High School Soccer Playoff Scores: Tuesday's Boys' and Girls' Results

Highlights from the Southern Section quarterfinal matchups across multiple divisions.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Los Angeles Times reported on the high school soccer playoff results from Tuesday's Southern Section quarterfinal games. The boys' Open Division saw #8 Orange Lutheran defeat #4 Placentia Valencia 1-0, while #2 Mater Dei beat #6 JSerra 4-3. In other divisions, Anaheim Canyon, Santa Monica, Sultana, Downey, Newport Harbor, Bishop Amat, Citrus Hill, Los Alamitos, Godinez, Channel Islands, and Calabasas all advanced with wins.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially popular ones like soccer, are an important part of the local community. These playoff results highlight the talented student-athletes and competitive nature of the Southern Section postseason, which generates excitement and pride among fans, families, and schools.

The details

The boys' soccer playoff games took place across multiple divisions in the Southern Section. In the Open Division pool play, #8 Orange Lutheran defeated #4 Placentia Valencia 1-0, while #2 Mater Dei beat #6 JSerra 4-3. Other division winners included Anaheim Canyon, Santa Monica, Sultana, Downey, Newport Harbor, Bishop Amat, Citrus Hill, Los Alamitos, Godinez, Channel Islands, and Calabasas.

  • The Southern Section boys' soccer quarterfinal games were played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Orange Lutheran

A high school soccer team that competed in the Open Division quarterfinals.

Placentia Valencia

A high school soccer team that competed in the Open Division quarterfinals.

Mater Dei

A high school soccer team that competed in the Open Division quarterfinals.

JSerra

A high school soccer team that competed in the Open Division quarterfinals.

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The takeaway

The high school soccer playoff results showcase the competitive spirit and talent of student-athletes in the Southern Section. These games generate excitement in local communities and highlight the dedication of the players, coaches, and fans involved in the postseason.