Mica Mountain wins the Lair Invitational

The high school soccer tournament featured teams from across southern Arizona.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:29pm

Mica Mountain High School won the Lair Invitational soccer tournament, defeating Marana High School 2-0 in the championship match. The tournament, held at Sunnyside High School on March 20-21, 2026, featured teams from across southern Arizona competing in a series of matches over the two-day event.

Why it matters

The Lair Invitational is a prestigious high school soccer tournament that showcases some of the top talent in the region. Mica Mountain's victory demonstrates the strength of their program and highlights the competitive nature of high school sports in southern Arizona.

The details

Mica Mountain advanced to the championship match by defeating Tucson High School, Sabino High School, and Flowing Wells High School earlier in the tournament. In the final, they were able to shut out Marana High School 2-0 to claim the tournament title.

  • The Lair Invitational was held on March 20-21, 2026.
  • The championship match between Mica Mountain and Marana took place on March 21, 2026.

The players

Mica Mountain High School

A high school located in southern Arizona that won the Lair Invitational soccer tournament.

Marana High School

A high school located in southern Arizona that was the runner-up in the Lair Invitational soccer tournament.

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What’s next

The Lair Invitational is an annual event, so the next tournament is scheduled for March 2027.

The takeaway

The Lair Invitational showcases the talent and dedication of high school soccer players in southern Arizona, with Mica Mountain's championship win underscoring the region's strong soccer culture and competitive spirit.