Moments from the 2025 girls state soccer finals

Hope Christian sophomore Nikki Dountas (18) reacts after scoring the winning goal in overtime during the girls 4A state soccer final against Albuquerque Academy on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. The Huskies won 2-1.

Hope Christian’s Islah Stansfield hugs teammate Nikki Dountas (18) after Dountas scored the game-winning goal in overtime during the Class 4A girls state soccer final against Albuquerque Academy on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. The Huskies won 2-1.

Hope Christian’s Hailey Sanchez hugs teammate Madison McCoy after the Huskies win the Class 4A girls state soccer final against Albuquerque Academy on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. Hope Christian won 2-1 in overtime.

The Hope Christian Huskies pray after their victory over Albuquerque Academy during the girls 4A state soccer final on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. Hope Christian won 2-1 in overtime.

Hope Christian head coach Amy Fankam celebrates with her team after the Huskies defeated Albuquerque Academy during the girls 4A state soccer final on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. The Huskies won 2-1 in overtime.

The Hope Christian Huskies celebrate their victory over Albuquerque Academy during the girls 4A state soccer final on Friday at the UNM soccer complex. Hope Christian won 2-1 in overtime.

Eldorado senior Emma Gurule (10) trips over Rio Rancho junior Meelah Ellsworth (22) as they battle for the ball during the girls 5A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Eldorado won the state title 2-0.

St. Michael’s junior Chloe Stevens (11) reacts while holding up the trophy with fellow teammates after the team defeats the Bosque School during the girls 1A-3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

St. Michael’s Mia Tokoroyama (9) hugs her teammates as they celebrate their victory over the Bosque School in the 1A-3A girls state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex on Friday.

St. Michael’s senior Mia Herrera (14) is embraced by her father, Clarence Herrera, along with her mother Lorena Herrera, left, after the team defeats the Bosque School during the girls 1A-3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

Bosque senior Elia Pizarro-Krichels (11) saves the ball as St. Michael’s senior Mia Herrera (14) tumbles on the field during the girls 1A-3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

The Eldorado Eagles celebrate their victory over Rio Rancho during the 5A girls state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex on Friday.

St. Michael’s senior Sophia Miera (12) reacts after the team defeats the Bosque School during the girls 1A-3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

Hope Christian sophomore Nikki Dountas (18) sports a cross on the back of her leg during the girls 4A state soccer final against Albuquerque Academy at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The Huskies won 2-1 in overtime.

St. Michael’s senior Mia Herrera (14) and junior Aubrey Clokey (2) react after their victory over the Bosque School during the girls 1A-3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

Eldorado senior Emma Gurule holds up the trophy as the Golden Eagles celebrate their victory over Rio Rancho during the girls 5A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Eldorado won the state title 2-0.

Hope Christian freshman Mechi Garbarino (5) balances the ball on her foot as Albuquerque Academy senior Isabella Barnes (17) closes in during the girls 4A state soccer final against Albuquerque Academy at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The Huskies won the state title game 2-1 in overtime.

Albuquerque Academy junior Cambria Tero (12) Hope Christian sophomore Nikki Dountas (18) during girls 4A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The Huskies won the state title game 2-1 in overtime.

St. Michael’s senior goalkeeper Marisa Dominguez (1) reacts after defeating Bosque High School during the girls 3A state soccer final at the UNM soccer complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. St. Michael’s won 1-0.

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Published November 8, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified November 8, 2025 - 8:22 p.m.

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