SANTA CLARA — Playing back history was certainly not the plan. Yet, when regulation ended, Alvarez High found itself in the exact same situation it was in last year with Mountain View on the pitch. With one significant difference. Instead of it being a semifinal boys soccer showdown, the two powers were playing for the Central Coast Section Division I title — which the Eagles hoisted last year. Not only was Alvarez attempting to defend its section title Friday, but an unbeaten streak of 45 straight matches, as well as a 22-0-0 start to this season were at stake. “It’s hard to dominate a sport all season, let alone two years,” Alvarez coach Gabriel Campos said. “Losing...
