Burton Soccer Team Extends Winning Streak Against The Academy

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The Burton High School soccer team continued its recent dominance over rival The Academy - San Francisco, winning their eighth straight matchup in a close 3-2 victory. Miguel Sanchez and Michael Delgado each scored for Burton, who improved their record to 4-1 on the season. The Academy - San Francisco dropped to 0-3 with the loss.

Why it matters

The long-running rivalry between Burton and The Academy - San Francisco is one of the most closely watched high school soccer matchups in the San Francisco Bay Area. The two schools have developed a fierce on-field competition over the years, making each game an anticipated event for local fans and players.

The details

In the latest installment of the rivalry, Burton was able to edge out The Academy - San Francisco 3-2, continuing their recent dominance in the series. Miguel Sanchez and Michael Delgado each scored for the Pumas, who have now won 8 straight games against their crosstown foes. The win improved Burton's record to 4-1 on the season, while The Academy - San Francisco dropped to 0-3.

• The game was played on January 30, 2026.
• Burton previously defeated The Academy - San Francisco 5-0 at home on January 6, 2026.
• The Pumas also beat The Academy - San Francisco 8-0 at home on January 30, 2025.
• Burton's last loss to The Academy - San Francisco came on January 7, 2025, when they fell 3-0 on the road.

What’s next

Burton and The Academy - San Francisco will both face off against new opponents on Thursday, January 31st, with Burton taking on O'Connell and The Academy - San Francisco playing Wallenberg.