Boy's Soccer 2025-2026

Boys Soccer Earns #15 Seed, Set for Fourth Meeting with Richmond in NCS Opener

 

Monday, February 16, 2026 - The Saint Mary’s Boys Soccer team is headed to the Division II North Coast Section playoffs after a strong postseason push that saw them reach the TCAL Championship. The Panthers fell just short in a 1-0 loss to Albany, with the game decided in the final minute.

Now earning the #15 seed in the Division II North Coast Section Boys Soccer Championships, Saint Mary’s will travel to face a familiar opponent in Richmond High School.

This matchup will mark the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. During the regular season, the Panthers and Oilers battled to a 2-2 draw and later a 0-0 tie. They met again in the TCAL Semifinals, where Saint Mary’s showed resilience after trailing 0-2 at halftime. The Panthers responded with a four-goal second half to earn a 4-2 victory and advance to the championship match.

Friday’s contest is expected to bring similar elements — rainy conditions, a road environment, and another tightly contested battle between two teams that know each other well.

Offensively, the Panthers are led by senior Timothy Hamp, who has tallied 17 goals this season. Arlo Roeske and Emmett Bates have provided additional firepower with 12 and 11 goals respectively, giving Saint Mary’s a balanced and dangerous attack heading into postseason play.

If the Panthers advance, they will face the winner of Newark Memorial and Mt. Diablo in the next round.

With familiarity, resilience, and scoring power on their side, Saint Mary’s looks to continue its postseason run.

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Panthers Fall in Championship Thriller, Await NCS Bracket Reveal

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - The Saint Mary’s Panthers came up just short in the championship match tonight at Albany High School, falling 1-0 in a hard-fought battle against Albany.

The two teams were no strangers to close contests. During the regular season, the Panthers and Albany played to a draw in their first meeting. In the second matchup, Saint Mary’s held a 1-0 lead until the 67th minute before Albany found two late goals to secure a narrow 2-1 victory. Every meeting between the two programs this season has been decided by the slimmest of margins.

Tonight was no different.

With a disciplined defensive effort and a strong game plan, the Panthers controlled key stretches of the match and looked poised to push the game into overtime. However, late in regulation, Albany capitalized on a corner kick opportunity, converting the set piece for the lone goal of the night to secure the 1-0 championship win.

Despite the result, Saint Mary’s closes the regular campaign with an impressive 9-4-5 record, highlighted by a signature road victory at Richmond and multiple tightly contested matches against top competition.

The Panthers now turn their attention to the upcoming North Coast Section Boys Soccer Championship bracket release on Sunday. With their body of work this season, Saint Mary’s could find itself placed in the Division II bracket as they prepare for postseason play.

Stay tuned as the Panthers await their next opportunity to compete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panthers Rally Past Richmond to Advance to TCAL Championship

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - The Saint Mary’s Boys Soccer team delivered a resilient performance Tuesday night, defeating Richmond High School 4-2 in the TCAL Semifinals on a cold and rainy evening.

Richmond struck first, capitalizing on a rebound opportunity despite a strong initial save attempt from goalkeeper DeMarco Cruz. The Oilers added a second goal before halftime, taking a 2-0 lead and momentum into the break.

The Panthers responded with urgency and determination in the second half.

Senior Tim Hamp ignited the comeback, scoring two goals within the first six minutes after halftime to even the match at 2-2 and shift the energy in Saint Mary’s favor.

With 14 minutes remaining, Emmett Bates delivered the go-ahead goal in spectacular fashion, striking from 30 yards out to give the Panthers a 3-2 advantage. The momentum continued as Arlo Roeske added an insurance goal late in the half to seal the 4-2 victory.

With the win, Saint Mary’s advances to the TCAL Championship Game on Thursday, where they will face regular season champion Albany at 6:00 p.m. on Cougar Field.

The Panthers will look to carry their second-half momentum into the title match as they compete for the TCAL crown.

Saint Mary’s Advances to TCAL Semifinals with 2–1 Win Over El Cerrito

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Saint Mary’s faced El Cerrito in the Quarterfinals of the TCAL Playoffs with confidence, having earned a tie (0–0) and a win (1–0) in their two regular-season meetings.

The Panthers struggled to find their rhythm early, showing low energy in the first half and generating limited scoring opportunities. El Cerrito capitalized and took a 1–0 lead into halftime.

The second half, however, told a very different story. Saint Mary’s made key adjustments and emerged with renewed intensity and purpose. In the 50th minute, Tim Hamp found the back of the net to level the match, with the assist coming from Luigi Di Domenico.

Just ten minutes later, the Panthers struck again when Emmet Bates scored the go-ahead goal, assisted by Mateo Quintero. From there, Saint Mary’s remained composed and disciplined defensively, holding off El Cerrito’s late push to secure the 2–1 victory.

With the win, Saint Mary’s advances to the TCAL Semifinals, where they will face Richmond High School. The Panthers and Oilers tied twice during the regular season, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup.

The semifinal match will take place Tuesday at Richmond High School, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 PM.

Panthers Fall in Hard-Fought Crosstown Battle with Albany

 

Wednesday, January 7, 20225 - Saint Mary’s entered today’s matchup against cross-town rival Albany High School determined to put together a strong performance on their home field. The opening minutes saw Albany play the role of aggressor, generating multiple shots on goal, though none found the back of the net.

As the first half progressed, the Panthers began to shift the momentum. Saint Mary’s applied consistent pressure and controlled possession, forcing Albany to defend for extended stretches. That pressure paid off with 6:27 remaining in the first half, as the Panthers capitalized to score the opening goal of the match. Saint Mary’s held firm defensively and carried a 1–0 advantage into halftime.

The second half followed a similar script, with the Panthers continuing to press and limiting Albany’s ability to build play in Saint Mary’s half of the field. Despite the sustained pressure, Albany found an equalizer at the 14-minute mark, converting on a corner kick to tie the match at 1–1.

Both teams battled through the remainder of regulation and into extra time, with neither side willing to give an inch. Late in extra time, Albany was awarded a corner kick and converted, taking a 2–1 lead. The match was ended immediately following the goal, handing Saint Mary’s its first league loss of the season.

The Panthers will look to respond quickly as they return to action Friday against Richmond.