The NSCIF has announced the playoff brackets for Divisions IV-VI in baseball, highlighting key matchups and teams. The playoffs are set to showcase competitive high school baseball in the region.
Iris Severne of HOPE High School runs to a first-place finish in the varsity 300-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Genevieve Matthews of Enterprise throws a shot put on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. The freshman took first in the JV shot put competition.
Foothill freshman Skyler Rubio competes in the JV long jump on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Sophomore Travis Culp of Foothill took first in the JV high jump competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Aiden Adams of Shasta gets ready to throw on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. Adams took third place in the shot put competition.
U-Prep’s Michael Parisot spins for a throw in the shot put competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Ethan Magrini of U-Prep heaves a shot put on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Jacoby Fox of U-Prep leaps in the JV 110-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Blake Lema of Foothill High School runs to a first-place victory in the varsity 300-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. He also finished first in the 110-meter hurdles.
U-Prep runners, including Jaelee Hee, left, and Blaire Hansen, middle, get off the starting blocks in the JV 100-meter run.
Justin Stratton of Enterprise, middle, competes in the 100-meter run on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Shasta’s Phoebe Cancilla clears the bar during the pole vault competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Aja Myers of Enterprise clears the bar in pole vaulting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Foothill sophomore Aiden Gaeddert competes on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. Gaeddert won several first places in JV track, including the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs.
Foothill’s Kinley Wilson, left, takes the baton from teammate Kara Crye during the 4x400 relay. The Foothill team, which included Kenna Wood and Theresa Barlow, won the relay event.
Blake Lema, left, takes the baton from a Foothill teammate on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. The team, which included Jeremiah Wheeler, Brady Jones and Peyton Foss, won the 4x400 relay.
Enterprise teammates George Kerr of Enterprise, top, and George De Souza take a break after a track event on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Kenzie Holloway of Foothill practices for the JV shot put competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Benjamin Onopa of Shasta competes in the JV long jump on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
U-Prep teammates Sydney Ahern, left, and Rogue Cutler pose after running a 1,600-meter race on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
Runners from Mazama and Shasta run a race on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
A runner from HOPE High School leads a group getting ready to run on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Iris Severne of HOPE High School runs to a first-place finish in the varsity 300-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Iris Severne of HOPE High School runs to a first-place finish in the varsity 300-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Genevieve Matthews of Enterprise throws a shot put on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. The freshman took first in the JV shot put competition.
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Foothill freshman Skyler Rubio competes in the JV long jump on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Sophomore Travis Culp of Foothill took first in the JV high jump competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Aiden Adams of Shasta gets ready to throw on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. Adams took third place in the shot put competition.
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U-Prep’s Michael Parisot spins for a throw in the shot put competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Ethan Magrini of U-Prep heaves a shot put on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Jacoby Fox of U-Prep leaps in the JV 110-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Blake Lema of Foothill High School runs to a first-place victory in the varsity 300-meter hurdles on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. He also finished first in the 110-meter hurdles.
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U-Prep runners, including Jaelee Hee, left, and Blaire Hansen, middle, get off the starting blocks in the JV 100-meter run.
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Justin Stratton of Enterprise, middle, competes in the 100-meter run on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Shasta’s Phoebe Cancilla clears the bar during the pole vault competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Aja Myers of Enterprise clears the bar in pole vaulting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Foothill sophomore Aiden Gaeddert competes on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. Gaeddert won several first places in JV track, including the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs.
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Foothill’s Kinley Wilson, left, takes the baton from teammate Kara Crye during the 4x400 relay. The Foothill team, which included Kenna Wood and Theresa Barlow, won the relay event.
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Blake Lema, left, takes the baton from a Foothill teammate on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational. The team, which included Jeremiah Wheeler, Brady Jones and Peyton Foss, won the 4x400 relay.
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Enterprise teammates George Kerr of Enterprise, top, and George De Souza take a break after a track event on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Kenzie Holloway of Foothill practices for the JV shot put competition on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Benjamin Onopa of Shasta competes in the JV long jump on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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U-Prep teammates Sydney Ahern, left, and Rogue Cutler pose after running a 1,600-meter race on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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Runners from Mazama and Shasta run a race on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
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A runner from HOPE High School leads a group getting ready to run on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Foothill “Top of the State” Invitational.
The brackets for the NSCIF Divisions IV-VI baseball playoffs were released on Wednesday, May 13.
Durham earned the No. 1 seed in the Division IV bracket after a stellar 26-1 season. The Trojans sole loss of the season came against Las Plumas, the No. 4 seed in the Division II bracket. Redding-area teams U-Prep and Central Valley earned the No. 4 and 5 seeds, respectively, and will face off in the first round.
Los Molinos, Hamilton and Biggs took the Nos. 1-3 spots in Division V followed by Etna and Mt. Shasta at No. 4 and 5. Mt. Shasta enters the playoffs on a five-game winning streak. The last time the Bears suffered a loss was on April 24 at Etna.
Redding Christian earned the No. 3 spot in Division VI behind No. 1 Maxwell and No. 2 Loyalton. The Lions will host No. 6 Hayfork in the first round as they look to win their third straight game.
All first-round games are set for 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15. See the complete brackets for the NSCIF Divisions IV-VI playoffs.
More: NSCIF Baseball: Complete playoff schedule, bracket
Central Valley junior Conly Merrit deals a pitch during a game against Enterprise. Merritt pitched 7 innings and only gave up one hit while racking up 10 strikeouts. April 7, 2026.
Redding Christian pitcher Garrett Webb winds up a pitch in a game against Central Valley. Webb struck out three batters in the Lions' 12-9 loss to the Falcons. March 16, 2026.
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The NSCIF baseball playoff brackets for Divisions IV-VI include various matchups featuring high school teams competing for the championship.
The NSCIF baseball playoffs for Divisions IV-VI are scheduled to begin shortly after the brackets are revealed, typically in late spring.
The teams competing in the NSCIF baseball playoffs for Divisions IV-VI include various high schools from the region, as determined by their performance in the regular season.
The NSCIF baseball playoff brackets are determined based on the teams' performance during the regular season, including wins, losses, and overall standings.
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