Bay Area Ice Bears win 4th straight sectional title

The reigning state champions advance to compete for their 3rd state title in 4 years.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The top-seeded Bay Area Ice Bears girls ice hockey team defeated the Lakeshore Lightning 3-1 in the sectional final, earning their 4th consecutive trip to the state tournament. The reigning state champions will now compete for their 3rd state championship in the last 4 years.

Why it matters

The Bay Area Ice Bears have established themselves as a dominant force in girls ice hockey, making the state tournament 4 years in a row and winning 2 of the last 3 state titles. Their continued success highlights the strength of the program and the talent of the players.

The details

In the sectional final, the top-seeded Bay Area Ice Bears defeated the Lakeshore Lightning by a score of 3-1 to advance to the state tournament for the 4th straight year. The Ice Bears are the reigning state champions and will now compete for their 3rd state title in the last 4 seasons.

  • The sectional final took place on February 28, 2026.

The players

Bay Area Ice Bears

The top-seeded girls ice hockey team that has advanced to the state tournament 4 years in a row and won 2 of the last 3 state championships.

Lakeshore Lightning

The opponent that the Bay Area Ice Bears defeated 3-1 in the sectional final.

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What’s next

The Bay Area Ice Bears will now compete in the state tournament, where they will look to win their 3rd state championship in 4 years.

The takeaway

The continued success of the Bay Area Ice Bears highlights the strength of their girls ice hockey program, which has become a dominant force in the state, making the tournament 4 years in a row and winning multiple state titles.