News Summary
The CIF San Diego Section has officially announced the 2025 boys basketball brackets, generating buzz among fans and players. The tournament features a 16-team single-elimination format across all divisions except for the 5-AA and Open divisions. Champions earn a chance to compete in the CIF South Regional. With defending champions aiming to retain their titles and fierce competition expected in the semifinals, the excitement surrounding this tournament is palpable. Fans eagerly anticipate thrilling matchups as the playoffs unfold.
Exciting Times in San Diego: CIF Unveils 2025 Boys Basketball Brackets
San Diego is buzzing with excitement as the CIF San Diego Section has just released the eagerly awaited 2025 boys basketball brackets across seven divisions. Fans and players alike are gearing up for a thrilling playoff season that promises to keep everyone on the edge of their seats!
Understanding the Bracket Format
This year, all divisions—except for the 5-AA and Open divisions—feature a 16-team single-elimination format. That means once a team loses, they’re out! The 5-AA, on the other hand, has a slightly different setup with only 12 teams vying for glory. The elite Open division boasts just eight teams, hailed as the top eight in the section.
What’s at Stake?
The champions of each division will earn a spot in the tightly contested CIF South Regional. This is a huge opportunity for these young athletes to shine on a larger stage and showcase their skills among the best of the best. Plus, all eight teams in the Open division will also progress! Talk about high stakes!
Top Seeds: Who Holds the Crown?
As the tournament heats up, let’s take a look at the top seeds in each division:
- Open Division: Montgomery
- Division 1: La Jolla Country Day
- Division 2: Olympian
- Division 3: Southwest SD
- Division 4: Tri-City Christian
- Division 5: Pacific Ridge
- Division 5-AA: Cambridge School
Defending Champions Look to Repeat
Just to raise the stakes even higher, we have some defending champions who will be looking to retain their titles:
- Open: Carlsbad
- Division 1: Mission Bay
- Division 2: University City
- Division 3: Olympian
- Division 4: Mount Miguel
- Division 5: Del Lago Academy
- Division 5-AA: Tri-City Christian
Quarterfinal Scores: Drama Unfolds!
In the exciting series of quarterfinal games, the competition was fierce, as teams battled it out to secure their spots in the semifinals. Here’s how the matches played out:
- Open Division:
- Montgomery 86, Francis Park 37
- Mission Bay 44, Torrey Pines 42
- Cathedral Catholic 73, San Marcos 68
- Carlsbad 71, Santa Fe Christian 64
- Division 1:
- La Jolla Country Day 78, Rancho Buena Vista 41
- Victory Christian Academy 63, Mission Hills 47
- Sage Creek 61, San Diego 53
- St. Augustine 69, El Camino 48
- Division 2:
- Olympian 59, Poway 44
- Madison 63, Bonita Vista 61
- Bishop’s 58, Helix 34
- Mira Mesa 74, Steele Canyon 52
- Division 3:
- Southwest SD 63, Fallbrook 50
- Rancho Bernardo 63, Mount Miguel 52
- Marantha Christian 64, Canyon Hills 59
- Coronado 65, Point Loma 54
- Division 4:
- Tri-City Christian 69, Foothills Christian 36
- Escondido Charter 54, Arm-Navy 53
- Del Lago Academy 46, Brawley 42
- Granite Hills 77, Crawford 60
- Division 5:
- Pacific Ridge 64, Santana 58
- O’Farrell 58, Sweetwater 31
- Chula Vista 48, Classical Academy 40
- Escondido 53, High Tech High Mesa 51
- Division 5-AA:
- The Cambridge School 65, Logan Memorial 30
- Escondido Adventist Academy 40, Warner 35
- San Diego Academy 56, Cristo Rey 43
- Southern California Yeshiva 45, Liberty Charter 30
What’s Next?
As we move forward, the excitement will only grow with the semifinals just around the corner. Stakeholders, coaches, and fans will be eagerly watching to see which teams will continue on to the regional level. So, grab your popcorn, and get ready to cheer because this is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable tournament filled with twists, turns, and plenty of basketball action!
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Additional Resources
- SI: CIF San Diego Section Boys Basketball Brackets Update
- Google Search: High School Basketball California
- KSAT: Student Athletes Anticipate All-Star Basketball Game
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- Fox 5 San Diego: Boys Basketball St. Augustine vs Sage Creek
- Google News: CIF Basketball California
- NFHS Network: Mira Mesa High School Basketball Event
- MSN: Preview of San Diego Section Basketball Finals
