Southern Section High School Playoffs: Basketball and Soccer First Round Results

High school basketball and girls' soccer playoffs deliver intense matchups and surprises in the first round of the Southern Section postseason.

Harvard-Westlake boys' basketball team dominated La Mirada 73-50 in the Open Division first round, while Sierra Canyon secured a win in overtime against Redondo Union.
In girls' soccer, Harvard-Westlake upset top-seeded Redondo Union 1-0 in the Open Division, advancing to the second round.
Top-seeded JSerra girls' soccer team was eliminated in Division 1 after a narrow 1-0 loss to Westlake, highlighting early upsets across divisions.
Numerous basketball teams across divisions, including Crespi, Mater Dei, and Mira Costa, advanced in the boys' playoffs with commanding performances.
Upcoming second-round matchups in both basketball and soccer are set to feature key contests between top-seeded teams and underdog challengers.