Liberty-Brentwood boys basketball team emerges as Bay Area's best-kept secret

The Lions are 25-3 under first-year head coach Richard Morton and face Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland in a North Coast Section Division 1 semifinal.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:03pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Liberty-Brentwood boys basketball team has quietly put together an impressive 25-3 record under first-year head coach Richard Morton. The Lions now face a tough test against Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland in the North Coast Section Division 1 semifinals, but their strong performance this season has made them one of the best-kept secrets in Bay Area high school basketball.

Why it matters

Liberty-Brentwood's success this season has flown under the radar, but the team's impressive record and deep playoff run demonstrate the strength of the program and the coaching staff. As one of the top teams in the North Coast Section, Liberty-Brentwood's performance is noteworthy and could signal the emergence of a new powerhouse in Bay Area high school basketball.

The details

The Lions have compiled a 25-3 record this season under first-year head coach Richard Morton. They now face a tough test against Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland, one of the top teams in the North Coast Section, in the Division 1 semifinals. Liberty-Brentwood's success this season has been somewhat overlooked, but their strong performance and deep playoff run have made them one of the best-kept secrets in Bay Area high school basketball.

  • The Liberty-Brentwood boys basketball team is 25-3 under first-year head coach Richard Morton.
  • The Lions face Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland in a North Coast Section Division 1 semifinal on Tuesday.

The players

Richard Morton

The first-year head coach of the Liberty-Brentwood boys basketball team.

Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland

One of the top teams in the North Coast Section that Liberty-Brentwood will face in the Division 1 semifinals.

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The takeaway

Liberty-Brentwood's impressive season has flown under the radar, but their 25-3 record and deep playoff run demonstrate the strength of the program and the coaching staff. As one of the top teams in the North Coast Section, Liberty-Brentwood could be emerging as a new powerhouse in Bay Area high school basketball.