Sonoma Academy Won North Central League Title
Sonoma Academy secured a 4-3 comeback victory over Calistoga to clinch its sixth consecutive soccer league championship.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Soccer
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Sonoma Academy rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat Calistoga 4-3 in Santa Rosa. The victory extended Sonoma Academy's undefeated season to 16 wins and secured their sixth straight North Central League II title.
Why it matters
The match was decided by a controversial officiating reversal that allowed a late goal to stand after an initial handball ruling. This victory keeps Sonoma Academy undefeated as they move forward in their season.
Sonoma Academy achieved a 4-3 win to maintain an undefeated 16-0 record and claim their sixth consecutive title. Maddox Rogers led the offense with three goals in the match.
The players
Sonoma Academy
This is a secondary school that has maintained an undefeated boys soccer record this season.
Calistoga
This is a school sports team that finished the match with a season record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties.
Maddox Rogers
He is a player for Sonoma Academy who scored three goals in the league title match.
Cole Cantrell
He is a player for Sonoma Academy who scored the winning goal for his team.
The details
Calistoga held a 3-0 lead early in the second half before Sonoma Academy mounted a four-goal comeback, capped by Cole Cantrell's decisive strike. Referees conferred following the winning goal to overturn an initial handball call, while a late scoring attempt by Calistoga was nullified by an offside ruling.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Sonoma Academy won the league title match in Santa Rosa.
This Friday: Calistoga is scheduled to play Point Arena.
Next Friday: Sonoma Academy will play Anderson Valley.
Season Trajectory
Sonoma Academy's win solidifies their position at the top of the North Central League II championship series for the sixth straight year. This result forces Calistoga to recalibrate its standing as they head into their final scheduled match of the season.
The match result establishes Sonoma Academy as the definitive top seed heading into their upcoming game against Anderson Valley. Calistoga will need to recover from the loss in time to maintain their positioning in their match against Point Arena.
The takeaway
Maintaining composure during a multi-goal deficit is a critical factor for success in high-stakes championship matches. Sonoma Academy proved that consistent pressure in the second half can overcome even significant early game disadvantages.
What happens next
Sonoma Academy will face Anderson Valley on Friday, October 23, 2026. Calistoga is scheduled to face Point Arena this Friday, October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on league standings and tournament results, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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