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Coronado Islanders Dominate in Division 1 Playoff Win
Girls' soccer team bounces back from midseason slump to advance in postseason
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Coronado Islanders girls' soccer team, after a tough midseason stretch, came roaring back in the playoffs to defeat Francis Parker in the opening round of the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 tournament.
Why it matters
The Islanders' playoff victory represents a remarkable turnaround for the team, which had struggled through a 1-9 stretch in the second half of the regular season before finding their form at the right time to make a deep postseason run.
The details
Coronado, which started the season 6-0, won just one of its next 10 matches before regaining its footing in the playoffs. In Wednesday's opening round game, the Islanders poured it on against Francis Parker to secure the decisive victory and advance to the next round of the Division 1 tournament.
- The 2025-2026 season started with Coronado winning its first 6 matches.
- Over the next 10 games, Coronado won just 1 match, hitting a midseason slump.
- On Wednesday, Coronado defeated Francis Parker in the opening round of the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs.
The players
Coronado Islanders
The girls' soccer team from Coronado High School that competes in the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 tournament.
Francis Parker
Coronado's opponent in the opening round of the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs.
The takeaway
Coronado's playoff victory demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a midseason slump, setting them up for a potential deep postseason run in the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 tournament.
