CIF-SS Boys Tennis Playoff Pairings: Cate, Santa Barbara to Meet in D3 Opener
Noozhawk
May 2, 2026
Well, grab your racquets and find a good spot on the baseline, because next Wednesday is shaping up to be a thriller for local tennis fans. According to Noozhawk, six teams from our area are heading into the CIF-SS playoffs, but the real headliner is a classic all-Santa Barbara showdown in Division 3: Cate School taking on Santa Barbara High. It’s not every day you get a crosstown rivalry with playoff stakes this high, and you know the courts at Dos Pueblos or Santa Barbara High will be buzzing with familiar faces cheering on friends and neighbors.
This matchup is a great reminder of how deep the tennis talent runs in the 805. Whether you’ve got a kid on the JV team or just enjoy a sunny afternoon watching serves fly, this is the kind of local sports moment that brings our community together. So mark your calendars, and maybe grab a coffee from your favorite State Street spot before heading out to support these young athletes.
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