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Bishop Diego advances to CIF-SS Girls Basketball D5 finals
Cardinals to face Burroughs of Burbank next weekend after defeating Godinez 48-42 in semifinals
Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:11am
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The Bishop Diego Cardinals girls basketball team has advanced to the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 finals after defeating Godinez 48-42 in the semifinals. The Cardinals will now face Burroughs of Burbank in next weekend's championship game.
Why it matters
The CIF-Southern Section playoffs are a highly competitive tournament that determines the top high school basketball teams in the region. Advancing to the finals is a major accomplishment for the Bishop Diego program and showcases the talent and hard work of the players and coaching staff.
The details
In the Division 5 semifinal matchup, Bishop Diego defeated Godinez by a score of 48-42 to earn a spot in the championship game. The Cardinals will now face off against Burroughs of Burbank, who also won their semifinal contest, in next weekend's finals.
- The CIF-Southern Section Girls Basketball Semifinals took place on February 21, 2026.
- The CIF-Southern Section Girls Basketball Division 5 finals will be played next weekend.
The players
Bishop Diego Cardinals
The girls basketball team from Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara, California.
Burroughs
The girls basketball team from Burroughs High School in Burbank, California.
Godinez
The girls basketball team that lost to Bishop Diego in the Division 5 semifinals.
What’s next
The CIF-Southern Section Girls Basketball Division 5 finals between Bishop Diego and Burroughs will take place next weekend.
The takeaway
Bishop Diego's advancement to the CIF-Southern Section Girls Basketball Division 5 finals is a testament to the hard work and talent of the players and coaching staff, and showcases the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region.
