Channel-Pacific View League Shake-Up | California News

High school sports in Southern California are getting a major shakeup as the CIF-Southern Section merges the Channel and Pacific View Leagues into one dynamic new association for most sports — except football, which already had its own overhaul. The goal? Competitive equity: teams are grouped based on past performance to level the playing field. This means leagues shift yearly — top five teams form the Channel League, next five join Pacific View — so a school’s boys and girls teams might compete in different leagues. Plus, playoff spots jump from four to six, giving more teams a shot at postseason glory. Smaller leagues also mean fewer league games, freeing up time for tournaments and non-league prep — a huge win for coaches and programs. On the field, Dos Pueblos flag football is heating up, ranked seventh in the state and primed for another deep run with key returnees. San Marcos hosts a flag tournament this Saturday, while volleyball fans flock to Bishop Diego’s Cardinal Classic — a 28-team showcase of regional talent kicking off the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06679c69b87f56ec