Coastal Academy girls soccer team advances to first state title game

Stingrays beat Delano Kennedy 2-0 to earn spot in California state championships

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Coastal Academy girls soccer team scored a 2-0 win over Delano Kennedy on Saturday to earn a spot in the first-ever California state soccer championships. The Stingrays (18-4-2) will now meet San Francisco Lowell, a 3-0 winner over Ripon Christian, in the state title game.

Why it matters

This is a historic achievement for the Coastal Academy girls soccer program, as they have never before reached the state championship game. Their strong defensive play, with 15 shutouts this season, has been a key factor in their deep playoff run.

The details

Coastal Academy has won six matches in a row and is 10-0-1 in its last 11 matches. This was the 15th shutout of the season for the Stingrays, who beat a Kennedy team that was 8-1 at home going into the match.

  • The Coastal Academy girls soccer team won their Division 5 regional final match on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The Stingrays will meet San Francisco Lowell in the California state championship game on Friday.

The players

Coastal Academy

The girls soccer team from Coastal Academy, who are making their first-ever appearance in the California state championship game.

Delano Kennedy

The opponent that Coastal Academy defeated 2-0 in the regional final to advance to the state title game.

San Francisco Lowell

The team that Coastal Academy will face in the California state championship game after Lowell defeated Ripon Christian 3-0 in their regional final.

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What’s next

The Coastal Academy girls soccer team will play San Francisco Lowell in the California state championship game on Friday.

The takeaway

Coastal Academy's historic run to the state title game showcases the strength of their defensive play and the program's continued growth. Reaching this milestone for the first time is a significant achievement that the community can celebrate.