CIF Southern Section Basketball Playoffs Set to Begin with Top Teams in Contention

Harvard-Westlake and Sierra Canyon lead the charge in the boys' Open Division, while the girls' Open Division sees Sierra Canyon and Etiwanda as top contenders.

The CIF Southern Section boys and girls basketball playoffs are set to begin, featuring intense competition across various divisions.
Harvard-Westlake and Sierra Canyon are among the top seeds in the boys' Open Division, while Sierra Canyon and Etiwanda lead the girls' Open Division.
Notable matchups include defending state Open Division champion Harvard-Westlake against Corona Centennial and Sierra Canyon facing St. John Bosco in the boys' Open Division.
In the girls' Open Division, top-seeded Sierra Canyon is poised for a potential finals matchup with Etiwanda, with both teams boasting McDonald's All-Americans.
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, despite a strong season, was not selected for the boys' Open Division and will compete in Division 1, starting with a road game at Crean Lutheran.