Chapel Hill and Pebblebrook Set for Soccer Showdown

Longtime rivals meet again with playoff implications on the line

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Chapel Hill High School's soccer team will host Pebblebrook High School on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the region. Both squads are coming off recent victories and will look to extend their winning streaks in the pivotal contest.

Why it matters

This game carries significant playoff implications, as Chapel Hill and Pebblebrook are vying for positioning in the postseason. The teams have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years, with Chapel Hill holding a 4-0 advantage in their last four meetings dating back to 2022.

The details

Chapel Hill is riding high after a 2-0 win over Lithia Springs on Monday, led by goals from Delaney Jones and Lainey Herlihy. Pebblebrook also enters the match on a positive note, having routed Lithia Springs 6-0 in their home opener last Friday. In the teams' previous matchup in 2025, Chapel Hill edged Pebblebrook 3-1.

  • The game will be played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chapel Hill has won the last 4 meetings between the two teams dating back to February 2022.

The players

Delaney Jones

A key offensive contributor for Chapel Hill, scoring one of the team's two goals in their recent win over Lithia Springs.

Lainey Herlihy

Also scored a goal for Chapel Hill in their victory over Lithia Springs, giving her and Jones a combined 3 goals on the season.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for a tough battle against a very talented Pebblebrook squad. This is a big game with playoff seeding on the line.”

— Coach Sarah Johnson, Head Coach, Chapel Hill High School (maxpreps.com)

What’s next

The winner of Tuesday's game will take a big step towards securing a higher playoff seed in the upcoming postseason tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Chapel Hill and Pebblebrook is a must-see event for local soccer fans, as the two teams have developed an intense rivalry in recent years. The outcome could have major implications on the playoff picture in the region.