Leland’s dramatic win comes from a Last-gasp goal in 90th minute

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Heartbreak for the Christopher Cougars, who were at 6-3 coming into the match and trying to make a mark in the Top Division.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USE THE PROMO CODE almasin30 for a discount on your first subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was a key matchup for the Christopher Cougars, who only had one loss in league competition prior to this match.&nbsp; Especially coming up from the B-League a year ago, where they went 6-2-2 in league play and 14-6-3 overall.&nbsp; Taking on the Heavyweights from Leland High School would be a measuring stick to gauge how far they've come and if they can hang with one of the top teams in the division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012357761477059033?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012357761477059033?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Leland Chargers were coming off of an impressive 2024-2025 campaign with a 2nd place finish in the A-League of the BVAL (Blossom Valley Athletic League) and a good showing at the CCS (Central Coast Section) tournament, while ending their run at the hands of the eventual CCS Division 1 and NorCal Division 1 Champions, the St. Francis Lancers.&nbsp; The Chargers came into this match at 6-2 overall and just one loss in league competition.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012359146381705433?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012359146381705433?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season coming down to the last 5-6 matches, it appears that the Chargers have a chance in competing for the title if they win out and hope Leigh drops a game or two. As for the Cougars, winning at least 4 or 5 of their remaining matches might get them into the playoffs. Hoping the best for both teams and hope to cover one of their matches either in the CCS or NorCal tourney.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012371132075151644?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012371132075151644?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Featured Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='146242' first='Allison' last='Park'] - Midfielder - 2027 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA - Illinois Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='206663' first='Kelsey' last='Lulenski'] - Defender - 2026 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA<strong> - </strong>California Baptist University Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Aylin Altinel - Forward - 2027 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='19876' first='Malia' last='Harding'] - Forward/Midfielder - 2026 -</strong> <strong>High School:</strong> Christopher, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='111247' first='Adalyn' last='Mosher'] - Goalkeeper - 2026 - High School: </strong>Christopher, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012371817537917079?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012371817537917079?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Evaluations:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='146242' first='Allison' last='Park'] - Midfielder - 2027 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA - Illinois Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146242"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698197c2a9c8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's a top-level player and always delivers. The Illinois commit is a leader in the Chargers attack. Although she had a few close shots and two pingers, her pressure up top keeps the defense on their toes. As the reigning ECNL player of the year, teams are always making sure to know where she is. Creating plays from the mid and hitting players in stride with quick and precise through passes are key elements of her game. Allison's ability to shake off defenders is a sight to see. With the ball at her feet, it is almost guaranteed for her to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Allison's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018548920150790442?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018548920150790442?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='206663' first='Kelsey' last='Lulenski'] - Defender - 2026 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA<strong> - </strong>California Baptist University Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["206663"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":349617,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698197c2a9d35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's a box-to-box player who can make plays on both ends of the pitch. The California Baptist University (CBU) commit made tough and clean challenges while winning the majority. Her strong runs clear paths, and she has the athleticism to make the critical passes and to take shots from range. Kelsey has the skills and size to compete at the next level, and it will be awesome to see how far she can lead her team in the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kelsey's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018553034729717974?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018553034729717974?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Aylin Altinel - Forward - 2027 - High School: </strong>Leland, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aylin Altinel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Leland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283244' first='Almaden' last='FC']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698197c2a9df5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She scored the clutch goal in the closing minute of the match. Her quick one-step move to free the defender and goalkeeper gave her a clean shot to the far post. Top-Level finish. She has 10 goals and 2 assists for the Chargers. Aylin was also active by providing high-pressure up top and made defenders choose to reset from the channels. Her quick feet and ability to close in on defenders holding the ball for a bit almost lead to additional scores. I really like her style of play and look forward to evaluating her at the club level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aylin's Clutch Goal:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012406615602037149?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2012406615602037149?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='19876' first='Malia' last='Harding'] - Forward/Midfielder - 2026 -</strong> <strong>High School:</strong> Christopher, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["19876"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":349618,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698197c2a9e59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's a player with quickness and a burst of speed. Malia is one of the Cougars' top players, as she scored 22 goals and contributed 13 assists throughout her high school career. I've evaluated her at the ECNL level, and she's definitely a certified goal scorer. Her ability to get win-backs and apply pressure up top makes her a dangerous player on both ends. One of the things that stood out was also her fitness, as she seemed to have a motor pushing her to all areas of the pitch. She's a high-energy player who leads by example.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malia's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018558366558416964?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018558366558416964?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='111247' first='Adalyn' last='Mosher'] - Goalkeeper - 2026 - High School: </strong>Christopher, CA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111247"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698197c2a9ea6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's made some key stops throughout the match. Her ability to anticipate the angles of attack placed her in position to make difficult stops. She commanded her defense, made long punts, and could play the ball at her feet. Adalyn came into this match with 5 shutouts. She currently has a record of 32 goals against with 286 saves in 36 matches. Her big-time stops definitely kept at least 3 goals off the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adalyn's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018562700016762943?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BayAreaSocScout/status/2018562700016762943?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leland Chargers - Team Picture</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":349621,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/02/IMG_1497-crop-3226x2118-1770100663.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-349621" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->