Jefferson Academy claimed its first girls soccer state championship after beating Kent Denver 4-1 in penalty kicks.
Jefferson Academy and Kent Denver won semifinal games on Saturday to advance to the 3A state title game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Tuesday.
Girls soccer’s state tournament brackets were released for all classes on Sunday, signaling the official start of postseason play for team sports.
Four new teams joined the girls soccer rankings this week: Legacy, Pueblo Centennial, DSST: Stapleton, and Front Range Christian.
No. 9 Green Mountain boys lacrosse came away with a 14-7 win over Jefferson Academy on Monday.
Dawson School has returned to the top spot in this week’s girls soccer rankings in Class 2A.
Grandview girls soccer, off to a 6-0-2 start this season, is the new No. 1 team in the Class 5A rankings this week.
Broomfield (5A) and Denver Christian (2A) moved atop their respective girls soccer rankings this week.
Lily Thimsen and Maggie Hirsch each scored as No. 2 Jefferson Academy girls soccer beat No. 7 Peak to Peak 2-0.
A host of new teams joined this week’s girls soccer rankings.