Santa Ana, CA — Mater Dei delivered a statement performance in the CIF Open Division Quarter‑Finals, rolling past Huntington Beach with an emphatic 5–0 victory to secure their spot in the upcoming CIF Semi‑Finals against Redondo Union. The scoring opened early when Natalie Goodwin struck a fantastic finish off a corner kick, with a half‑volley into the side netting to put the Monarchs ahead. The momentum only grew from there. Valentina Labuschagne continued her standout postseason with a goal of her own, adding to the tally while also creating chances for others with multiple assists in a commanding performance. Sophia Di Gerlando extended Mater Dei’s lead with a well‑timed header. The Monarchs also saw two exciting firsts: Seven Nguyen and Bonnie Earl each recorded the first goals of their season, reflecting the team’s depth and dangerous versatility in the attack. Earl’s impact didn’t stop there - she also provided two assists, distributing with confidence. Addy Rodriguez contributed another assist. Defensively, goalkeepers Jojo Conn and Ella Priest kept a clean sheet with a shutout. The Lady Monarchs move on to face Redondo Union in the CIF Semi‑Finals, carrying strong momentum and a balanced attack that continues to produce goals from all areas of the pitch. All the best,