Fontana Soccer Team Loses Overtime Matchup Against Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Fontana falls short 3-2 despite strong effort against higher-ranked opponent

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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In a close overtime matchup, Fontana's soccer team lost 3-2 against The Palmdale Aerospace Academy on Thursday. While the loss dropped Fontana's record to 6-12-5, they put up a strong fight against an opponent ranked significantly higher in the MaxPreps California soccer rankings.

Why it matters

This game highlights the challenges faced by lower-ranked high school soccer teams as they compete against more highly ranked opponents. Fontana's performance shows their determination, even in the face of a significant rankings disadvantage.

The details

Fontana fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing 3-2 to The Palmdale Aerospace Academy in overtime. The Griffins, who are ranked 369th in California, proved too much for Fontana, who are ranked 865th in the state.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Fontana

A high school soccer team with a current record of 6-12-5.

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy

A high school soccer team ranked 369th in California, who defeated Fontana 3-2 in overtime.

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The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges faced by lower-ranked high school sports teams as they compete against more highly ranked opponents. However, Fontana's strong performance, despite the loss, shows their determination and the competitive spirit of high school athletics.