Exciting Results and Upcoming Finals in Southern California Regionals
The Southern California Regionals witnessed a series of thrilling semifinal matches across various divisions, setting the stage for an action-packed final showdown. With teams competing fiercely for a spot in the championship, the results of Thursday’s matches highlighted the talent and determination on display. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the results and the finals schedule.
Semifinal Results Overview
Boys Division Results
Division I
Mater Dei, ranked #1, triumphed over #4 El Camino Real with a score of 2-1. In a nail-biting clash, #3 Del Norte and #2 Orange Lutheran fought to a 0-0 draw, leading to a shootout where Del Norte narrowly secured victory, winning 4-1.
Division II
4 San Pascual edged out #8 Sultana with a tight 1-0 victory. Meanwhile, #2 Mira Monte defeated #3 Fontana with a scoreline of 2-1, advancing to the finals.
Division III
Top-seed #1 Bishop Amat showcased their strength by beating #4 Palisades 3-1, while #6 Los Alamitos emerged victorious against #7 Mt. Carmel, finishing with a 2-0 score.
Division IV
In a forfeited match, #1 Irvine University moved forward after #5 Chatsworth could not compete. #2 Granite Hills also garnered a spot in the finals with a 2-1 win over #6 Santa Ana Valley.
Division V
In a surprising turn, #5 Kern County Taft defeated the top seed, #1 Ontario Christian, with a score of 2-1. #3 Garfield dominated #7 San Diego Lincoln, winning 3-0.
Girls Division Results
Division I
In the girls’ division, #1 Santa Margarita claimed a decisive 3-0 victory over #4 Cleveland, while #2 Mater Dei won with a score of 2-0 against #6 Oaks Christian.
Division II
8 Westview surprised #5 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame with a 2-0 win. Craftily, #2 Westlake earned a narrow victory against #3 Garces Memorial, finishing 1-0.
Division III
In a stunning upset, #4 Quartz Hill defeated #1 Del Norte 1-0. Meanwhile, #2 Millikan and #3 Ayala ended in a scoreless draw, leading Millikan to victory in the shootout, 4-1.
Division IV
5 Coachella Valley demonstrated their prowess with a commanding 4-1 win over #8 Segerstrom, while #3 San Jacinto narrowly beat #7 Del Sol, winning 3-2.
Division V
8 Coastal Academy shocked #5 Bravo with a 3-0 victory, and #3 Delano Kennedy secured a place in the finals with a 1-0 win against #2 Santa Monica Pacifica Christian.
Upcoming Finals Schedule
The finals are set to take place on Saturday, with games starting at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Boys Finals
- Division I: #3 Del Norte vs. #1 Mater Dei at Fred Kelly Stadium
- Division II: #2 Mira Monte at #1 San Pascual
- Division III: #6 Los Alamitos at #1 Bishop Amat
- Division IV: #2 Granite Hills at #1 Irvine University
- Division V: #5 Kern County Taft at #3 Garfield, 5 p.m.
Girls Finals
- Division I: #2 Mater Dei vs. #1 Santa Margarita at Tesoro
- Division II: #8 Westview at #2 Westlake
- Division III: #4 Quartz Hill at #2 Millikan
- Division IV: #5 Coachella Valley at #3 San Jacinto
- Division V: #8 Coastal Academy at #3 Delano Kennedy
State Championships
Mark your calendars for the State Championships on March 13-14 at Matomas High in Sacramento, with specific times to be announced soon.
For ongoing updates and detailed statistics, visit the Southern California Soccer Association. Don’t miss the chance to witness the excitement unfold as these teams vie for regional supremacy!
