Montgomery High School's boys basketball team, initially ranked No. 2 in the Open Division, fell to No. 3 behind Carlsbad and St. Augustine, despite a significant win against Carlsbad. Montgomery will host No. 6 Mission Hills in the Open Division quarterfinals. The team's ranking was impacted by their league's performance, which was weaker than usual this season. Additionally, the San Pasqual Academy boys were excluded from the playoffs due to playing fewer than the required number of games. The San Diego Section will send 18 teams for both boys and girls to the Southern California Regionals, with the semifinalists and champions advancing in various divisions.

By the Numbers
  • 11 teams in the boys' field have 20 wins
  • There are 5 20-win teams in the girls' field
Bottom Line

Montgomery High School's boys basketball team's ranking slide to No. 3 and the exclusion of the San Pasqual Academy boys from the playoffs highlight the significant impact of rankings and eligibility criteria on high school basketball in the San Diego Section.