Santa Fe Prep boys and girls soccer teams secured matching No. 2 seeds in the Class 1A/3A state tournament, a result that cements their status as top contenders despite the late-night unveiling of the brackets. The boys’ Blue Griffins enter the postseason as defending champions, looking to repeat their success after winning the title as the No. 1 seed last season. Their path to the final begins in the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of a matchup between No. 7 Rehoboth Christian and No. 10 West Las Vegas, a team making its first-ever postseason appearance. A potential semifinal clash against No. 3 New Mexico Military Institute looms as a significant hurdle for the Prep squad.
Blue Griffins set sights on historic firsts as brackets reveal tough quarterfinal paths
On the girls’ side, Santa Fe Prep earned the No. 2 seed for the second consecutive year, backed by an impressive 19-1 overall record and a perfect 14-0 mark in District 2-1A/3A. This strong performance sets the stage for a historic run, as the team aims to reach its first state final in 21 years. The bracket also highlights a milestone for Pojoaque Valley, whose girls program made history by securing the No. 8 seed and earning their first home playoff game. Meanwhile, in the larger 5A division, Santa Fe High narrowly edged out Clovis to claim the final 16th seed in the boys’ bracket, ensuring a competitive field for the state tournament.
The state boys and girls soccer brackets, unveiled just after midnight Monday, feature several high-stakes matchups that will determine the trajectory of the tournament. For Santa Fe Prep, the wait for their first game has been long, but the positioning offers a favorable path if they can navigate the early rounds. The boys’ team must overcome the emerging talent from West Las Vegas and the disciplined defense of NMMI to defend their crown. Simultaneously, the girls’ team faces the pressure of expectation after a dominant district performance, with the ultimate goal of breaking a two-decade drought for a state championship appearance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
