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CIF NorCal basketball: Thursday's quarterfinal scores, updated schedule
Results from Thursday's California Interscholastic Federation NorCal boys and girls basketball quarterfinals.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) NorCal boys and girls basketball quarterfinals were played on Thursday, with several close games and upsets. The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, with matchups across multiple divisions.
Why it matters
The CIF NorCal basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in Northern California. The results and updated schedule provide insights into the competitive landscape and potential champions in each division.
The details
In the boys Open Division, top seeds Archbishop Riordan and Salesian advanced to the semifinals. In Division I, lower seeds The King's Academy, Oakland, and Dougherty Valley pulled off upsets. In the girls tournament, Clovis, Priory, Central East, and St. Francis won their quarterfinal matchups in Division I.
- The CIF NorCal basketball quarterfinals were played on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
- The CIF NorCal basketball semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The players
Archbishop Riordan
A boys basketball team that is the No. 1 seed in the CIF NorCal Open Division.
Salesian
A boys basketball team that is the No. 2 seed in the CIF NorCal Open Division.
The King's Academy
A boys basketball team that is the No. 9 seed in the CIF NorCal Division I tournament and pulled off an upset in the quarterfinals.
Oakland
A boys basketball team that is the No. 13 seed in the CIF NorCal Division I tournament and pulled off an upset in the quarterfinals.
Dougherty Valley
A boys basketball team that is the No. 7 seed in the CIF NorCal Division I tournament and pulled off an upset in the quarterfinals.
What’s next
The CIF NorCal basketball semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, with the winners advancing to the championship games.
The takeaway
The CIF NorCal basketball tournament continues to provide exciting and unpredictable matchups, with several lower-seeded teams pulling off upsets in the quarterfinals. The semifinals will determine the finalists in each division, setting the stage for the championship games.
