Gia Bigelow and No. 1 defending champion Valor Christian have returned to the state championship game.
Lance Wendt
Gia Bigelow and No. 1 defending champion Valor Christian have returned to the state championship game.

Girls Lacrosse

5A Girls Lacrosse: Friday's Championship Game Pits No. 1 Valor Christian vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit

AURORA -- The finalists in the championship games of 2026 5A Girls Lacrosse State Tournament have been determined -- and it's No. 1 Valor Christian vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit.

On Tuesday at Englewood High School, Valor Christian beat No. 5 Colorado Academy 7-5 and Regis Jesuit defeated No. 6 Kent Denver 14-4.

The championship game is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Denver's Peter Barton Stadium, following the conclusion of the 4A championship game.

After defeating 10-time champion Colorado Academy, Valor Christian is attempting to win a second straight state championship. Regis Jesuit, the 5A finalist in 2023 and semifinalist last year, is seeking its first state title in the sport.

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Championship Matchup

Friday, May 15 at University of Denver
No. 1 Valor Christian vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7:30 p.m.
 

Semifinals Scores

Tuesday, May 12 at Englewood High School
No. 1 Valor Christian def. No. 5 Colorado Academy, 7-5
No. 2 Regis Jesuit def. No. 6 Kent Denver, 14-4
 

Quarterfinals Scores

Saturday, May 9 at home sites
No. 1 Valor Christian def. No. 8 Rock Canyon, 11-5
No. 2 Regis Jesuit def. No. 7 Arapahoe, 20-5
No. 5 Colorado Academy def. No. 4 Fairview, 12-7
No. 6 Kent Denver def. No. 3 Heritage, 11-7
 

First Round Scores

At home sites
No. 1 Valor Christian def. No. 16 Chatfield, 19-5
No. 2 Regis Jesuit def. No. 15 Columbine, 23-6
No. 3 Heritage def. No. 14 Poudre School District, 19-6
No. 4 Fairview def. No. 13 Denver East, 18-5
No. 5 Colorado Academy def. No. 12 Ralston Valley, 22-3
No. 6 Kent Denver def. No. 11 Pine Creek, 16-4
No. 7 Arapahoe def. No. 10 ThunderRidge, 18-8
No. 8 Rock Canyon def. No. 9 Cherry Creek, 11-8