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Note: Division I-IV quarterfinals May 22 at higher seeds; Semifinals all divisions May 27 at higher seeds; Finals all divisions May 29-30 at TBD.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Note: Second Round in Divisions 2-9 May 19; Third Round in Division 1 May 19; Quarterfinals in all divisions May 22; Semifinals in all divisions May 26; Finals in all divisions May 29-30.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Note: Semifinals Feb. 19 at higher seeds; Finals Feb. 27-28 at TBA.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Note: Semifinals in all divisions June 5 at higher seeds; Finals June 7 at higher seeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

Note: Semifinals in all divisions May 27; Finals in all divisions May 30-31.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025