12 standouts from the 2026 MIAA girls championships

Players who stepped up in the clutch for their teams at the MIAA girls hockey state finals

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:04pm

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The MIAA crowned its Division 1 and 2 girls state champions at TD Garden on Sunday. In the Division 2 final, Milton defeated King Philip 2-1 for the program's first title. In Division 1, Methuen/Tewksbury won its second championship with a 2-0 victory over Archbishop Williams. Every year, there are players who step up in the clutch for their teams, and this season was no different.

Why it matters

The MIAA girls hockey state championships are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top talent in Massachusetts high school girls hockey. These games feature intense competition and memorable individual performances that can propel teams to championships.

The details

In the Division 2 final, Milton's Sabrina Stone and Maeve Lovett scored in the second period to lead the Wildcats to a 2-1 win over King Philip. In the Division 1 final, Methuen/Tewksbury got goals from Sammy Ryan and Ella Duffy and a shutout from goalie Lydia Barnes to defeat Archbishop Williams 2-0 and win their second state title.

  • The MIAA girls hockey state championships took place on Sunday.

The players

Sabrina Stone

A player for the Milton High School girls hockey team who scored a goal in the Division 2 state championship game.

Maeve Lovett

A player for the Milton High School girls hockey team who scored a goal in the Division 2 state championship game.

Kiki Lynch

The goaltender for the King Philip High School girls hockey team who made numerous saves in the Division 2 state championship game.

Lydia Barnes

The goaltender for the Methuen/Tewksbury High School girls hockey team who recorded a shutout in the Division 1 state championship game.

Sammy Ryan

A player for the Methuen/Tewksbury High School girls hockey team who scored a goal in the Division 1 state championship game.

Ella Duffy

A player for the Methuen/Tewksbury High School girls hockey team who scored a goal in the Division 1 state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Another high school hockey season is in the books.”

— Patrick Donnelly, Author (hockeyjournal.com)

The takeaway

The MIAA girls hockey state championships featured impressive individual performances from players across both the Division 1 and Division 2 title games, showcasing the depth of talent in Massachusetts high school girls hockey.