Division 5, 5-AA Boys and Girls Soccer Titles Up for Grabs

Championship games set for Thursday at Grossmont and Montgomery High Schools

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The CIF San Diego Section soccer championships will take place on Thursday, with the Division 5 and 5-AA titles up for grabs in both the boys' and girls' tournaments. The matchups feature several high-performing teams from the San Diego area, including Lincoln, Bayfront Charter, Chula Vista Learning Center, High Tech-North County, Preuss UCSD, Coastal Academy, River Valley, and Calvin Christian.

Why it matters

These championship games represent the culmination of the high school soccer season in San Diego, with teams vying for the prestigious CIF titles. The outcomes will determine which schools and players emerge as the top programs in their respective divisions, cementing their legacies and potentially opening doors for future opportunities.

The details

In the boys' Division 5 final, No. 5 seed Lincoln will take on No. 2 seed Bayfront Charter, while the Division 5-AA matchup features No. 2 Chula Vista Learning Center against No. 1 High Tech-North County. On the girls' side, No. 2 Preuss UCSD faces off against No. 1 Coastal Academy in Division 5, and No. 2 River Valley battles No. 1 Calvin Christian in Division 5-AA.

  • The championship games will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, available online or at the venue with credit/debit card (no cash).

The players

Lincoln

A No. 5 seed that had to win three playoff games to reach the Division 5 boys' final, outscoring opponents 12-6.

Bayfront Charter

The No. 2 seed in the Division 5 boys' tournament, with a 16-9-4 record and wins over High Tech-Mesa and High Tech-Chula Vista in the playoffs.

Chula Vista Learning Center

The No. 2 seed in the Division 5-AA boys' tournament, with a 19-2-4 record and two playoff wins by a combined score of 13-0.

High Tech-North County

The No. 1 seed in the Division 5-AA boys' tournament, with a 13-13-1 record but an upset win over previously unbeaten Foothills Christian in the semifinals.

Preuss UCSD

The No. 2 seed in the Division 5 girls' tournament, with an 11-4-1 record and a 4-1 goal differential in the playoffs.

Coastal Academy

The No. 1 seed in the Division 5 girls' tournament, with a 14-4-2 record and an 8-1 goal differential in the playoffs.

River Valley

The No. 2 seed in the Division 5-AA girls' tournament, with a 13-2-2 record and a 1-0 win over Liberty Charter in the semifinals.

Calvin Christian

The No. 1 seed in the Division 5-AA girls' tournament, with a 15-4-1 record and two playoff wins by a combined score of 13-0.

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The takeaway

These championship games showcase the top high school soccer talent in the San Diego area, with several teams and players looking to cement their legacies and bring home CIF titles. The matchups feature a mix of high-seeded favorites and lower-seeded underdogs, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the 2026 soccer season.