Semifinal Matchups
The NorCal regional playoffs will see a single Northern Section baseball team and four softball teams advance to the semifinals, with all games set for June 4. The higher‑seeded teams will host the contests, creating a packed slate of matches throughout the day.
West Valley, the lone NSCIF baseball representative, is slated to meet Half Moon Bay at noon. The Bears have earned a top seed and will look to capitalize on home‑field advantage as they chase a regional title.
In the Division III softball bracket, Chico will take on Monterey at 4 p.m., while East Nicolaus faces Las Plumas at the same hour. Both games promise tight competition and the chance for the section to extend its playoff run.
Escalon softball rounds out the slate by meeting West Valley at 3 p.m., adding an early‑afternoon clash that could influence seeding dynamics. The variety of matchups underscores the depth of talent emerging from the Northern Section this year.
All contests will be played at the host sites of the higher seeds, with start times staggered to accommodate families, coaches and fans traveling across the region. The outcomes will determine which teams move forward to the next round of the NorCal tournament.