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Salinas Today
By the People, for the People
Palma High School dominates Central Coast Section basketball playoffs
Chieftains' boys and girls teams both earn top seeds in Division V
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Central Coast Section high school basketball playoff brackets were released on Wednesday, and Palma High School stood out as the only program to have both its boys and girls teams claim the No. 1 overall seed in Division V. Both the Palma boys and girls teams earned two byes after posting back-to-back 20-win seasons.
Why it matters
Palma High School's success in both boys and girls basketball highlights the strength of its athletic program and the school's ability to develop top talent on the court. This achievement is particularly notable given the competitive nature of high school sports in the Central Coast Section.
The details
Across the 12 Central Coast Section high school basketball playoff brackets, no other program matched Palma High School's accomplishment of having both its boys and girls teams earn the No. 1 overall seed in Division V. This means the Chieftains' squads will receive two byes to start the playoffs after each posting 20-win seasons in the regular season.
- The Central Coast Section high school basketball playoff brackets were released on Wednesday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Palma High School
A high school located in Salinas, California that has dominant boys and girls basketball programs, with both teams earning the No. 1 overall seed in Division V of the Central Coast Section playoffs.
The takeaway
Palma High School's ability to field top-tier boys and girls basketball teams simultaneously is an impressive feat that showcases the strength of its athletic program and the school's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.
