Cats picked second in OEC poll

The 2025 women's soccer season opens the season next Tuesday when the Bobcats host MiraCosta College at 3:00 PM as part of a double-header with the men.  Saddleback was edged by Cypress College in the Orange Empire Conference Sports Information Directors Poll that was released on Monday.

Saddleback and Cypress both advanced to the 3C2A State Tournament last season and both ended up losing to eventual state champion Folsom Lake College.  Saddleback won the state title in 2022 while Cypress lost in the state finals in each of the past two seasons. 

Saddleback and Cypress both finished with four first place votes in the poll.  Santiago Canyon finished third in the poll, with a pair of second place votes.

Saddleback opens the campaign next Tuesday when it hosts MiraCosta College at 3:00 PM inside the stadium.  The Bobcats return a number of players from last season, including three players off the All-Orange Empire Conference Team.  Jinan Said was a first team selection after scoring 12 goals and 10 assists last fall.  Allison Lozano was a second team selection along with keeper Gloria Gomez, giving Saddleback returning strength in every section of the field. 

OEC Sports Information Directors Preseason Poll: