Santa Cruz County Qualifies 3 Boys Soccer Teams for CCS Playoffs

Watsonville High School returns to the postseason, joining Harbor and Soquel High Schools.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Three high school boys soccer teams from Santa Cruz County have qualified for the 2026 Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, up one from last season with the re-emergence of Watsonville High School. The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion Harbor High School and Soquel High School will also represent the county in the CCS postseason.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the CCS playoffs is a significant achievement for these Santa Cruz County high school soccer programs, as it allows them to compete at a high level against some of the top teams in the region. This extended postseason run also provides the players with more opportunities to showcase their skills and bond as a team.

The details

The three Santa Cruz County teams that qualified for the 2026 CCS playoffs are Harbor High School, the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion, Soquel High School, and Watsonville High School, which is returning to the postseason after missing out last year.

  • The 2026 CCS boys soccer playoffs will take place in February and March 2026.

The players

Harbor High School

The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion boys soccer team.

Soquel High School

A Santa Cruz County high school boys soccer team that qualified for the 2026 CCS playoffs.

Watsonville High School

A Santa Cruz County high school boys soccer team that is returning to the CCS playoffs after missing out last season.

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The takeaway

The qualification of three Santa Cruz County high school boys soccer teams for the 2026 CCS playoffs is a testament to the strength and resilience of the local soccer programs, which continue to produce talented players and competitive teams year after year.