High school girls soccer playoffs: Latest results from around the Central Section

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The Central Section girls soccer playoffs are underway, with the quarterfinal round scheduled for Tuesday, February 17. This article provides a roundup of the scores from Friday's first round games across the various divisions.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially playoff games, are an important part of the local community and generate excitement and pride. These results will be of interest to fans, players, and families in the Central Section region.

The details

In Division I, No. 8 Righetti defeated No. 9 Arroyo Grande 2-1, while No. 6 Clovis North advanced on penalties after a 0-0 draw with No. 11 Stockdale. No. 10 Clovis East also won 3-0 over No. 7 Bullard. The quarterfinal matchups for Division I are set, with No. 8 Righetti facing No. 1 Buchanan, No. 5 San Luis Obispo at No. 4 Liberty-Bakersfield, No. 6 Clovis North at No. 3 Garces, and No. 10 Clovis East at No. 2 Redwood. In Division II, No. 8 Edison defeated No. 9 Highland 1-0, No. 5 Clovis West won 3-0 over No. 12 Centennial, No. 4 Tulare Western beat No. 13 Central East 4-2, No. 6 El Diamante won 4-1 over No. 11 Kingsburg, and No. 10 Independence edged No. 7 Paso Robles 3-2. The quarterfinal matchups are set, with No. 8 Edison at No. 1 St. Joseph, No. 5 Clovis West at No. 4 Tulare Western, No. 6 El Diamante at No. 3 Bakersfield Christian, and No. 10 Independence at No. 2 Hanford.

• The quarterfinals take place on Tuesday, February 17.

What’s next

The quarterfinal round of the Central Section girls soccer playoffs will take place on Tuesday, February 17.