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Sandia Prep girls soccer team wins state title against Cottonwood Classical

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Sandia Prep girls soccer team wins state title against Cottonwood Classical

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Sandia Prep's girls soccer team secured the Class A-3A state championship with a 1-0 victory over Cottonwood Classical on November 6, 2026. Kiera Rodriguez scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, contributing to the Sundevils’ successful campaign. This victory followed the boys team winning the championship the previous day, marking the ninth time both teams have won titles in the same season. Coach Matthew Westerlund celebrated the program's achievements as the girls team improved from a rocky start of six losses in their first nine games to finishing the season with 14 consecutive wins. After the match, the team celebrated their championship at midfield before receiving their medals.

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•Kiera Rodriguez scored the only goal in the 72nd minute.
•Sandia Prep's girls team finished the season with 14 straight wins.
•The boys team won their championship the day before the girls' match.
•This is the ninth time both teams have won titles in the same season.
•Matthew Westerlund has now guided the girls program to six state titles.

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4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Once again, Sandia Prep is 'on top of the world'

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It quickly became obvious midfield was the place to be. It was the spot Sandia Prep rushed to when it heard the final whistle blow. It was the location the Sundevils grabbed their nearest teammates and jumped up and down, and even attempted to form a dogpile. It was the site where a few tears — of happiness, of course — were shed. “I think I’m on top of the world right now,” senior captain ...
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Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 4:06 AM
Once again, Sandia Prep is 'on top of the world'
It quickly became obvious midfield was the place to be. It was the spot Sandia Prep rushed to when it heard the final whistle blow. It was the location the Sundevils grabbed their nearest teammates and jumped up and down, and even attempted to form a dogpile. It was the site where a few tears — of happiness, of course — were shed. “I think I’m on top of the world right now,” senior captain ...

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