Tulare Union Boys Basketball Falls in Regional Championship

Visalia Times Delta readers can vote for Tulare County's top high school athlete of the week

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:20pm

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The Tulare Union High School boys basketball team lost 74-66 to San Juan Hills in the 2026 CIF State Division IV Southern regional championship game. Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register readers can now vote for their pick for Tulare County's top high school athlete of the week.

Why it matters

High school sports are a point of pride for local communities, and the regional championship game was an important milestone for the Tulare Union basketball team. Allowing readers to vote for the top athlete of the week engages the community and highlights the achievements of local student-athletes.

The details

The Tulare Union boys basketball team fell short in their bid for a regional championship, losing 74-66 to San Juan Hills. The game was part of the 2026 CIF State Division IV Southern regional tournament.

  • The regional championship game took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Tulare Union High School

A public high school located in Tulare, California that fields a boys basketball team.

San Juan Hills

A high school located in San Juan Capistrano, California that defeated Tulare Union in the regional championship game.

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What’s next

Visalia Times Delta/Tulare Advance-Register readers can now vote for their pick for Tulare County's top high school athlete of the week.

The takeaway

The regional championship loss is a disappointment for the Tulare Union boys basketball team, but the opportunity for readers to vote on the top athlete of the week allows the community to celebrate the achievements of local student-athletes.