SANTA ANA – The only thing that matters is making the playoffs. Doesn’t matter how pretty the record is for the first 10 games, only that a ticket is punched for the opportunity to put it all together when it matters most.

Fate, we think you’ve already met Woodbridge High.

The Warriors’ improbable playoff run continued Friday when they scored 21 points in the second quarter and held on for a 24-21 upset of top-seeded Saddleback in the CIF-SS Division 13 semifinals.

Colin Chen (28) and Avery Hur (20) of Woodbridge celebrate after defeating Saddleback in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 13 playoffs at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Brady Beals (62) lifts David Bosley (5) of Woodbridge in the air

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