Santa Margarita girls soccer rallies to tie Oaks Christian, earns spot in finals

Coach says this year's young Eagles squad is unlike any other he's had

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Santa Margarita girls soccer team, dominated by underclassmen with seven sophomores and two freshmen in the starting lineup, rallied to tie Oaks Christian and earn a spot in the finals.

Why it matters

Santa Margarita's ability to compete at a high level despite their youth shows the strength of the program and the potential of the young players to lead the team to success in the future.

The details

The Eagles were able to outplay Oaks Christian at their home field, but were unable to score a goal. However, they were able to rally and earn a tie, securing their spot in the finals.

  • The game took place on February 22, 2026.

The players

Craig Bull

The head coach of the Santa Margarita girls soccer team.

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What they’re saying

“We actually outplayed them at our field and it was especially tough to not get a goal,”

— Craig Bull, Head Coach (LA Daily News)

The takeaway

Santa Margarita's young team has shown their ability to compete at a high level, and their performance in this game demonstrates the strength of the program and the potential of the underclassmen to lead the team to success in the future.