The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released its November 8 brackets for the 2026 girls soccer state tournament, and Renton families have two local teams to cheer. Both the Lindbergh Eagles and the Liberty Patriots earned spots, setting the stage for high‑stakes matchups that could bring state‑level excitement to the community.

According to the Auburn Reporter, the 2A bracket pits No. 15 Lindbergh Eagles (12‑5) against No. 2 Bainbridge Spartans (16‑0‑3) on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Bainbridge High School. The report notes that this is Lindbergh’s first state tournament appearance in eight years, after the Eagles secured their ticket by defeating Cedarcrest 2‑1 on penalties on Nov. 5, the program’s 11th appearance overall.

In the 3A classification, the Courier Herald highlights the No. 5 Liberty Patriots (16‑1‑1) of Renton facing No. 12 Bishop Blanchet Bears (10‑5‑2) on Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Roy Anderson Field in Gig Harbor. Liberty enters the tournament as a top‑five seed, fresh off a KingCo championship win over Bellevue—a team they had not beaten in ten meetings—providing momentum for a potential state title run.

The same sources also mention other local matchups that may interest Renton fans. The White River Hornets (17‑2‑1) will travel to Spokane to meet the Eastside Catholic Crusaders (10‑3‑3) on Nov. 13 at Union Stadium in Mead, while the Mercer Island Islanders (No. 3) will host either the Shorewood Stormrays (No. 19) or the Ferndale Golden Eagles (No. 14) on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Mercer Island High School.

What’s next: Renton supporters can watch the Lindbergh Eagles on Nov. 10 and the Liberty Patriots on Nov. 13. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m. (Lindbergh) and 7:00 p.m. (Liberty). Families and community members are encouraged to attend and support their local teams as they strive for state glory.

Sources: auburn-reporter.com, courierherald.com, mi-reporter.com