The Northern California Small School Baseball League (NSCIF) released its playoff brackets for Divisions IV, V and VI on May 13, setting the stage for a series of opening‑round contests scheduled for the afternoon of May 15.
In Division IV, Durham entered the tournament as the clear favorite, earning the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with a 26‑1 record. The only blemish on their slate came at the hands of Las Plumas, the No. 4 seed in Division II, but the Trojans remain the top seed heading into the playoffs.
Two Redding‑area programs, U‑Prep and Central Valley, were rewarded for strong campaigns with the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds respectively in Division IV, giving the local fan base additional teams to follow.
Division V saw a dominant performance from the Shasta‑County trio of Los Molinos, Hamilton and Biggs, who claimed the top three positions. Etna and Mt. Shasta followed as the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds, with Mt. Shasta riding a five‑game winning streak into the postseason.
The Division VI bracket features Redding Christian School as the No. 3 seed, positioned behind champions Maxwell and Loyalton. The Lions will host Hayfork in the first round, a matchup that promises a lively home‑field atmosphere.
Key Matchups to Watch
The opening slate includes a marquee clash between Durham and Pierce, while Etna travels to face Mt. Shasta in a battle of rising programs. Redding Christian’s home game against Hayfork adds a local rivalry flavor, and the top seeds in Division V will look to extend their momentum.
All first‑round games are slated to begin at 4 p.m. on May 15, giving teams a compact window to showcase their talents before the next round of competition.