WAJ Wins Close Victory over Margaretville

MARGARETVILLE - Running down the field and pursued by Margaretville’s Blake Tallman, Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Bryce Palumbo traps a flying ball.

Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Jayden Palumbo takes the ball downfield with Margaretville’s Andrew Contreras hot on his heels during Tuesday’s boys varsity soccer game at Windham. The WAJ Warriors were victorious, with a 2-1 win over the Blue Devils in two overtime periods.

Late in the first period of Tuesday’s game, Margaretville’s Anthony Maggio, Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Owen Pellettier and goalkeeper Harrison Smith all go for the ball, immediately following Smith’s save on a shot by Blue Devil Robert Sass.

Margaretville Blue Devil Robert Sass just misses a headshot attempt as he and Windham-Ashland-Jewett goalkeeper Harrison Smith get airborne in the second period of Tuesday’s game.

Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Riley Slater drives in, attempting to take the ball away from Margaretville’s Connor Sands as he moves the ball downfield.

With a slide tackle, Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Jayden Palumbo tries to take the ball from Margaretville’s Anthony Maggio during the first overtime in Tuesday’s game.

A shot on goal by Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s Payton Dempsey was knocked into the net by Bryce Palumbo breaking the tie and winning the game for WAJ early in a second overtime. Palumbo heads across the field to celebrate the victory with Warrior teammates.