Fall Classic 2026: Back to Back

Champions once again!

Just after midnight on Saturday night, PAA Cougars and fans flooded a chilly soccer field to celebrate victory at the 30th Annual Walla Walla University Fall Classic. Moments before the boys soccer team clinched a 4-2 win on the field, the girls volleyball team emerged victorious on the court, repeating PAA's victorious sweep from last year. It was a great night to make history twice.

The invitational tournament on the Walla Walla University campus hosted schools from western Canada and across California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. It was a privilege to watch these amazing athletes compete and connect over the course of three days. Following multiple rounds of competition on Thursday and Friday, the championship matches on Saturday night drew large crowds.

Our Cougars rose to every moment.

We are so proud of our girls volleyball team and the boys soccer team. Special congratulations to Mia and Orlando, who were each honored as tournament MVPs. Back-to-back championships don't happen by accident and they definitely don't happen without the dedication of hard-working students and committed coaches who pour into our kids' lives. We are grateful for the family, friends, and PAA alumni who showed up to cheer from the sidelines and encourage our teams. Thank you!

Thirty years of Fall Classic history, and the PAA Cougars are written all over it. Christ-centered, character-driven, contest-champions!

Go Cougars. 💙