The 2011-2012 regular season is officially over, but there will be one more game before the CIF-SS playoffs begin next week.

Mission Viejo (9-8-4, 2-4-2) will host Trabuco Hills (8-8-5, 2-4-2) Friday in a battle of teams looking for the third and final automatic playoff berth in the South Coast League.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

The Diablos forced the extra match by virtue of their 2-1 road victory over the Mustangs on Wednesday.  Trabuco Hills defeated Mission Viejo 3-2 on January 17th.

It is the second straight year that Trabuco Hills has been forced to play an extra match for the final automatic playoff berth in the South Coast League. The Mustangs defeated Aliso Niguel 3-2 in last year’s league playoff behind a hat trick from Jenny Konishi.

On the final scheduled day of regular season action, here is a look at some of Thursday’s results.

In the Sunset League:

Newport Harbor 1, Fountain Valley 0: Jill Messersmith tallied the lone goal of the match in the first half, as the Sailors (8-10-3, 6-3-1) defeated the Barons (6-13-3, 2-7-1) at Fountain Valley. Newport Harbor finishes the season with No. 3 seed from the Sunset League.

Huntington Beach 2, Marina 1: Jordan Bradley and Natalie Raineri scored goals in the Oilers (7-8-4, 3-5-2) win over the Vikings (4-17-2, 2-8) at Huntington Beach.

In the Golden West League:

Segerstrom 2, Ocean View 1: Second half goals from Cindy Maradiaga and Vivian Vega helped the Jaguars (13-2-2, 8-1-1) rally to defeat the Seahawks (18-6-1, 8-2) and clinch the league title.

Loara 2, Orange 1: Cierra Boaz and Jocelyn Cosio scored goals, as the Saxons (14-4-3, 6-3-1) defeated the Panthers at Loara. The Saxons will be the league’s No. 3 seeded team for the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs.

In the Empire League:

Yorba Linda 3, Kennedy 1: Lucia Cruz, Kayley French, and Emily Shleppey each scored a goal, as the Mustangs (14-11-2, 8-3-1) beat the Fighting Irish (11-12-2, 6-6) at Yorba Linda. The Mustangs will be the Empire League’s No. 2 seed in the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs.

Cypress 1, Pacifica 0: A second half goal from Alex Bachman was the difference in the Centurions (15-9-3, 7-4-1) win over the Mariners (9-9-8, 6-5-1) at Pacifica. Cypress finishes third in the Empire League, with Pacifica claiming the fourth and final automatic playoff berth.

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With the playoff picture beginning to take shape, here is a look at some of Wednesday’s results.

In the Century League:

No. 7 Esperanza 5, El Modena 1: Jill Parker scored a goal and had two assists to help the visiting Aztecs (16-6-4, 9-3) clinched their second straight league title over the Vanguards (4-12-5, 2-10). Alyssa Regalado and Paulina Good each recorded a goal and assist for Esperanza.

No. 5 Villa Park 0, No. 7 Canyon 0: Behind Mia Hummel’s 13 saves, the Comanches (15-5-4, 8-3-1) and Spartans (17-5-4, 8-3-1) played to a scoreless tie at Fred Kelly Stadium. By virtue of their 3-2 win over the Spartans in January, Canyon will be the No. 2 league seed in the CIF playoffs, with Villa Park earning the No. 3 league seed.

Foothill 0, Brea Olinda 0: Paulina Serna and Tommie Valentine combined for eight saves as the Knights (9-5-9, 5-4-3) and Wildcats (8-9-6, 5-5-2) played to a tie at Foothill. The tie helped Foothill earn the final automatic league playoff berth.

In the Orange League:

Katella 1, Magnolia 0: Zaira Magana scored the only goal of the match in the first half, as the Orange League champion Knights (16-5-2, 9-1) defeated the Sentinels (3-12-3, 2-6-2) at Katella.

Santa Ana Valley 3, Savanna 0: Amayrani Crostobal, Genesis Alonso, and Brenda Chopin scored goals, as the host Falcons (9-13-3, 5-4-1) topped the Rebels (3-13-1, 3-7). Santa Ana Valley will be the No. 3 league seed in the CIF playoffs.

In the Orange Coast League:

Laguna Beach 3, Saddleback 1: Marina Paul recorded a goal and an assist, as the Breakers clinched the first league title in the history of the program with a win over the Roadrunners (3-17-3, 0-8-2) at Laguna Beach.

Godinez 1, Calvary Chapel 0: Sandy Jimenez scored the lone goal of the match in the second half, as the Grizzlies (14-7-4, 5-1-4) clinched the No. 2 league seed for the CIF playoffs with a win over the Eagles (8-6-7, 4-1-5). Ashton McKeown had 11 saves for Calvary Chapel, which earned the league’s No. 3 automatic playoff seed.

Estancia 5, Costa Mesa 0: Heather Flores recorded a hat trick, as the Eagles (9-8-6, 4-2-4) defeated the Mustangs (3-14-7, 0-7-3) at Estancia. Alondra Guzman scored twice for the Estancia, who finished fourth in league and will be looking to earn a wildcard CIF berth.

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San Clemente's Danielle Mellem and Aliso Niguel's Ashley McCutcheon battle for the ball in the teams' first league meeting on January 17th.

Here is a quick breakdown of Wednesday’s South Coast League showdown between No. 1 Aliso Niguel and No. 3 San Clemente.

No. 1 Aliso Niguel Wolverines (15-0-4, 5-0-2) at No. 3 San Clemente Tritons (13-2-7, 4-0-3)

Where and When: at San Clemente High, 5 p.m.

What’s at stake: The South Coast League Championship. (Aliso Niguel is 5-0-2 in league and currently one point ahead of San Clemente who is 4-0-3)

Season Series: (Aliso Niguel leads season series 1-0-1)

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Canyon's Mikayla Arcebido (15) scored the match-winning goal in overtime in the teams previous meeting.

Here is a quick breakdown of Wednesday’s Century League showdown between No. 5 Villa Park and No. 7 Canyon.

No. 5 Villa Park Spartans (17-5-2, 8-3) vs. Canyon Comanches (15-4-3, 8-3)

Where and When: Fred Kelly Stadium, 7 p.m.

What’s at Stake: The Century League Championship. (Villa Park, Canyon, and Esperanza are each 8-3)

Season series: (Canyon leads 1-0)

Previous meeting:

January 20th-Century League

Canyon 3, Villa Park 2, OT: One of the regular season’s best matches took place in the teams’ first meeting. The Spartans marched to a 2-0 lead at the intermission behind first half goals from Naydeen Cabalo and Cassidy Hodson. But the Comanches cut the lead in half on a goal early in the second half by Taylor Alderete. Then in the 69th minute, Canyon’s Breanna Carrillo tied the match on a free kick. Both teams had scoring chances before the end of regulation, but were unable to convert. Six minutes into overtime, Camila Espindola-Villarino threaded a perfect pass to Mikayla Arcebido, who rolled a shot into the back of the net for the match-winner.

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The Valencia girls soccer team celebrates after defeating Pacifica 5-1 to clinch the Empire League title. Photo courtesy of Brian Staude.

Here is a glance at Tuesday’s action from around the county.

In the Academy League:

St. Margaret’s 9, Brethren Christian 0: Alexa Barbaresi scored twice and added an assist, as St. Margaret’s (13-4-4, 8-0-1) blanked the Warriors to clinch its fourth straight league title. McKenna Marmelstein and McCaully Patch each added a goal and an assist.

In the Empire League:

Valencia 5, Pacifica 1: Kiersten Gamba scored four goals, as the Tigers (16-4-4, 10-2) clinched the Empire League title with a win over the Mariners (9-8-8, 6-4-1) at Valencia.

Cypress 2, Yorba Linda 0: Lexy Gerrits and Alexia Morales scored overtime goals, as the Centurions (14-9-2, 6-4-1) beat the Mustangs (13-11-2, 7-3-1) at Cypress.

In Golden West League:

Ocean View 3, Santa Ana 0: Casey Dooley, Kelly Dooley, and Jade Kratovil scored goals, as the Seahawks (18-5-1, 8-1) defeated the Saints (7-9-2, 3-6)

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Here is a look at some of Monday’s action from around the county.

In the Century League:

Brea Olinda 2, No. 5 Villa Park 1, OT: Aly Moon scored the game winner in overtime, as the Wildcats (8-9-5, 5-5-1) slipped past the Spartans (17-5-3, 8-3) at Brea Olinda. Emily Carmen also scored for Brea Olinda.

No. 7 Canyon 3, El Modena 1: Taylor Alderete scored twice, as the Comanches (15-5-3, 8-3) moved into a three-way tie for first place with a win over the Vanguards at Fred Kelly Stadium. Camila Espindola-Villarino also scored for Canyon.

Foothill 3, El Dorado 0: Sarah Hershbain tallied two goals to lead the Knights (9-5-8, 5-4-2) over the Golden Hawks (6-15-2, 1-10-1) at Foothill.

In the Orange League:

Katella 4, Century 0: Behind two goals from Karina Quintero, the Knights (15-5-2, 8-1) shut down the Centurions (5-10-4, 1-6-2) at Century. Syprus Ohanesian and Larissa Ureno added a goal apiece for Katella.

Anaheim 3, Santa Ana Valley 2: Rosario Gonzalez scored twice and added an assist, as the Colonists (9-4-3, 6-2-1) broke a halftime tie to edge the Falcons (8-13-3, 4-4-1) at Anaheim. Jessica Reyes scored twice for Santa Ana Valley.

Magnolia 1, Savanna 0: Shelby Coombs tallied a first half, as the Sentinels (3-11-3, 2-5-2) slipped by the Rebels (3-12-1, 3-6) at Savanna.

In the Orange Coast League:

Calvary Chapel 3, Costa Mesa 0: Hayley Gonzales had a goal and an assist, as the Eagles (8-5-7, 4-0-5) scored three times in the second half to defeat the Mustangs (3-13-7, 0-6-3) at Centennial Park. Kennady Rose and Kaila Ames also scored for Calvary Chapel.

Estancia 4, Saddleback 0: Heather Flores scored twice in the Eagles (8-8-6, 3-2-4) win over the Roadrunners (3-16-3, 0-7-2) at Estancia. Marlene Calderon and Alondra Guzman each scored a goal for Estancia.

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Here are the latest CIF-SS Division 1 rankings.

1. Aliso Niguel

2. Corona del Mar

3. San Clemente

4. Dana Hills

5. Esperanza

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