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Chino Hills Today
By the People, for the People
Saugus and Valencia Eliminated from CIF Playoffs
Girls' soccer teams fall in quarterfinal matches
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Saugus Centurions and Valencia Vikings were both eliminated from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section girls' soccer playoffs on Wednesday night. Saugus lost 1-0 to the Ayala Bulldogs in the Division 2 quarterfinals, while Valencia fell 5-4 on penalties to the Crescenta Valley Falcons in the Division 3 quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Why it matters
The losses mark the end of the season for the two local high school soccer powerhouses, who had both advanced to the quarterfinal round of the CIF playoffs. The results highlight the competitive nature of the postseason and the challenges teams face in securing a spot in the semifinals.
The details
In the Division 2 quarterfinal, the Saugus Centurions were unable to find the back of the net against the Ayala Bulldogs, who scored the game-winning goal in the first half. Despite their high-scoring performances in the earlier playoff rounds, the Centurions were held scoreless in the defeat. In the Division 3 quarterfinal, the Valencia Vikings and Crescenta Valley Falcons played to a 0-0 draw through regulation and two overtime periods. The match was decided by a penalty kick shootout, with Crescenta Valley edging out Valencia 5-4 to advance.
- The quarterfinal matches took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
Saugus Centurions
The girls' soccer team from Saugus High School in California.
Valencia Vikings
The girls' soccer team from Valencia High School in California.
Ayala Bulldogs
The girls' soccer team from Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California.
Crescenta Valley Falcons
The girls' soccer team from Crescenta Valley High School in La Crescenta, California.
The takeaway
The early exits of the Saugus Centurions and Valencia Vikings from the CIF playoffs highlight the competitive nature of the postseason and the challenges high school sports teams face in advancing deep into the tournament. Both teams had successful regular seasons, but were unable to overcome their quarterfinal opponents, ending their championship aspirations for the year.
