SIDNEY – The Lady Blue Devils arrived back in Margaretville late Friday night, but not without some fanfare as fire trucks and some parents provided an escort for the team bus. They were celebrating the Section 4, Class D title win, as Margaretville defeated Edmeston/Morris 2-1 in overtime to bring home the win. They were coming off an upset over top-seeded Charlotte Valley/Schenevus in the semifinals last Tuesday. It is the first time they have taken the sectional title since they went on to win the state title in 2002. They will now play a regional game against Section 10 winner Lisbon this Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.at Chenango Valley School inBinghamton. The winner will advance to the state finalfour with semifinal and final action setforNov. 14 and 15 at Homer High School in Homer. Lisbon defeated Chateaugay 1-0 in OT on Saturday to advance to the regional gam.. The Lady Blue Devils finished second in the Delaware League this season and were persistent in overcoming second-seeded Edmeston/Morris on Friday. Defense has been a key to success this season. E/M got on the board first as Brenna Bolton connected with less than 20 minutes to go in the opening half and held it until late in the second half. The Margaretville defense made some thrilling saves, clearing balls that seemed destined for the goal. There was one call the crowd questioned that looked as if it crossed the line, but no goal was called. Margaretville took advantage of its shots and Mackenzie Hubbell was able to tie the score at 1-1 with just over 10 minutes to go in regulation. Her second goal came at 2:28 of the second overtime period to clinch it. Teammate Xandria Gavette provided the assist off a restart from River Williams. Margaretville is now 14-4 on the season and the community is excited to send them off, hopefully to win a regional.
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Lady Blue Devils Bring Home Sectional Title
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12 photos in this collection
The Margaretville Lady Blue Devils pose for a team portrait after winning their Section IV Girls Soccer 2026 Tournament Class “D” Championship game Friday night.
Margaretville’s Lady Blue Devils celebrate on the field seconds after Mackenzie Hubbell scored the goal that won Friday night’s Section IV Girls Soccer 2026 Tournament Class “D” Championship game. Margaretville defeated Edmeston/Morris 2-1 in double overtime.
Xandria Gavette watches with a smile as Margaretville‘s Maria Colberg takes a shot at the goal.
Margaretville‘s Mackenzie Hubbell boots a pass from Xandria Gavette past Edmeston/Morris defender Taryn Lund and over goalkeeper McKenzie Thall to score in the second period of Friday’s game.
Edmeston/Morris goalkeeper McKenzie Thall and defender Alli Bolton look on as Margaretville‘s Xandria Gavette passes the ball in front of the net to Mackenzie Hubbell who scores for the Lady Blue Devils.
Margaretville‘s Xandria Gavette charges in with a shot on goal that was saved by Edmeston/Morris keeper McKenzie Thall.
Margaretville defender Amelia Marks clears the ball towards the sideline after an Edmeston/Morris corner kick that came incredibly close to scoring. Edmeston/Morris scored in the first half, goal by Brenna Bolton, assisted by Elle Nichols. MCS goals were both scored by 12 Mackenzie Hubbell; the first was assisted by 20 Xandria Gavette, the second was assisted by 9 River Williams. Margaretville goalkeeper, Gabby Sines, tallied 7 saves. E/M’s goalkeeper tallied 2 saves. Special thanks to Julia Marks for additional information.
Edmeston/Morris Captain Sophie Robinson and Margaretville goalkeeper Gabby Sines both jump for a beautifully delivered Edmeston corner kick. The ball got past Sines, but somehow didn’t make it into the net and was back in play.
Album Details
- Published
- November 9, 2026
- Curated by
- Liz Page, Scott Keidong
- Status
- published
- Photo Count
- 12
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- 285