Playoff Brackets Unveiled for NSCIF Baseball
The Northern Section California Interscholastic Federation announced the playoff brackets for Divisions IV, V and VI on Wednesday, May 13, setting the stage for a slate of first‑round games scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15.
In Division IV, Durham entered the tournament with a 26‑1 record, the only blemish coming against Las Plumas, the No. 4 seed in the Division II bracket, and earned the top seed.
Redding‑area programs U‑Prep and Central Valley were rewarded with the fourth and fifth seeds respectively, meaning they will square off in the opening round.
Key Storylines to Watch
Division V saw Los Molinos, Hamilton and Biggs occupy the first three positions, while Etna and Mt. Shasta slid to fourth and fifth, with Mt. Shasta riding a five‑game winning streak that began after a loss to Etna on April 24.
Redding Christian secured the third seed in Division VI behind top seeds Maxwell and Loyalton, and will host sixth‑seed Hayfork as the Lions aim to extend a three‑game winning streak.
All eyes now turn to Friday’s matchups, where the bracket’s mix of dominant programs and surprise contenders promises competitive play across the region.