The CIF Southern Section on Friday morning released pairings for the 2025 girls lacrosse playoffs.
Ten Inland teams qualified by earning an automatic berth from their respective leagues or by receiving an at-large entry.
Southwestern League champion Murrieta Mesa finished 10th in the final section rankings and earned a spot in the Division 1 playoffs for the third consecutive season. The Rams travel to Mater Dei for a first-round match Wednesday evening.
Murrieta Mesa has a 2-1 edge against Mater Dei in past meetings, including a 10-9 win over the Monarchs in the Division 2 semifinals back in 2022. Mater Dei pulled out a 13-11 victory over the Rams in a nonleague match earlier this season.
Six Inland teams will compete in the Division 2 playoffs.
Big VIII League champion Roosevelt hosts Vista Murrieta in a first-round match Monday night. Those teams met in a tournament earlier this season, and Roosevelt walked away with a 9-3 victory
Chaparral hosts Saugus, and King hosts Culver City in Division 2 first-round matches Monday. Santiago heads to West Ranch, while Temecula Valley travels to El Dorado.
The Ivy League’s three automatic qualifiers are in the Division 3 bracket.
League champion Paloma Valley has a first-round bye and will travel to Dos Pueblos for a second-round match Wednesday. Heritage hosts Millikan in a first-round match Monday, while Liberty travels to Mission Viejo.
Matches are scheduled for 5 p.m., but dates, sites and times are subject to change.
CIF SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS LACROSSE PLAYOFFS
DIVISON 1
Wednesday’s first-round match
Murrieta Mesa at Mater Dei
Division 2
Monday’s first-round matches
Santiago at West Ranch
Saugus at Chaparral
Culver City at King
Vista Murrieta at Roosevelt
Temecula Valley at El Dorado
Division 3
Monday’s first-round matches
Liberty at Mission Viejo
Millikan at Heritage
Wednesday’s second-round match
Paloma Valley at Dos Pueblos
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