Harpeth Hall Wins Girls Soccer State Championship

Harpeth Hall defeated Christ Presbyterian Academy 2-1 to secure the TSSAA Division II-AA girls soccer state title.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Soccer

Harpeth Hall Wins Girls Soccer State Championship

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Harpeth Hall clinched the 2026 TSSAA Division II-AA girls soccer state championship with a narrow 2-1 victory over Christ Presbyterian Academy at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The win marks the third state title in the history of the Harpeth Hall program.

Why it matters

The victory concludes a season that saw Harpeth Hall navigate a difficult path to the title, including a semifinal win over Baylor just one day before the championship match.

Harpeth Hall ended their season with a record of 17-8-4, while goalkeeper Penny Hemmingway contributed six saves in the final match. The teams combined for a total of 12 shots on goal during the championship game.

The players

Harpeth Hall

This Nashville-based independent school operates a competitive athletics program that has now secured three state soccer titles.

Christ Presbyterian Academy

Based in Nashville, this school is a consistent competitor in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association sports divisions.

Alexa Sarb

The Harpeth Hall player scored the decisive, unassisted game-winning goal during the state championship match.

Olivia Grace Akatue

The Harpeth Hall athlete provided the critical equalizing goal that shifted momentum in the championship final.

Penny Hemmingway

The Harpeth Hall goalkeeper recorded six saves to help anchor the defensive effort during the championship victory.

The details

After falling behind to a goal from Christ Presbyterian Academy in the 8th minute, Harpeth Hall equalized through Olivia Grace Akatue in the 27th minute. Alexa Sarb then scored the game-winning unassisted goal in the 67th minute to secure the title.

Livi Langan scored for Christ Presbyterian Academy 7:31 into the match.
Olivia Grace Akatue scored the equalizer for Harpeth Hall in the 27th minute.
Alexa Sarb secured the winning goal in the 67th minute.
Harpeth Hall defeated Baylor in the semifinals on October 28, 2026.
The state championship match occurred on October 29, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This state title win cements Harpeth Hall as a perennial contender in the Tennessee Division II-AA soccer landscape. The championship victory serves as the capstone to a 17-8-4 season, distinguishing the team against recent historical title holders.

The 2-1 final score reflects the high-pressure nature of the state final where Harpeth Hall overcame an early 8th-minute deficit. The win concludes the 2026 TSSAA calendar for the program, finalizing their overall season tally at 17 wins, 8 losses, and 4 draws.

The takeaway

Success in state tournaments often relies on late-match defensive composure and the ability to capitalize on limited scoring opportunities. Teams that maintain consistent performance through semifinals and finals are better positioned to capture championships.