On May 26, 2026, the Western Regional Finals for high school girls soccer concluded with dramatic results across two divisions.
In the 4A category, Hibriten and Lake Norman Charter battled to a 3‑3 deadlock before Hibriten edged out a 4‑2 victory in the penalty shootout, securing a spot in the state championship.
The 5A showdown saw Hickory dominate South Point with a 4‑0 win, advancing the team to the final as well.
State Championship Matchups Set
Hibriten will meet either Carrboro or First Flight on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., while Hickory is slated to face Dixon on Friday at 7:30 p.m., both contests scheduled at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham.
The stadium, a familiar venue for regional finals, will host the championship games before a crowd expected to fill the stands with enthusiastic supporters from across the state.
Both teams now turn their focus to the upcoming state title games, where the winners will be crowned champions of North Carolina high school soccer for the 2026 season.