Oaks Christian's Alexandra Stoddard has been recognized as the CIF-Southern Section Girls Water Polo Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, marking a second consecutive title for her and her team. Her exceptional performance included blocking three five-meter penalties during crucial playoff matches. The All-CIF selections honored 41 local athletes across six sports, with the most selections in girls soccer, showcasing outstanding individual and team achievements throughout the winter season.

By the Numbers
  • 41 local athletes received All-CIF honors across six sports for the winter season.
  • 14 girls soccer players from six schools were named to the All-CIF teams, the most selections of any sport.
State of Play
  • Oaks Christian's girls water polo team has secured back-to-back CIF-SS titles.
  • Nine local athletes from various schools have been named to the All-CIF teams in girls basketball alone.
What's Next

The momentum from this season's successes is expected to carry into next year's competitions, particularly for the standout athletes like Stoddard, who has aspirations of competing at an Olympic level. Schools will likely build on their programs with the recognition gained this year.

Bottom Line

This year's All-CIF selections spotlight not only individual achievements but also the growing strength and competitiveness of local athletic programs, setting a promising tone for future sports seasons.