🏀 Monterey Trail Hosts the Elite Eight Tournament — October 12, 2025


The preseason action in Northern California heats up this weekend as Monterey Trail High School hosts the Elite Eight Tournament, featuring some of the top programs and players from the Sac-Joaquin Section and beyond.

This one-day showcase will deliver high-level competition, early-season previews, and a chance to see returning stars and rising newcomers make their mark before the 2025-26 basketball season officially tips off.

Event Schedule – Sunday, October 12

Time

Matchup

10 AM

Edison (Stockton) vs Monterey Trail (Host)

11 AM

Modesto Christian vs Sacramento High

12PM

California vs Sheldon

1PM

Vanden vs Placer

All teams will take the court twice, giving scouts, coaches, and fans a full day of elite basketball and a clear look at which programs are ready to make noise this upcoming season.

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What to Expect

From returning veterans looking to defend their status to new faces ready to rise, this event is stacked with talent and intensity. Monterey Trail once again delivers an elite preseason platform that sets the tone for Northern California hoops.

Hats off for a  great job by the Monterey Trail Coach Robert Fields and staff for organizing a first-class event that continues to raise the bar for preseason basketball in NorCal.


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