Freshman star Sadie Siedel scores game-winner for O'Dowd

Bishop O'Dowd advances to NorCal championship game

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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First-year sensation Sadie Siedel's second-half goal helped Bishop O'Dowd defeat Los Gatos in the CIF NorCal Division I semifinal, sending the team to the championship game.

Why it matters

Siedel's heroics as a freshman highlight the rising talent in the Bishop O'Dowd program, which has become a powerhouse in Northern California high school sports.

The details

Sadie Siedel, a standout freshman player, scored the game-winning goal in the second half to lead Bishop O'Dowd to a victory over Los Gatos in the CIF NorCal Division I semifinal. The win advances O'Dowd to the championship game.

  • The game was played on March 5, 2026.

The players

Sadie Siedel

A freshman star player for Bishop O'Dowd who scored the game-winning goal.

Bishop O'Dowd

A high school in the San Francisco Bay Area that has become a powerhouse in Northern California high school sports.

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What they’re saying

“I was so excited”

— Sadie Siedel, Freshman player (Mercury News)

What’s next

Bishop O'Dowd will play in the CIF NorCal Division I championship game on March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Sadie Siedel's game-winning goal as a freshman highlights the rising talent and success of the Bishop O'Dowd high school sports program in Northern California.