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Salpointe, Ironwood Ridge and St. David to Play for State Championships on Friday
High school teams compete in basketball, soccer, and more across Arizona
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Several Arizona high school teams are set to compete for state championships on Friday, February 27th. In girls basketball, No. 1 Salpointe will face No. 16 Amphitheater, while in boys soccer, No. 6 Ironwood Ridge will take on No. 1 ALA-Gilbert North. Additionally, No. 10 St. David will play No. 1 Ft. Thomas in the 1A boys basketball championship.
Why it matters
These championship matchups showcase the top high school athletic talent in Arizona, drawing attention and pride from local communities. The outcomes will determine the state champions in several sports, capping off successful seasons for the participating teams.
The details
In the 4A girls basketball tournament, No. 1 seed Salpointe defeated No. 16 Amphitheater 58-33 to advance to the championship game. In boys soccer, No. 6 seed Ironwood Ridge will face No. 1 ALA-Gilbert North for the 4A title. And in 1A boys basketball, No. 10 seed St. David will take on No. 1 Ft. Thomas for the state championship.
- The 4A girls basketball championship game is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 4 p.m. in Mesa.
- The 4A boys soccer championship game is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in Mesa.
- The 1A boys basketball championship game is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The players
Salpointe
The No. 1 seed in the 4A girls basketball tournament, Salpointe defeated No. 16 Amphitheater 58-33 to advance to the championship game.
Ironwood Ridge
The No. 6 seed in the 4A boys soccer tournament, Ironwood Ridge will face No. 1 ALA-Gilbert North for the state championship.
St. David
The No. 10 seed in the 1A boys basketball tournament, St. David will play No. 1 Ft. Thomas for the state title.
The takeaway
These championship matchups showcase the depth of high school athletic talent across Arizona, with teams from different classifications and sports competing for state titles. The outcomes will determine which programs can claim the top spot in their respective sports and divisions.
