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NEPSAC Girls Elite 8 Tournament 2026 Bracket Revealed
Top seeds Nobles and Phillips Andover lead the field in annual New England prep school championship
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The 2026 Chuck Vernon girls Elite 8 tournament bracket has been announced, with Nobles earning the No. 1 seed after a 27-1-0 regular season and Phillips Andover grabbing the No. 2 seed at 21-2-1. Williston Northampton (19-3-0) and Dexter Southfield (20-2-2) round out the top four seeds. The title game is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 at Dexter Southfield.
Why it matters
The NEPSAC girls Elite 8 tournament is one of the premier high school hockey events in New England, showcasing the top talent from the region's elite prep schools. Nobles and Phillips Andover have been dominant programs in recent years, and this year's tournament is expected to feature highly competitive matchups between the top contenders.
The details
The quarterfinals begin on Wednesday, March 4, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday, March 7. Last season, second-seeded Loomis Chaffee won a thrilling title game over then-No. 5 Phillips Andover for its first championship since 1989.
- The quarterfinals begin on Wednesday, March 4.
- The semifinals will be held on Saturday, March 7.
- The title game is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m.
The players
Nobles
The No. 1 seed in the 2026 NEPSAC girls Elite 8 tournament after going 27-1-0 in the regular season.
Phillips Andover
The No. 2 seed in the tournament with a 21-2-1 regular season record.
Williston Northampton
The No. 3 seed in the tournament with a 19-3-0 regular season record.
Dexter Southfield
The No. 4 seed in the tournament with a 20-2-2 regular season record.
Loomis Chaffee
The defending champions, having won the 2025 NEPSAC girls Elite 8 title.
What they’re saying
“The NEPSAC girls Elite 8 tournament is always a highly anticipated event, showcasing the best high school hockey talent in New England.”
— Patrick Donnelly, Author (hockeyjournal.com)
What’s next
The quarterfinal matchups will be announced in the coming days, with the tournament set to begin on March 4.
The takeaway
This year's NEPSAC girls Elite 8 tournament features a strong field led by top seeds Nobles and Phillips Andover, setting the stage for an exciting postseason with highly competitive games between the region's elite prep school programs.
