NCS basketball playoffs: Friday's quarterfinal scores, updated schedule

Results from Friday's North Coast Section boys and girls basketball playoffs in Divisions I, III and V.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The North Coast Section basketball playoffs continued on Friday with quarterfinal action in several divisions. In the boys Division I bracket, top seeds Bishop O'Dowd, Amador Valley, and Granada all advanced to the semifinals. On the girls side, Acalanes, Heritage, and Mission San Jose were among the winners in Division I. The semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday across multiple divisions.

Why it matters

The NCS basketball playoffs determine the regional champions who will advance to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state tournament. These quarterfinal results set the stage for the upcoming semifinal matchups, which will be crucial in deciding which teams move one step closer to a section title.

The details

In boys Division I, No. 1 seed Bishop O'Dowd defeated No. 9 Acalanes 79-54, No. 2 Amador Valley beat No. 10 Livermore 56-31, and No. 3 Granada edged No. 6 Monte Vista 64-62. On the girls side, No. 4 Acalanes topped No. 5 Alameda 69-52, No. 7 Heritage upset No. 2 Dublin 40-38, and No. 11 Pinole Valley will face No. 3 Arcata in the quarterfinals. The semifinals are set for Tuesday, with matchups including No. 4 Liberty at No. 1 Bishop O'Dowd and No. 11 Pinole Valley/No. 3 Arcata vs. No. 7 Heritage.

  • The quarterfinal games were played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The semifinal games are scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Bishop O'Dowd

The No. 1 seed in the boys Division I bracket, who defeated No. 9 Acalanes 79-54 in the quarterfinals.

Amador Valley

The No. 2 seed in the boys Division I bracket, who beat No. 10 Livermore 56-31 in the quarterfinals.

Granada

The No. 3 seed in the boys Division I bracket, who edged No. 6 Monte Vista 64-62 in the quarterfinals.

Acalanes

The No. 4 seed in the girls Division I bracket, who defeated No. 5 Alameda 69-52 in the quarterfinals.

Heritage

The No. 7 seed in the girls Division I bracket, who upset No. 2 Dublin 40-38 in the quarterfinals.

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What’s next

The semifinal games in the North Coast Section basketball playoffs are scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The winners will advance to the section championship games.

The takeaway

The quarterfinal results have set the stage for some intriguing semifinal matchups in the North Coast Section basketball playoffs. Top seeds like Bishop O'Dowd and Amador Valley have advanced, but lower seeds like Heritage have also pulled off upsets, showcasing the competitive nature of the postseason tournament.