Bishop Amat's playoff win streak ends with loss to Los Alamitos in regional final

The Lancers' 15-game postseason winning run comes to a close in the CIF SoCal Division III Regional title game.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Bishop Amat's boys soccer team had won 15 consecutive playoff games, but their streak came to an end on Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Los Alamitos in the CIF State Southern California Division III Regional final. The Griffins scored two unanswered goals in the first half to take a 2-0 lead, and while Bishop Amat got a goal back in the second half, they were unable to find the equalizer.

Why it matters

Bishop Amat had been one of the most dominant teams in the playoffs over the past two seasons, winning two CIF Southern Section titles and one CIF State regional title. Their 15-game winning streak was a testament to the legacy set by the team's senior class, making this loss particularly disappointing for the program.

The details

Los Alamitos (18-15-2) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute when Ethan Phung scored on the rebound of a free kick. Phung then added a second goal in the 45th minute to make it 2-0. Bishop Amat (27-5-3) got a goal back in the 48th minute when Dylan Gonzalez scored, but they were unable to find the equalizer despite some late pressure. The Griffins were able to hold on for the 2-1 victory.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Los Alamitos will face Watsonville in the CIF State championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Steve Jimenez

The head coach of the Bishop Amat boys soccer team.

Ethan Phung

A player for the Los Alamitos Griffins who scored both of their goals in the match.

Dylan Gonzalez

A player for the Bishop Amat Lancers who scored their lone goal in the match.

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What they’re saying

“It's an 80 minute game. We played about 30 minutes of an 80 minute game. At these types of games, you got to put together a full match. And we didn't do that today.”

— Steve Jimenez, Bishop Amat head coach (ocregister.com)

What’s next

Los Alamitos will face Watsonville in the CIF State championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing end to their playoff run, Bishop Amat's senior class has left a lasting legacy for the program, having won two CIF Southern Section titles and one CIF State regional title over the past two seasons. This loss will only fuel their desire to continue that success in the future.