Arizona HS Soccer Title Games Roundup: Liberty, Perry Take 6A

The 6A, 5A and 4A Arizona Interscholastic Association high school soccer championships were held on Feb. 27-28.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Arizona Interscholastic Association held state boys and girls high school soccer 6A, 5A and 4A championship games on Feb. 27-28 at Mesa High School. In 6A, the No. 2 Perry Pumas defeated the No. 1 Pinnacle team 3-2 after coming back from a 2-0 deficit. In 5A, the No. 5 Notre Dame Prep Saints defeated the No. 3 Arizona College Prep team 1-0. In 4A, the No. 2 Salpointe Catholic Lancers defeated the No. 1 Crismon team on penalty kicks 5-4 after a scoreless game.

Why it matters

The Arizona high school soccer championships represent the culmination of the season for top teams across the state. The results highlight the competitive nature of Arizona high school soccer and showcase the talent of student-athletes from various regions.

The details

In the 6A boys final, the No. 1 Liberty Lions defeated the No. 6 San Luis team 2-1 in overtime. Liberty's Caleb Anderson scored both goals, including the winner in OT. The Lions dedicated their season to coach Tyler Hussey, who stepped back from coaching as he battles cancer. In the 5A boys final, the No. 1 Arizona College Prep Knights defeated the No. 10 Betty H. Fairfax team 2-1 in overtime.

  • The 6A, 5A and 4A Arizona Interscholastic Association high school soccer championships were held on Feb. 27-28, 2026.
  • The 6A boys final between Liberty and San Luis took place on Feb. 28, 2026.
  • The 5A boys final between Arizona College Prep and Betty H. Fairfax also took place on Feb. 28, 2026.

The players

Sadie Herbert

A player for the Perry Pumas who scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, in the 6A girls final.

Caleb Anderson

A player for the Liberty Lions who scored both goals, including the winner in overtime, in the 6A boys final.

Tyler Hussey

The Liberty Lions' coach who stepped back from coaching this season as he battles cancer.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Open Division finals for Arizona high school soccer are scheduled to take place on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The Arizona high school soccer championships showcase the talent and dedication of student-athletes across the state, with teams from different regions competing at a high level to claim state titles.