TUCSON, Arizona — Southern Arizona high school softball fans had plenty to cheer about on Monday, May 18, as two Tucson programs brought home AIA state championships in dramatic fashion.
In the Class 4A state championship at Hillenbrand Stadium, top-seeded Salpointe Catholic edged No. 2 Mica Mountain 4-2 to claim the program’s latest title. The Lancers, a perennial powerhouse, continued their dominance in the classification with strong pitching and timely hitting in the decisive contest.
This victory adds to Salpointe’s storied softball legacy, which includes multiple consecutive titles in recent years. The Lancers showed resilience throughout the playoffs, including blowout wins earlier in the bracket…