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Salinas Today
By the People, for the People
North Salinas Boys Basketball Stuns Homestead in CCS Playoffs
Vikings advance after late-season stumble in regular season
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The North Salinas High School boys basketball team, led by coach Alan Green, pulled off an upset victory over Homestead in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, despite dropping two of their last three regular season games which had put their postseason hopes in question.
Why it matters
The Vikings' unexpected playoff win showcases the unpredictability of high school basketball tournaments, where a team can bounce back from a late-season slump and make a deep run. This result will generate excitement among North Salinas' fans and the local community.
The details
After a late-season stumble that cost the Vikings a potential share of their division title, the North Salinas boys basketball team was able to regroup and deliver a surprise victory over Homestead in the CCS playoffs. The win came despite North Salinas' struggles to end the regular season, which had put their postseason hopes in jeopardy.
- The Vikings dropped two of their last three regular season games prior to the CCS playoffs.
- The upset victory over Homestead took place in the CCS playoffs on February 22, 2026.
The players
Alan Green
The head coach of the North Salinas High School boys basketball team.
North Salinas High School
The high school located in Salinas, California whose boys basketball team pulled off the upset victory.
What’s next
The Vikings will advance to the next round of the CCS playoffs, where they will face an opponent yet to be determined.
The takeaway
North Salinas' unexpected playoff win demonstrates the unpredictable nature of high school basketball tournaments, where a team can overcome a late-season slump and make a deep postseason run, energizing their local fan base.
