Ripon Girls Soccer Reaches 4th Straight Semifinal

Overcomes Placer in Overtime to Advance

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

The Ripon High School girls soccer team has reached the semifinal round for the fourth consecutive season after defeating Placer High School in overtime. The hard-fought match required extra time to determine the winner.

Why it matters

Ripon's girls soccer program has established itself as a consistent contender, reaching the semifinals four years in a row. This latest victory keeps their streak alive as they look to advance further in the playoffs.

The details

Ripon and Placer were evenly matched throughout the game, forcing overtime after finishing regulation tied. In the extra period, Ripon was able to find the game-winning goal to secure the victory and a spot in the semifinals.

  • The match took place on February 17, 2026.

The players

Ripon High School

The girls soccer team from Ripon, California that has reached the semifinals for the fourth consecutive season.

Placer High School

The girls soccer team from Placer, California that faced off against Ripon in the quarterfinal match.

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What’s next

Ripon will now advance to the semifinal round of the playoffs, where they will face a tough opponent as they look to end their streak of semifinal ousters.

The takeaway

Ripon's girls soccer program has established itself as a consistent contender, reaching the semifinals four years in a row. This latest victory showcases the team's resilience and determination as they continue their pursuit of a championship.