The final week of the 2026 regular season has wrapped up, and the Southland's high school baseball landscape is set for an electrifying playoff run. At the top of The Times' rankings, Norco holds firm at No. 1 with a stellar 24-3 record, ready to face Maranatha in a Division 1 playoff clash on Tuesday. Right behind them, Harvard-Westlake (23-5) and St. John Bosco (22-5) are locked in at No. 2 and No. 3, each bringing powerhouse lineups to their respective first-round matchups.
The depth of talent in Division 1 is staggering. Orange Lutheran, ranked No. 4 with a 23-4 mark, will take on Corona Santiago, while No. 5 Huntington Beach (21-6-1) travels to Temecula Valley. The action doesn't stop there: Corona (No. 6, 21-6) meets Etiwanda, and Sierra Canyon (No. 7, 23-5) squares off against Oaks Christian. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (No. 8, 20-8) and Ayala (No. 9, 23-3) face each other in a battle of top-10 foes, and Cypress (No. 10, 21-7) heads to St. John Bosco for a must-see showdown.
Rounding out the top 12, La Mirada (22-6) travels to Harvard-Westlake, and Oaks Christian (22-6) visits Sierra Canyon. In Division 2, the competition is just as fierce. Gahr (No. 13, 17-10-1) hosts El Segundo on Thursday, while Newport Harbor (No. 14, 19-9) welcomes Trabuco Hills. Villa Park (No. 17, 19-8-1) and Royal (No. 19, 23-3-1) are also poised for deep runs, with Etiwanda (No. 18, 20-7) and Temecula Valley (No. 16, 24-4) looking to upset higher seeds. With playoff action starting Tuesday and Thursday, it's the perfect time to gear up and show your team pride—whether you're hitting the diamond or cheering from the stands.