Portola girls soccer team earns a trip to CIF Division 3 semifinal match Wednesday

Portola soccer players celebrate after Saturday’s CIF quarterfinal round playoff victory. (Photo courtesy Portola Athletics).

Portola High School’s girls soccer team is off to the semifinals of the CIF Division 3 playoffs.

The Bulldogs won 1-0 in the quarterfinals Saturday over La Habra on a golden goal in overtime. The victory was secured by freshman Jenna Verplancke with 7:34 remaining following a La Habra penalty.

Portola will face top-seeded West Torrance Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Portola, according to Athletic Director Peter Abe.