Northville’s Falcons delivered a dramatic performance to eliminate the Edmeston Panthers from the Section IV Class D tournament, scoring twice in the final seven minutes to secure a 2-1 victory on Saturday, Nov. 7. The match, held at Chenango Valley High School, saw the two-time sectional champions take an early lead before succumbing to a late flurry of headers that ended their bid for a third consecutive title.
Northville’s seven-minute surge ends two-time champions’ perfect season
Edmeston struck first with 18:09 remaining in the second half, as Collin Lund headed in a throw-in from Braymon Clark to give the Panthers a 1-0 advantage. However, Northville responded swiftly, leveling the score with 6:14 left on the clock when Magnus Halloran headed in a corner kick delivered by Logan Hammons. Just two minutes later, McQuade Klippel headed in the game-winner off a throw-in by Logan Diaz, sealing the upset and sending the Falcons into the next round.
The loss caps a historic 19-1 season for Edmeston, who claimed their third straight Tri-Valley League title and the inaugural Tri-Del Championship. The Panthers, who reached the Class D Final Four last year before falling to Fillmore on penalty kicks in the state semifinal, now face a new chapter following their quarterfinal exit. Northville’s resilience in the closing minutes proved decisive, highlighting the unpredictable nature of high-stakes regional soccer.
Source: Yahoo Sports
