NCS basketball playoffs: Wednesday's first-round scores, updated schedule

Results from the North Coast Section boys and girls basketball playoff games

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The North Coast Section boys and girls basketball playoffs kicked off on Wednesday, with several first-round games taking place across various divisions. The updated schedule and scores for these playoff matchups are provided.

Why it matters

The NCS 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 next round and ultimately compete for the section championship.

The details

In the boys Open Division, the top seeds Salesian and Clayton Valley received byes, while No. 5 Moreau Catholic will face No. 4 De La Salle, and No. 6 Dougherty Valley will take on No. 3 Marin Catholic. In Division I, the quarterfinal matchups include No. 9 Acalanes at No. 1 Bishop O'Dowd, No. 5 Dublin at No. 4 Liberty, No. 10 Livermore at No. 2 Amador Valley, and No. 6 Monte Vista at No. 3 Granada. The girls Open Division will see No. 5 Bishop O'Dowd at No. 4 Clayton Valley Charter, and No. 6 Cardinal Newman at No. 3 Piedmont in the opening round.

  • The first-round games took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The quarterfinal games are scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, and Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Salesian

The No. 1 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 25-3 record.

Clayton Valley

The No. 2 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 25-3 record.

Moreau Catholic

The No. 5 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 23-3 record.

De La Salle

The No. 4 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 22-6 record.

Dougherty Valley

The No. 6 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 20-8 record.

Marin Catholic

The No. 3 seed in the boys Open Division, with a 23-3 record.

Bishop O'Dowd

The No. 1 seed in the girls Division I, with a 20-7 record.

Clayton Valley Charter

The No. 4 seed in the girls Open Division, with a 21-7 record.

Cardinal Newman

The No. 6 seed in the girls Open Division, with a 21-7 record.

Piedmont

The No. 3 seed in the girls Open Division, with a 19-3 record.

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What’s next

The quarterfinal games are scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, and Saturday, February 21, 2026, with the winners advancing to the semifinal round.

The takeaway

The NCS basketball playoffs are an exciting time for high school sports fans in the region, as the top teams compete for the chance to be crowned section champions. These first-round games have set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling postseason.