Playoff football has arrived in Southern California, and the CIF Los Angeles City Section brackets are set.
A total of 56 programs have qualified across four divisions. The Open Division, the City Section’s highest classification, features eight teams, while Divisions 1, 2 and 3 each have 16.
The biggest question entering the postseason: Can anyone knock off defending Open Division champion Carson?
The Colts are the No. 1 seed and the team everyone else is chasing. Meanwhile, Division 1 features several legitimate championship contenders, and the City Section’s playoff selection system has sparked some debate.
Here is a closer look at the top storylines entering the first round of the 2026 CIF LA City Section football playoffs.
Can Anyone Beat Carson in the Open Division?
Carson enters the postseason as the favorite to win the Open Division championship.
Being the No. 1 seed and defending champion means every team in the bracket will be eager…
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