Analy, Cardinal Newman Clinch NBL Soccer Titles

Analy boys and Cardinal Newman girls win league championships in close matches

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Analy High School boys soccer team and the Cardinal Newman High School girls soccer team both clinched North Bay League (NBL) titles this week with narrow victories. Analy defeated Healdsburg 1-0 to win the NBL Redwood division, while Cardinal Newman shut out Montgomery 3-0 to claim the NBL Oak title. Several other local teams also had strong performances in league play.

Why it matters

The NBL soccer titles are significant achievements for Analy and Cardinal Newman, two of the top high school soccer programs in the North Bay region. The wins highlight the competitive nature of high school soccer in the area and set up the teams for potential deep runs in the upcoming North Coast Section playoffs.

The details

For Analy, Mateo Cortez scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the second half to give the Tigers the victory over Healdsburg. The win moves Analy to 19-0-2 on the season and 6-0-1 in league play. Cardinal Newman, meanwhile, got goals from Nathali Mendoza, Ane Fahey, and Lily Haggin to shut out Montgomery and clinch the NBL Oak title. The Cardinals are currently ranked No. 3 in the North Coast Section.

  • On Wednesday, February 12, 2026, Analy defeated Healdsburg 1-0 to clinch the NBL Redwood division title.
  • Also on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, Cardinal Newman defeated Montgomery 3-0 to win the NBL Oak division title.

The players

Analy High School

A high school in Santa Rosa, California that fields a successful boys soccer team, having won the NBL Redwood division title in two of the last three seasons.

Cardinal Newman High School

A high school in Santa Rosa, California that fields a top-ranked girls soccer team, having won the NBL Oak division title in three of the last four seasons.

Mateo Cortez

A player for the Analy High School boys soccer team who scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick to defeat Healdsburg and clinch the NBL Redwood division title.

Nathali Mendoza

A player for the Cardinal Newman High School girls soccer team who scored a goal and had an assist in the team's 3-0 victory over Montgomery to win the NBL Oak division title.

Ane Fahey

A player for the Cardinal Newman High School girls soccer team who scored a goal in the team's 3-0 victory over Montgomery to win the NBL Oak division title.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Both Analy and Cardinal Newman will wrap up their regular seasons on Friday, February 14, 2026 before heading into the North Coast Section playoffs next week.

The takeaway

The victories by Analy and Cardinal Newman highlight the strength of high school soccer in the North Bay region, with both teams establishing themselves as consistent contenders for league and section titles. The close nature of the matches also underscores the competitive balance in the NBL, setting the stage for an exciting postseason.