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    CIF-SS boys soccer: Previews for JSerra, Anaheim, Laguna Beach and St. Margaret’s in CIF-SS finals
    • February 27, 2025

    CIF-SS BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Open Division

    Loyola (20-0-4) vs. JSerra (16-0-1)

    Where, when: El Modena, Friday, 5 p.m.

    Outlook: JSerra has won two CIF-SS boys soccer championships, the most recent in 2023. The Lions are led by seniors Gavin Allegaert, who has scored a team-high 19 goals, and Jake Tatch, who has scored 16 goals with 13 assists. JSerra won the Trinity League and in the Open Division playoffs defeated Arlington twice by 3-1 scores, tied Santa Monica 0-0 and defeated Santa Monica 3-2. Loyola has won four championships, the most recent in 2016. The Cubs went 10-0 in the Mission League. In the playoffs they tied Mater Dei twice 1-1 including a win on penalty kicks in their second game, and beat Hart twice by 1-0 scores. Loyola senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell has 15 shutouts. Senior forward Will Hoshek has scored 20 goals for the Cubs.

    JSerra defender Tanner Casey protects the ball from Mater Dei players during a Trinity League game between the two teams on Friday, January 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
    JSerra defender Tanner Casey protects the ball from Mater Dei players during a Trinity League game between the two teams on Friday, January 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

    Division 3

    Anaheim (10-3-6) vs. Warren

    Where, when: Veterans Stadium, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

    Outlook: Anaheim has won two CIF-SS boys soccer championships, the most recent in 2014. The Colonists finished second to Magnolia in the Coast League. In the playoffs they beat San Marcos 1-0, Saugus 4-3, Katella on penalty kicks and Montclair 2-0. Anaheim is led by seniors Rodrigo Estrada, Josue Mendoza and Antonio Villafana. Warren won the Gateway League championship. The Bears in the playoffs defeated Fountain Valley on penalty kicks, Banning 5-0, Beaumont 2-0 and Torrance 3-1. Warren’s top players are senior Ezequiel Santana and junior Alexander Berelleza.

    Division 4

    Laguna Beach (15-5-5) vs. Yucaipa (14-7-4)

    Where, when: El Modena High, Saturday, 1 p.m.

    Outlook: Laguna Beach has won five boys soccer championships, with the latest one in 2002. The Breakers won the Pacific Coast League championship this season. In the playoffs they defeated South Hills 1-0, Indian Springs 3-2, Long Beach Poly 2-1 and Santa Ana 2-1. Senior Julian Reichel has scored nine goals with six assists. Senior Dylan Petrie-Norris has scored seven goals with nine assists. Yucaipa finished fourth in the six-team Citrus Belt League. In the playoffs the Thunderbirds beat Dos Pueblos 2-0, Pacifica 1-0, California 2-1 and Beckman 2-1.

    Division 6

    Channel Islands (11-6-4) vs. St. Margaret’s (11-6-5)

    Where, when: St. Margaret’s High, Saturday, 6 p.m.

    Outlook: Channel Islands won a CIF-SS championship in 2020. The Raiders finished third in the seven-team Citrus Coast League. In the playoffs they beat Windward 3-0, Riverside Prep 2-0, Amino Leadership 1-0 and Hillcrest 3-0. St. Margaret’s is in a CIF-SS boys soccer final for the first time since 2019. The Tartans won the championship in 2003. St. Margaret’s finished third in the eight-team Pacific Coast League. The Tartans have playoff wins – all by 1-0 scores – over Segerstrom, Garden Grove, Lawndale and Pioneer.

     Orange County Register 

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