High school girls basketball teams across the City and Southern Sections competed in playoff games on Saturday, February 14, 2026, advancing contenders toward championship titles. Multiple divisions saw quarterfinal and second-round matchups decided.
City Section Results
In the City Section Division I quarterfinals, #1 El Camino Real defeated #9 Garfield with a final score of 45-28. Other Division I results included wins for #4 Eagle Rock (50-34 over #5 Arleta), #3 San Pedro (47-38 against #6 Grant), and #2 Granada Hills Kennedy (53-41 over #7 Verdugo Hills). Division II saw #1 Harbor Teacher triumph over #8 Larchmont Charter 58-19, and #5 West Adams defeat #4 Triumph Charter 30-27.
Several other City Section divisional games were decided on Saturday. In Division III, #4 LA Marshall beat #5 Sun Valley Poly 47-20, and #3 San Fernando won against #11 Animo Robinson 44-30. Division IV saw wins for #1 Maywood CES (36-33 over #16 Huntington Park) and #12 Wilmington Banning (52-20 against #5 Foshay). Division V included a victory for #1 LA Roosevelt over #17 Horace Mann UCLA, 33-19.
Southern Section Results
The Southern Section also held second-round games on Saturday. In the Open Division, #9 Rancho Christian defeated #8 JSerra 73-71 in Pool A. Other Open Division results included wins for #10 Fairmont Prep and #11 Oak Park. Division 1 saw #1 Ventura defeat Bishop Montgomery 50-40, and Windward beat #8 Flintridge Prep 64-49. Multiple other divisions also saw second-round games completed.
Looking Ahead
Semifinal games in the City Section are scheduled for February 21st, with final games to be played between February 27th and 28th. Southern Section Open Division third-round pool play games are scheduled for February 18th, with quarterfinals on February 21st and finals at Toyota Arena on February 28th. Quarterfinal games are scheduled for February 19th in Division V, and February 18th in several Southern Section divisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What divisions had games played on Saturday?
Games were played in City Section Divisions I, II, III, IV, and V, as well as multiple divisions within the Southern Section, including the Open Division and Divisions 1 through 9.
When are the City Section finals scheduled?
The City Section finals are scheduled to be played between February 27th and February 28th.
Where will the Southern Section Open Division finals be held?
The Southern Section Open Division finals will be held at Toyota Arena on February 28th.
What does success in these early playoff rounds imply for the teams moving forward?
