Aptos girls soccer team one win away from third straight unbeaten season

Alexa Castaneda scores hat trick as Mariners beat Scotts Valley 5-1

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Aptos High girls soccer team defeated Scotts Valley 5-1 on Tuesday night, with senior Alexa Castaneda scoring a natural hat trick. The win puts the Mariners (13-4-1, 9-0-0) one victory away from their third consecutive unbeaten season in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play.

Why it matters

Aptos’ girls soccer program has established itself as a dominant force in the SCCAL, with the Mariners poised to complete their third straight unbeaten league campaign. This sustained success highlights the strength of the team’s roster and coaching, as well as the growing popularity and competitiveness of high school girls’ soccer in the region.

The details

Emilie Santiago opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the game, with Isabella Hartnett providing the assist. Castaneda then scored the next three goals for Aptos, including a penalty kick and a goal off a pass from Hartnett. Santiago added another goal in the second half, while Maya Teves scored the lone goal for Scotts Valley.

  • Emilie Santiago scored 30 seconds into the game.
  • Alexa Castaneda scored in the 16th, 33rd, and 44th minutes.
  • Emilie Santiago scored in the 47th minute.
  • Maya Teves scored for Scotts Valley in the 70th minute.

The players

Alexa Castaneda

A senior at Aptos High School who scored a natural hat trick in the game.

Emilie Santiago

A player for the Aptos High girls soccer team who scored two goals in the game.

Isabella Hartnett

A player for the Aptos High girls soccer team who provided two assists in the game.

Maya Teves

A player for the Scotts Valley High girls soccer team who scored the lone goal for her team.

Jazzelyn Phillips

The senior goalie for the Scotts Valley High girls soccer team who made 8 saves.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Aptos will host Harbor on Thursday in their regular-season finale, needing a win or tie to complete their third straight unbeaten SCCAL campaign.

The takeaway

The Aptos High girls soccer team’s sustained success over the past three seasons showcases the strength of their program and the growing competitiveness of high school girls’ soccer in the Santa Cruz area.