Averill Park and Bethlehem Crowned Girls’ Soccer Sectional Champions
Averill Park and Bethlehem girls' soccer teams have claimed sectional titles in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy region. Averill Park won the Class A championship in overtime against Schalmont, and Bethlehem clinched the Class AA title by defeating Ballston Spa in penalty kicks.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, November 5, 2026 — The Albany-Schenectady-Troy region has crowned two new sectional champions in girls’ high school soccer. Averill Park High School secured the Class A title, while Bethlehem High School claimed the championship in Class AA.
Averill Park’s victory came in a hard-fought match against Schalmont. The championship game required overtime to determine a winner, with Averill Park ultimately prevailing to earn their sectional crown.
In the Class AA final, Bethlehem High School faced off against Ballston Spa. The game remained tight, ultimately being decided in a dramatic penalty kick shootout. Bethlehem emerged victorious from the shootout to secure their championship status.
Further details regarding the specific scores of the championship games, the dates on which these titles were secured, or the players who were instrumental in the victories were not provided in the available summary information. The coaches for each team and any post-game statements were also not detailed.
These sectional titles mark significant achievements for both the Averill Park and Bethlehem girls’ soccer programs, as they advance in their respective playoff paths.
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