Shuts out CBA to Begin Playoff Run
BALLSTON SPA – After receiving a bye for the first round due to their number 1 ranking and undefeated (16-0) regular season record, the Ballston Spa Boys Varsity Soccer team was back in action, hosting a quarterfinal match against number 8 CBA.
After a relatively even, scoreless first half, the Scotties began to notably assert themselves with several corner kicks and good scoring chances, before Connor DeFilippis connected to put Ballston Spa on the board with 10:19 left in the second. DeFilippis scored again with five minutes left in the match. Anchored by Goalkeeper Rylie Hall (who made several key saves) and Ballston Spa’s defense, a 2-0 shutout was earned to begin their run in the playoffs.
Ballston Spa is now 17-0 for the season. Should they win a semi-final match against Saratoga Springs, they will play in the finals for Section II, Class AA on Monday, November 2. The semis and finals will be hosted at Colonie High School.
