The 2026 CIF San Diego Section high school boys basketball playoffs are underway, featuring intense competition and local rivalries across multiple divisions. First-round games took place from February 16-20, according to Sports Illustrated High School (SI.com). The Open Division kicked off February 20 with notable matchups. No. 1 Santa Fe Christian faced No. 8 Cathedral Catholic, Mission Bay challenged Francis Parker, La Costa Canyon battled Victory Christian Academy, and San Marcos went up aga