Los Gatos' Abby Nelson scores hat trick in CCS semifinal win

Wildcats advance to first Division I championship game since 2014

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Los Gatos High School's girls soccer team is headed to the Central Coast Section (CCS) Division I championship game after a dominant 3-0 victory over Mitty High School. The hero of the match was Wildcats forward Abby Nelson, who scored all three goals for Los Gatos to complete a hat trick performance.

Why it matters

This marks the first time since 2014 that Los Gatos has reached the CCS Division I title game, showcasing the team's resurgence and Abby Nelson's emergence as a star player. The win also denies Mitty, a perennial powerhouse, a chance to defend its CCS championship.

The details

Abby Nelson scored in the 15th, 35th, and 72nd minutes to lead Los Gatos to the convincing victory over Mitty. The Wildcats' defense was also stifling, keeping a clean sheet and limiting Mitty's scoring opportunities throughout the match.

  • The CCS Division I semifinal match took place on February 25, 2026.
  • Abby Nelson scored her three goals in the 15th, 35th, and 72nd minutes of the game.

The players

Abby Nelson

A forward for the Los Gatos High School girls soccer team who scored a hat trick in the CCS semifinal match.

Los Gatos High School

The high school whose girls soccer team advanced to the CCS Division I championship game for the first time since 2014.

Mitty High School

The high school whose girls soccer team was defeated by Los Gatos in the CCS semifinal match.

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What they’re saying

“Abby has been a force for us all season, and she really stepped up in a big moment today. I'm so proud of how our team played and competed against a tough Mitty squad.”

— Jill Thompson, Head Coach, Los Gatos High School Girls Soccer (Mercury News)

What’s next

Los Gatos will face the winner of the other CCS Division I semifinal match in the championship game on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Abby Nelson's hat trick performance led Los Gatos to its first CCS Division I title game appearance in over a decade, showcasing the team's resurgence and Nelson's emergence as a star player in the region.