Ballston Spa erased a two-goal deficit in overtime to defeat Columbia and advance to the Section 2 Class AA championship game, setting up a rematch with Bethlehem. The semifinal match took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Stillwater, New York.
Senior Leah Szmarz was among the key players for Ballston Spa during the comeback. The victory secures a championship reunion with Bethlehem, a team Ballston Spa has faced previously in title contests.
The dramatic overtime win highlights the resilience of the Ballston Spa squad as they pursue the Section 2 Class AA crown.


