The 2024 CIF-SS girls’ basketball playoffs tipped off on Thursday night, and things went perfectly for the five Long Beach schools. Here’s how all the local teams fared, with links to expanded coverage from Long Beach Poly and Lakewood.
DIVISION 1
Long Beach Poly 73, Chaminade 48
CLICK HERE for our story from Poly’s dominant win.
CLICK HERE to watch the highlight video.
CLICK HERE for our photo gallery.
DIVISION 2AA
St. Anthony 68, Great Oak 50
The Saints picked up a big win to open the playoffs and will now host Crean Lutheran in Saturday’s second round.
DIVISION 2A
Lakewood 58, Northview 31
CLICK HERE for our story on Lakewood’s comfortable victory to open the playoffs.
CLICK HERE to see our photo gallery.
DIVISION 3A
Jordan 64, Mayfair 28
The Panthers made the short drive to Lakewood and earned their 20th win of the season to advance to Saturday’s second round. J-Town will be hosting La Serna.
Millikan 55, Garey 36
The Rams went all the way to Pomona for a first-round win. They will host St. Margaret’s on Saturday in round two.