The high school girls' basketball playoffs delivered an evening of intense competition and unexpected outcomes on Thursday, February 13, 2026. Teams from both the City Section and Southern Section battled across multiple divisions, with several top seeds asserting their dominance while lower-ranked teams pulled off impressive upsets. This summary details the results from the Open Division, Division I, II, III, IV, and V, showcasing the pathways of the victorious teams as they advance deeper into the championship tournaments.
In the City Section's Open Division quarterfinals, top-seeded Westchester secured a victory over King/Drew with a score of 43-38. Venice, seeded fifth, triumphed against fourth-seeded Granada Hills, 55-42, while LA Hamilton (No. 3) overcame Cleveland (No. 6) with a close 70-65 finish. Birmingham, the second seed, dominated Palisades with a convincing 75-39 win. These matchups set the stage for further high-stakes games.
Division I saw El Camino Real (No. 1) defeat RFK Community 58-39, and Garfield (No. 9) surprise Taft (No. 8) with a 48-35 victory. Other notable first-round results included Arleta (No. 5) beating Narbonne 38-22, Eagle Rock (No. 4) besting Bernstein 50-26, and San Pedro (No. 3) comfortably winning against Fairfax 63-29. Granada Hills Kennedy, the second seed, delivered a strong performance against Chatsworth, 77-29.
The Southern Section also hosted a thrilling series of games. In the Open Division pool play, top seeds Ontario Christian, Etiwanda, Sierra Canyon, and Sage Hill all secured commanding wins, indicating their strong contention for the title. Ontario Christian led with a 122-72 victory over Rancho Christian, and Etiwanda defeated Fairmont Prep 79-49. Sierra Canyon took down Oak Park 77-51, while Sage Hill outplayed Redondo Union 74-47.
Further into the Southern Section, Division 1 featured Ventura (No. 1) defeating Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 59-41, and Bishop Montgomery narrowly beating Harvard-Westlake 41-38. Valencia (No. 5) had a decisive 76-44 win against Chino, and Brentwood (No. 4) dominated Alemany 81-56. Other key victories included Moreno Valley (No. 3) against Village Christian 65-27 and La Salle (No. 2) over Buena Park 62-39.
The extensive results from Thursday's high school girls' basketball playoffs highlight the depth of talent and competitive spirit across both the City and Southern Sections. From nail-biting finishes to decisive victories, each game contributed to shaping the upcoming rounds, promising more exciting basketball action as teams vie for the ultimate championship titles in their respective divisions.
