Queensbury varsity soccer teams earn weekend wins

Written by Staff Report on October 10, 2022. Posted in Community, Sports.

Spartan boys soccer defeats Hudson Falls on senior day

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity boys soccer team celebrated its seniors with a win on Friday, defeating Hudson Falls 5-0 during the Spartans’ Senior Day celebration.

Queensbury built a sizable lead early on, scoring four unanswered goals in the opening half of play. Luke Eichin and Ian Rathbun each scored twice for the Spartans, sending them to the half with a 4-0 advantage.

Ethan Moger added another goal in the second half, extending the lead to 5-0. Jake Afsar-Keshmiri stopped one shot in goal, recording his ninth shutout of the season for the Spartans.

Rathbun and Eichen each had two goals and an assist for Queensbury, while Moger scored a goal. Max Roca also added an assist for the Spartans.

Queensbury (8-1-4, 8-1-2 Foothills) will play at Broadalbin-Perth at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 12.

Queensbury girls soccer runs past Johnstown

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity girls soccer team pulled away in the second half on Saturday, cruising to a 7-0 win over Johnstown behind a balanced offensive attack.

Meredith Montgomery had two goals and two assists for the Spartans, while Ava Stewart had two goals and an assist. Mia Keshmiri, Kayla Zehr, and Aislynn Dixon all added goals, with Allison Dittrich adding an assist.

Shea Canavan stopped 1 shot in goal for Queensbury, earning the shutout. Jordyn Tarbox made 19 saves in goal for Johnstown.

Queensbury will play at Broadalbin-Perth tomorrow at 7 p.m.