High schools: Section basketball results; NorCal hoops and soccer pairings

The high school seasons for boys and girls basketball and soccer begin their Northern California tournaments this week.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The high school basketball and soccer seasons are in full swing, with section championship results and the start of the Northern California regional tournaments. The article covers the winners of the boys and girls basketball section finals, as well as the schedules and matchups for the upcoming NorCal tournament games in basketball and soccer.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a high level and represent their schools. The section finals and NorCal tournaments showcase the top talent in the region and generate excitement and pride among fans and supporters.

The details

The article provides detailed results and schedules for the high school basketball and soccer tournaments. In boys basketball, notable winners include Riordan, Milpitas, Willow Glen, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. On the girls side, champions include Mitty, Menlo-Atherton, Valley Christian, and Palma. The NorCal tournament brackets are also laid out, with matchups and game times for the opening rounds in each division.

  • The high school basketball and soccer seasons are currently underway.
  • The section championship games were played on March 2, 2026.
  • The NorCal tournament games will be played starting on March 4, 2026.

The players

Lincoln

The boys basketball team that won the San Francisco section championship.

Lowell

The boys basketball team that lost to Lincoln in the San Francisco section championship game.

Oakland Tech

The girls basketball team that won the Oakland section championship.

Riordan

The boys basketball team that won the Central Coast Open Division championship.

Mitty

The girls basketball team that won the Central Coast Open Division championship.

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What’s next

The winners of the NorCal tournament games will advance to the state championship tournaments.

The takeaway

High school sports remain an important part of the local community, with the section finals and NorCal tournaments showcasing the top talent in the region. These events generate excitement and pride among fans and supporters, and provide valuable opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a high level.