Sandia Prep Claims Class A-3A State Soccer Championship Over Cottonwood Classical Prep
In Albuquerque, N.M., the three-seeded Sandia Prep girls' soccer team defeated the one-seeded Cottonwood Classical Prep, 1-0, to win the Class A-3A state championship. Sophomore Keira Rodriguez scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, November 7, 2026 — The Sandia Prep girls’ soccer team has secured the Class A-3A state championship title, defeating the top-seeded Cottonwood Classical Prep in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The final score of the championship match was 1-0.
Sandia Prep, entering the tournament as the three-seed, faced a formidable opponent in Cottonwood Classical Prep, the one-seed. The championship game, held in Albuquerque, remained a closely contested affair until late in the second half.
The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute when Sandia Prep sophomore Keira Rodriguez found the back of the net, scoring the game-winning goal. This goal proved to be the only one of the match, clinching the state championship for the Sandia Prep team.
Details regarding the specific venue for the championship game beyond Albuquerque, or additional statistics from the match, were not provided. The outcome marks a significant achievement for the Sandia Prep program in the Class A-3A division.
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