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La Mirada Upsets St. John Bosco in Open Division Playoff
Matadores earn breakthrough win, advance in Southern Section tournament
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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La Mirada High School's boys basketball team pulled off a surprise 56-53 victory over powerhouse St. John Bosco in the first round of the Southern Section Open Division playoffs on Friday night. The Matadores, who went 1-3 in the Open Division last season, bounced back from a midweek loss to defeat Bosco at home, putting them in good position to claim second place in their pool and advance to the quarterfinals.
Why it matters
La Mirada's win over St. John Bosco, one of the top programs in the region, represents a significant breakthrough for the Matadores, who have struggled to make an impact in the elite Open Division in the past. The victory showcases the team's growth and competitiveness, and keeps their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive Southern Section tournament.
The details
Jordyn Houston led La Mirada with 22 points as they held off a late charge by St. John Bosco, which had a chance to tie the game at the end but missed a three-point attempt. La Mirada lost to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame on Wednesday, ending a 14-game winning streak, before bouncing back with the upset of Bosco in a pool play game.
- The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- La Mirada lost to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, ending a 14-game winning streak.
The players
Jordyn Houston
The leading scorer for La Mirada, pouring in 22 points in the upset victory.
St. John Bosco
One of the top high school basketball programs in Southern California, hosting the playoff game against La Mirada.
What they’re saying
“La Mirada finally got its breakthrough win in the Southern Section Open Division basketball playoffs on Friday night, going on the road to defeat St. John Bosco 56-53.”
— Eric Sondheimer, Author (latimes.com)
What’s next
La Mirada is in good position to claim second place in their pool and advance to the quarterfinals of the Southern Section Open Division playoffs. St. John Bosco will face Sherman Oaks Notre Dame on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The takeaway
La Mirada's upset victory over St. John Bosco demonstrates the team's growth and competitiveness, and keeps their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive Southern Section Open Division tournament. The win represents a significant breakthrough for the Matadores, who have struggled to make an impact in the elite division in the past.
