CIF-SS Girls Soccer Playoff Rankings for Press-Telegram Area Teams

Los Alamitos, Downey and Millikan lead local teams in latest rankings

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:15pm

The third CIF Southern Section girls soccer playoff rankings were released on Thursday, Jan. 29, with several local teams making the list. Los Alamitos, Downey and Millikan are among the top-ranked teams in the area, while other schools like St. Joseph, Wilson and Warren also appear in the rankings.

Why it matters

The CIF-SS girls soccer playoff rankings are an important indicator of team performance and will be used to determine playoff divisions and seeding in early February. Strong showings in the rankings can help local teams secure favorable playoff positioning.

The details

The team records are through Tuesday, Jan. 27, and the rankings will change weekly leading up to the playoff brackets being released on Saturday, Feb. 7. Some of the top-ranked local teams include No. 20 Los Alamitos, No. 53 Downey, and No. 54 Millikan. Other area teams in the rankings are St. Joseph, Wilson, Warren, La Mirada, Paramount, Long Beach Poly, and more.

  • The third CIF Southern Section girls soccer playoff rankings were released on Thursday, Jan. 29.
  • The team records are through Tuesday, Jan. 27.
  • Playoff brackets will be released on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The players

Los Alamitos

A local high school team ranked No. 20 in the CIF-SS girls soccer playoff rankings with a 5-10-3 record.

Downey

A local high school team ranked No. 53 in the CIF-SS girls soccer playoff rankings with a 7-4-5 record.

Millikan

A local high school team ranked No. 54 in the CIF-SS girls soccer playoff rankings with a 15-4-1 record.

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What’s next

The playoff brackets will be released on Saturday, Feb. 7, determining the playoff divisions and seeding for the local teams.

The takeaway

The latest CIF-SS girls soccer playoff rankings showcase the strength of several local high school teams, with Los Alamitos, Downey, and Millikan leading the way. These rankings will be crucial in shaping the upcoming playoff picture for area schools.