Southwestern League (California)

The Southwestern League is a high school athletic league in Southern California, primarily composed of schools located in Riverside County. It is part of the CIF Southern Section, which governs high school athletics in most of Southern California. The league is known for its competitive nature in various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and cross country. Member schools typically participate in CIF Southern Section playoffs within their respective divisions. The league's composition has changed over time due to school district growth and realignment. The Southwestern League generally serves larger high schools in the Temecula Valley and Murrieta area.