The Iowa girls high school soccer state tournament has officially begun, bringing together 24 teams across three divisions as they battle for a coveted championship.
Venue and Schedule Overview
Quarterfinal and semifinal contests are being staged at the Lied Recreational Fields on the Iowa State University campus, providing a modern venue that has drawn enthusiastic crowds.
All three championship matches will be played on Saturday, June 13, at the Cyclone Sports Complex, the home ground of the Iowa State soccer program, ensuring a grand finale under the university's lights.
Class Breakdown and Quarterfinal Matchups
The competition is organized into Class 3A, Class 2A and Class 1A brackets, each featuring its own set of contenders vying for the top spot. In the 3A quarterfinals, Waukee Northwest meets Dubuque Hempstead, while Waukee takes on Bettendorf, West Des Moines Valley faces Linn-Mar, and Ankeny Centennial squares off against Ankeny. Class 2A quarterfinal pairings include Norwalk versus Lewis Central, North Scott against Gilbert, Waverly‑Shell Rock versus North Polk, and Dallas Center‑Grimes up against Bishop Heelan. Meanwhile, the 1A bracket showcases matches such as Denver versus Iowa Falls‑Alden, St. Albert versus Des Moines Christian, Davenport Assumption versus Aplington‑Parkersburg, and Hudson versus Treynor.
State semifinals for all classes are scheduled for Thursday, June 11, setting the stage for the championship matches that will be held on June 13.
With community support, high stakes and a full slate of games, the tournament promises to be a highlight of Iowa’s spring sports calendar, celebrating the talent and dedication of young athletes across the state.