Week 2 of the 2026 Section 2 sectional soccer tournaments delivers a slate of high-stakes semifinal action, with four boys’ and two girls’ games setting the stage for the finals. The spotlight turns to the Class A boys’ division, where No. 2 seed Averill Park hosts No. 3 seed Cohoes at 5 p.m. at South Glens Falls. This matchup echoes their regular-season 2-2 overtime draw, a game defined by Luis Edson’s double for Cohoes and responsive strikes from Gabriel Musset and Noah Reale for the Tigers. Averill Park enters the contest unbeaten in 11 games, buoyed by a quarterfinal rout of Hudson Falls where Zane Dalis, Musset, and Evan LaPier each netted twice. For Cohoes, this game is a chance to secure their second consecutive Class A final appearance, with the ultimate goal of claiming their first-ever sectional title.
High-stakes semis feature unbeaten Averill Park and a Catskill upset bid against the odds
In the Class B boys’ bracket, the narrative shifts to an unlikely contender as No. 8 seed Catskill prepares to face No. 4 seed Broadalbin-Perth at 7:30 p.m. at Waterford. Catskill has surged to five straight victories, most notably dismantling top-seeded and state-ranked Cobleskill-Richmondville 2-1 in overtime. The upset was powered by decisive goals from Waylon Lynch and Sean Duarte, showcasing a team that thrives under pressure. Broadalbin-Perth, which has won four of its recent matches, now faces the challenge of containing Catskill’s momentum. This game represents a classic “upset watch” scenario, where the lower seed’s confidence could clash with the higher seed’s experience in a decisive semifinal showdown.
Beyond these two marquee boys’ contests, the girls’ soccer tournament features two additional semifinal matches that will determine which squads advance to the sectional finals. While specific details for the girls’ games are pending, the intensity of the boys’ bracket sets the tone for a competitive evening across Section 2. Fans should note that Averill Park’s last trip to the final was in 2022, just one year after their previous title, making this a critical window for the Tigers to reclaim their dominance. Meanwhile, Cohoes and Catskill both carry the weight of historic aspirations, with Cohoes seeking its first championship and Catskill aiming to extend its improbable run. These semifinals promise tactical battles
Source: Yahoo Sports
