“I want to congratulate the Tanque Verde High School softball team for winning their first state championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tanque Verde High School softball team on winning the 2026 3A State championship title. The Hawks earned the title by defeating Yuma Catholic by a 10-0 score. This victory marks the team’s first-ever championship, an accomplishment that is exciting and worth celebrating. During the championship game, Tanque Verde added their first run on the board in the third inning, before adding six runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two more in the sixth. Junior pitcher Claire Achilles was named the Class 3A MVP after pitching six innings, allowing a hit and recording 13 strikeouts. Additionally, sophomores Mikaela Jackson and Ella Haggard each had three hits during the game. The Hawks gave all they had and came out on top. I am so proud of them. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Mark Stevens, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community proud. I know the Hawks will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more.”

“I want to congratulate the Canyon del Oro High School softball team for winning the 5A State championship. This is the school's first state title since 2017. Their hard work makes our community proud.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Canyon del Oro High School softball team on winning the 2026 5A State championship title. After three runner-up finishes in the past five seasons, the Dorados came out on top this year with a score of 4-3 in the championship game, finishing the season 29-6. This victory marks the team’s first State title since 2017. It is also Coach Kelly Fowler’s third title since starting at CDO. During the game, junior first baseman Emma Shaffer scored a three-run home run at the top of the first inning, putting the Dorados up 3-0 early in the game. The game was tied up 3-3 for a short time, but the tie was broken after Shaffer forced a walk to load the bases and freshman second baseman Brooklyn Benavides moved the score to 4-3. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Kelly Fowler, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community very proud. I know the Dorados will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more.”