Top Arizona girls high school soccer players to watch in 2026 playoffs

The 32-team Open state girls soccer tournament that comprises the top big-school teams begins Feb. 10. Teams that lose in the first two rounds fall into their respective conference state tournaments. The Open championship game is on March 2 at 4 p.m. at Mesa High. The 16-team conference tournaments for 6A, 5A and 4A start Feb. 14. The 3A tournament starts on Feb. 10, as well as the 2A tourney. The small-school tournament finals fall on Feb. 21 at Mesa High with the 2A game at 10 a.m. and the 3A game at 4 p.m. The 4A final is Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. at Mesa; the 5A final at 10 a.m. at Mesa on Feb. 28; and the 6A final at 4 p.m. at Mesa on Feb. 28. The Arizona Republic, with coaches' input,...