High school basketball playoffs are nearly upon us. Most schools have started or will begin league playoffs in the coming weeks, with the hopes of making a state final appearance. Some unexpected teams are on the rise,

BOYS CITY SECTION Animo De La Hoya 73, Smidt Tech 54 Animo Robinson 91, Gertz-Ressler 22 Animo Watts 76, Animo Venice 75 East College Prep 57, Alliance Bloomfield 30 New Designs University 69, Neuwirth Leadership 23 Stern 50, School of Los Angeles 17 Triumph Charter 75, Community Charter 39 WISH Academy 49, New Designs Watts 27

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