutheran will play Rancho Christian, and JSerra will host Inglewood.

The takeaway

The CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs have reached the semifinal round, with Crean Lutheran and JSerra advancing to continue their pursuit of a CIF championship. These games showcase the top high school basketball talent in Southern California and will determine which teams will compete for the coveted title.