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Schedule for the OC games in the CIF State basketball, soccer playoffs
The playoffs start this week with first-round games in the CIF Southern California Regional.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The CIF State boys and girls basketball and soccer playoff begin this week, with first-round games scheduled across various divisions.
Why it matters
The CIF State playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball and soccer teams in Southern California, including several schools from Orange County.
The details
The first-round games will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, with matchups in boys and girls basketball as well as boys and girls soccer across multiple divisions. Some key games include Mater Dei hosting Redondo Union in the Open Division boys basketball, and Mater Dei hosting Windward in the Division I girls basketball first round.
- The CIF State boys and girls basketball and soccer playoffs begin this week.
- First-round games will be played on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5.
The players
Mater Dei
A prominent high school sports program in Southern California, known for its successful basketball and soccer teams.
Redondo Union
A high school in Redondo Beach, California that has a strong boys basketball program and is competing in the CIF State Open Division playoffs.
Windward
A high school in Los Angeles, California that has a strong girls basketball program and is competing in the CIF State Division I playoffs.
What’s next
The winners of the first-round games will advance to the second round, which is scheduled for later this week.
The takeaway
The CIF State basketball and soccer playoffs are an exciting time for high school sports fans in Southern California, as the top teams from across the region compete for state championships.
