The CIF Southern Section softball playoff brackets have officially dropped, and the road to a championship is set. From powerhouse programs in Division 1 to emerging contenders in Division 8, here’s a division-by-division look at the first-round matchups that will kick off the postseason excitement.
Division 1 features a loaded field, headlined by a clash between Valley View and Murrieta Mesa. Los Altos travels to La Habra, while Millikan heads to Orange Lutheran in what promises to be a thriller. Other standout first-round games include Agoura at Etiwanda, Westlake at Paraclete, and Palos Verdes at Riverside King. Los Alamitos faces La Mirada, Cypress battles Fullerton, and Garden Grove Pacifica takes on Glendora. The bracket also features Charter Oak at Ayala, Yucaipa at JSerra, Chaminade at Oaks Christian, and Anaheim Canyon at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
Division 2 offers plenty of drama, starting with Sierra Canyon at Bonita. Torrance travels to Ganesha, Warren heads to Thousand Oaks, and Western Christian takes on Whittier Christian. Alta Loma faces Simi Valley, St. Paul battles Eastvale Roosevelt, and Lakewood St. Joseph goes to Aliso Niguel. Other key matchups include Moorpark at Long Beach Poly, Aquinas at Temescal Canyon, San Clemente at Corona, Santa Fe at Huntington Beach, and South Hills at Camarillo. Brea Olinda visits Saugus, Vista Murrieta faces Schurr, Yorba Linda takes on Gahr, and Santa Ana Foothill meets Mater Dei.
Division 4 is packed with competitive pairings. Rosary travels to St. Bonaventure, Harvard-Westlake heads to Lakewood, and Maranatha faces Apple Valley. Hillcrest takes on Oxnard, Sunny Hills battles Indio, and Citrus Valley visits La Palma Kennedy. Hemet faces La Quinta, Monrovia takes on Redlands East Valley, and Mira Costa meets Rio Mesa. Other first-round games include La Canada at Mission Viejo, Don Lugo at Oak Hills, Newbury Park at Chino, and Pasadena Poly at Paramount. Linfield Christian visits Ramona, Hart takes on Burbank Burroughs, and Segerstrom meets Orange Vista.
Division 6 brings its own brand of excitement. Rialto travels to Duarte, Flintridge Prep heads to L.A. Sacred Heart, and Hesperia faces Alhambra. Cantwell Sacred Heart meets Arroyo, Serrano battles St. Genevieve, and Santa Paula takes on St. Monica Prep. Southlands Christian visits Eastside, Los Amigos faces Sierra Vista, and Granite Hills takes on Irvine. Jurupa Valley heads to El Monte, Anza Hamilton visits Lancaster, and Silverado faces Big Bear. Heritage travels to Hesperia Christian, Academy of Academic Excellence meets Palm Desert, Lakeside faces Rancho Mirage, and Coastal Christian takes on Santa Clara.
Division 8 rounds out the brackets with intriguing matchups. Public Safety Academy faces ACE, Santa Clarita Christian travels to Avalon, and Loma Linda Academy visits Bolsa Grande. Channel Islands takes on San Bernardino, Indian Springs faces Glendale, and Santa Maria Valley Christian meets Workman. Environmental Charter travels to Santa Rosa Academy, Wildomar Cornerstone Christian faces Cobalt, and Magnolia battles Bell Gardens. Lennox Academy heads to Brentwood, Gabrielino faces Pomona Catholic, and California Military takes on Capistrano Valley Christian. CSDR visits Fontana, Redlands Adventist faces Banning, Downey Calvary Chapel meets Hawthorne MSA, and Westminster La Quinta takes on Arroyo Valley.
With brackets locked in, teams across all eight divisions are now preparing for the first pitch. Whether you're a seasoned contender or a rising underdog, the postseason is where legends are made. Get ready for some unforgettable softball action.