Scotts Valley, Aptos Boys Teams Reach SCCAL Tournament Semis

Scotts Valley High rallies past Harbor, Aptos High advances in local high school basketball tournament

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The No. 5 seed Scotts Valley High boys basketball team rallied past No. 4 Harbor 59-57 in the first round of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Tournament on Monday. Senior forward/center Alex Burgos recorded a double-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals to lead Scotts Valley's comeback. In another first-round matchup, the Aptos High boys team also advanced to the tournament semifinals.

Why it matters

The SCCAL Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event for local high school basketball teams, with the winners earning a spot in the Central Coast Section playoffs. Scotts Valley and Aptos are two of the top programs in the league, making their tournament runs significant for their schools and communities.

The details

Scotts Valley trailed Harbor for much of the game before rallying in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Burgos was the driving force behind Scotts Valley's comeback, dominating inside the paint. In the other first-round game, the Aptos High boys team also advanced to the tournament semifinals with a win over an unnamed opponent.

  • The SCCAL Tournament first-round games were played on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • The tournament semifinals will take place later this week.

The players

Alex Burgos

A senior forward/center for the Scotts Valley High boys basketball team who recorded a double-double in the team's first-round tournament win.

Scotts Valley High

The No. 5 seed boys basketball team that rallied to defeat No. 4 Harbor in the first round of the SCCAL Tournament.

Aptos High

The boys basketball team that also advanced to the SCCAL Tournament semifinals with a first-round win.

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What’s next

The SCCAL Tournament semifinals will take place later this week, with the winners advancing to the championship game.

The takeaway

Scotts Valley and Aptos, two of the top high school basketball programs in the Santa Cruz area, have both advanced to the SCCAL Tournament semifinals, setting up an exciting conclusion to the local postseason.