Douglas High Bulldogs clinch spot in 4A soccer quarterfinals

The Bulldogs will host the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks in the next round of the state playoffs.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Douglas High School boys soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Deer Valley Skyhawks in a 4A state playoff match, clinching a spot in the quarterfinals. The Bulldogs, now 11-4-1 on the season, will host the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks of Oro Valley on Saturday at 2 p.m. Ironwood Ridge, 12-7-1 overall, advanced with a 5-0 shutout of Rio Rico in the previous round.

Why it matters

This win marks a significant milestone for the Douglas High School boys soccer team, as they continue their postseason run in the 4A state playoffs. The match-up against Ironwood Ridge will be a tough test, but the Bulldogs have proven their ability to win close games throughout the season.

The details

In the 4A state playoff match, the Douglas High School boys soccer team defeated the Deer Valley Skyhawks by a score of 2-1. This hard-fought victory propels the Bulldogs, now 11-4-1 on the season, into the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. They will host the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks, who advanced with a 5-0 shutout of Rio Rico in the previous round.

  • The match was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The quarterfinal match against Ironwood Ridge will be played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Douglas High School boys soccer team

The high school soccer team from Douglas, Arizona that competes in the 4A state playoffs.

Deer Valley Skyhawks

The high school soccer team from Deer Valley, Arizona that competed against Douglas High School in the 4A state playoff match.

Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks

The high school soccer team from Oro Valley, Arizona that will face Douglas High School in the quarterfinal round of the 4A state playoffs.

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What’s next

The winner of the quarterfinal match between Douglas High School and Ironwood Ridge will advance to the 4A state semifinals.

The takeaway

The Douglas High School boys soccer team has proven their resilience and skill by earning a hard-fought victory in the 4A state playoffs. Their quarterfinal match against Ironwood Ridge will be a tough test, but the Bulldogs have shown they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.