Santa Margarita girls soccer faced tough luck in a 2-0 loss to Santiago in the CIF-SS Open final, despite generating more scoring chances and feeling they were the better team.

The Big Picture

The Eagles went through a challenging season but managed to reach the championship game, only to fall short against Santiago.

By the Numbers
  • Santiago defeated Santa Margarita 2-0 in the CIF-SS Open Division final.
  • Santiago had a 16-match unbeaten streak leading up to the final.
State of Play
  • Santiago scored in the ninth minute and added a penalty kick goal in the second half.
  • Santa Margarita's Faith George and Molly MacMillan had key scoring chances but couldn't convert.
  • The Eagles displayed strong play but fell short in finishing their opportunities.
What's Next

Santa Margarita and Santiago may face each other again in the regional tournament next week.

Bottom Line

Despite feeling unlucky in the final, Santa Margarita's girls soccer team displayed resilience and talent throughout the season, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the upcoming regional tournament.