High School Soccer Playoffs Update

Quarterfinal matchups set for Southern Section boys teams

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

The high school soccer playoffs in Southern California's Southern Section are moving to the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Several top teams will face off in the Open Division pool play, including Placentia Valencia hosting a key matchup.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially popular ones like soccer, generate a lot of community interest and pride. These playoff games will determine which teams advance closer to the championship, making them important events for local fans and student-athletes.

The details

The Southern Section boys quarterfinal games will take place on Tuesday, February 17 at 5 p.m. local time. In the Open Division pool play, #4 seed Placentia Valencia will host an important matchup against another top team. The winners of these quarterfinal games will move on to the semifinals later this week.

  • The Southern Section boys quarterfinal games will be played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. local time.

The players

Placentia Valencia

A high school soccer team competing in the Southern Section Open Division quarterfinals.

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What’s next

The winners of the quarterfinal games will advance to the semifinals, which are scheduled for later this week.

The takeaway

These high school soccer playoff games are an exciting time for local communities, as teams compete to advance towards the championship. The quarterfinal matchups will be closely watched by fans eager to see which squads will move one step closer to the title.