Here is is an explanation of the CIF-SS Basketball Open Division Pool A Tie Breaker.

[Dave Keefer]

Per CIF press release:

Tie Breaker System

1. Win/Loss Record in Pool
2. Head-to-head
3. Point Differential (max 15)
4. Points Allowed
5. Points Scored
6. Higher Seed Advances

Outcome

1. JSerra, Santa Margarita, La Mirada tie in Pool A with a record of 1-3.
2. Tie cannot be broken from 1st 2 tie breakers, record & head-to-head.
3. JSerra advances via tie breaker #3, point differential.
4. La Mirada & Santa Margarita tied at point differential.
5. Santa Margarita advances on next tie breaker, points allowed.