CCS Basketball Playoffs: Saturday's Second-Round Scores, Updated Schedule

Results from Central Coast Section boys and girls basketball playoffs on Saturday night.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:50am by Ben Kaplan

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The Central Coast Section (CCS) boys and girls basketball playoffs continued on Saturday night with second-round action. The results and updated schedules for the various divisions were reported, including details on the matchups, scores, and upcoming quarterfinal games.

Why it matters

The CCS basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in the region. These games determine which teams will advance to the championship rounds and ultimately represent the Central Coast Section at the state tournament.

The details

In the boys Open Division, the top seeds Archbishop Riordan and St. Ignatius won their second-round games, setting up matchups between the top teams in the two pools for the semifinals. In Division I, several lower-seeded teams pulled off upsets, including North Salinas over No. 6 Homestead and No. 8 Sequoia over No. 9 Watsonville. On the girls side, the top seeds like Archbishop Mitty and Priory also advanced, while some lower seeds like No. 7 Fremont-Sunnyvale and No. 9 Soledad pulled off close wins.

  • The CCS boys and girls basketball playoffs continued on Saturday, February 21, 2026 with second-round games.
  • The quarterfinal games for both the boys and girls playoffs will be played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • The CCS basketball playoff finals will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the University of San Francisco.

The players

Archbishop Riordan

A boys basketball team that is the No. 1 seed in the CCS Open Division Pool A.

St. Ignatius

A boys basketball team that is the No. 2 seed in the CCS Open Division Pool B.

North Salinas

A boys basketball team that pulled off an upset win over No. 6 seed Homestead in the Division I second round.

Sequoia

A boys basketball team that defeated No. 9 seed Watsonville in the Division I second round.

Archbishop Mitty

A girls basketball team that is the No. 1 seed in the CCS Open Division Pool A.

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What’s next

The CCS basketball playoff quarterfinal games will be played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with the winners advancing to the semifinals on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the University of San Francisco.

The takeaway

The CCS basketball playoffs continue to showcase the top high school talent in the region, with several lower-seeded teams pulling off upsets and the top seeds advancing as expected. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds will determine which teams will compete for the CCS championships and a chance to represent the section at the state tournament.