Arizona Girls High School Soccer  – Preseason Top 10 – 2026/2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-level, college commit, and uncommitted players from “The Grand Canyon State” are ready for another year of prep soccer.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USE THE PROMO CODE almasin30 for a discount on your first subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This feature will include some of the most dominating high school teams from last season and some perennial powerhouse programs with no need for introduction.&nbsp; Perry High School Pumas were last season's Open Division champions.&nbsp; They had to overcome a 2-0 deficit while coming back to level the score late in the match.&nbsp; A spectacular goal in the final minute of play secured the title for the Pumas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most notable was that it was Perry's first-ever state girls' soccer championship after five runner-up seasons.&nbsp; With the talent level returning this season and the momentum on their side, it will be difficult to not consider them for making another epic run in the state playoffs. Thus, the reigning state 6A champs will receive the top spot going into the preseason top 10 polls.&nbsp; Last season they finished the season at 16-6-1, representing the 6A Premier region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's no exact science to ranking these teams in order, but the method I've chosen was based on the number of returning club players and returners competing at a high level.&nbsp; Also, the way they ended their season and performance in the post-season played a part.&nbsp; Yet, I will probably overlook some teams by accident, so please bear with me.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Key Returning Players for Perry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112232' first='Mia' last='Adams'] (Sr.) - 2027 - Ranked #7 in AZ and #4 in Position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112233' first='Reegan' last='Ankenbauer'] (Sr.)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee Hancock (Sr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Pagle (Sr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isa Felix (Sr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lexi Ticen (Jr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madeline Griffin (Jr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendra Bunker (Jr.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Winter Preseason Rankings - 2026-2027 - Full List</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Perry Pumas - Record Last Season 16-6-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Casteel Colts - Record Last Season 16-1-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Pinnacle Pioneers - Record Last Season 19-7-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Hamilton Braves - Record Last Season 15-2-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Basha Bears - Record Last Season 14-3-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. Chaparral Firebirds - Record Last Season 19-3-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. Salpointe Catholic Lancers - Record Last Season 20-6-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Notre Dame Prep Saints - Record Last Season 19-8-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Xavier College Prep Gators - Record Last Season 14-2-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions - Record Last Season 10-4-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>—-------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. Highland Hawks - Record Last Season 14-5-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. Northwest Christian Crusaders - Record Last Season 20-2-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. Desert Vista Thunder - Record Last Season 11-6-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. Boulder Creek Jaguars - Record Last Season 13-6-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Stats from the 2025-2026 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mountain Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 6A Semifinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026Open Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xavier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Champion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Finalist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinnacle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 6A Finalist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 6A Champion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Casteel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Finalist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Champion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Round 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Semifinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Semifinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 6A Champion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boulder Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Open Semifinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 6A Quarterfinal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Desert Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 6A Champion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Open Quarter<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the breakout teams rounding the top ten is the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions.&nbsp; This team made it to the 2025 6A Semifinal and the 2026 Open Quarterfinal.&nbsp; I like the rise and trajectory of their previous two seasons.&nbsp; Moreover, while covering players like Team Captain [player_tooltip player_id='112158' first='Kate' last='Edrington'] for the past and [player_tooltip player_id='284586' first='Ava' last='Thornton'], both Utah Royals ECNL GU19 standouts.&nbsp; I strongly feel that this Mountain Lions team will exceed a lot of goals this season and make an epic run in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions - Team Photo 2025-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415229,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/26AA9A30-9861-4A25-8F1D-ACCDB8E84ECF.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-415229" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Featured Mountain Ridge Returning Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112158' first='Kate' last='Edrington']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Utah Royals AZ 08/09 ECNL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U of Akron 2027 commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense - centerback and outside back&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Varsity Captain&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3X Defensive player of the year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 First team All Region</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Honorable mention All Region</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 WPSL II Arizona Desert Surf undefeated Region Champions&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 ECNL Quarterfinals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 ECNL playoffs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 ASC Co-ed High School Indoor Soccer Champions<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284817' first='Ramsie' last='Grasky']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royals FC AZ ECNL 2010</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GPA-3.96</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ramsiegrasky@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the Match&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undefeated Region champions for WPSL II</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats- 1 goal, 3 assists, GP 13-&nbsp; Min played 408<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arlaya Bergeron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='283718' first='Phoenix' last='Rising FC'] ECNL RL G08/09</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior, 3.69</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>aabergeron09@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the year Coach's choice 2025-2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 1 goal 3 assists<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taryn McGee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Utah Royals AZ 10 ECNL-RL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11th grade&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>tarynmmcgee@icloud.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Regional Honorable mention&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 goals 4 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the game<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284586' first='Ava' last='Thornton']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mountain Ridge High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>avawaydethornton@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Position: Defender — Center Back&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Club Team: [program_tooltip program_id='283510' first='Utah' last='Royals FC-AZ'] ECNL U19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jersey Number: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/11/">#11</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College Commitment: Lubbock Christian University&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High School Varsity Team Captain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Player of the Year (2025-2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 assists 9 goals 2025-2026 season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top 8 in 6A Desert Valley Region for assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 All region 1st team&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 All Region Defensive player of the year&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 All state 2nd team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3× ECNL-RL All-Conference Selection</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ECNL-RL National Selection Game Invite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ECNL-RL National Selection Game Player of the Match</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Surf WPSL II undefeated conference champions<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was fortunate to have Kate answer a few questions about her team. Here is her responses. I'm also delighted to work with Kate on articles featuring Arizona club and high school teams. She is not only a great player, she's super smart, and definitely one of the most sincere and uplifting teammate anyone could ever have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Our biggest goal is to make a deep playoff run again and win state! Every year we've pushed farther into the playoffs and with this being my senior year, we are determined to make this the year we finish the job.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're motivated, focused and ready to leave everything on the field.<br>We also want to enjoy every moment, strengthen our friendships and create memories we'll carry with us long after the season ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our toughest opponents will be the teams we face in the playoffs but we will be ready for that challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our biggest rival is definitely Sandra Day and I have Utah Royals teammates who play there and at Boulder Creek, so those games are always competitive and exciting.<br>We definitely have unfinished business with Casteel and Desert Mountain and I'm excited to get another opportunity to face them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has the determination to accomplish something special and I can't wait to see how far we go this year!"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->