CIF-SS Boys Soccer Playoffs: First-Round Scores, Second-Round Schedule

Long Beach-area teams advance in the CIF Southern Section boys soccer postseason

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The CIF Southern Section boys soccer playoffs kicked off this week, with Long Beach-area teams posting a mix of wins, losses, and penalty kick victories in the first round. The second-round matchups are now set, with several local squads moving on to face new opponents on Friday.

Why it matters

The CIF-SS playoffs are a high-stakes, single-elimination tournament that determines the top boys soccer teams in Southern California. Strong performances from Long Beach-area schools in the early rounds could lead to deep playoff runs and potential section championships.

The details

In the first round on Wednesday, results were mixed for local teams. In Division 1, El Toro defeated Warren 2-1. In Division 2, Downey beat Salesian 3-2, while Millikan advanced past Paramount 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Los Alamitos (2-0 over Colony), Palmdale (1-0 over Long Beach Wilson), and Channel Islands (2-1 over Long Beach Poly) all won in Division 3. Lakewood won a penalty shootout 5-4 over Hemet after a 2-2 draw in Division 4. Bellflower and Norwalk also moved on in Division 5.

  • The first round of the CIF-SS boys soccer playoffs took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The second round is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

El Toro

A high school soccer team that defeated Warren in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

Downey

A high school soccer team that defeated Salesian in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

Millikan

A high school soccer team that defeated Paramount in a penalty kick shootout in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

Los Alamitos

A high school soccer team that defeated Colony in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

Lakewood

A high school soccer team that defeated Hemet in a penalty kick shootout in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

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What’s next

The second round of the CIF-SS boys soccer playoffs will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, with several local teams facing new opponents as they look to advance further in the tournament.

The takeaway

The first round of the CIF-SS boys soccer playoffs saw a mix of results for Long Beach-area teams, with some squads advancing and others being eliminated. The second round will provide an opportunity for local teams to continue their playoff runs and potentially compete for a section championship.