Harvard-Westlake, the two-time state champion, earned the top seed for the Southern Section Open Division playoffs, which will feature a new computer ranking system instead of previous advisory panels. The playoffs consist of ten teams split into two pools, and Harvard-Westlake will start with a home game against No. 9 La Mirada. The Wolverines aim to defend their title facing competitive teams, while the girls' division sees Ontario Christian leading with the top seed, showcasing a competitive landscape in California high school basketball.
This is the first time computer rankings were used to place teams in divisions, moving away from previous advisory panel systems to enhance fairness and accuracy.
Harvard-Westlake opens the playoffs with a home game against No. 9 La Mirada, with the potential for significant matchups ahead in the pool play.
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