Section 2 soccer playoffs: What to watch in today's championship action

Calianna Robilotti of Shenendehowa controls the ball during game against Colonie in the Section 2 Class AAA Semifinal's at Niskayuna High School in Niskayuna, NY on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Stephen Weaver/For the Times Union (Stephen Weaver) The first champions of the 2026 Section 2 soccer tournaments will be crowned today, with top seeds facing off in girls' Class AAA and Class D.In Class AAA girls, No. 1 Shenendehowa faces No. 2 Guilderland in a Suburban Council showdown. In the Class D girls' final, No. 1 Northville faces No. 2 Fort Ann.Class AAA girls: No. 1 Shenendehowa vs. No. 2 GuilderlandWhen and where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, at Niskayuna High SchoolWhat to know about Shenendehowa: Shenendehowa (12-3-1) beat No. 5 seed Colonie 5-0 in the semifinals, led by two goals from junior Brittany Tetlack. The Mustangs are unbeaten in their past nine games, outscoring opponents 28-2 over that span. Shen, 9-1 in Suburban Council play this season, topped Guilderland 1-0 in the regular-season finale and carries a plus-39 goal differential and 10 shutouts into today's final. The Mustangs return to the Class AAA finals for the second straight season after losing to Saratoga Springs in overtime last year. What to know about Guilderland: Guilderland (8-4-4) beat No. 3 seed Saratoga Springs 2-1 to punch its ticket to the final, with goals from junior Lauren Hickey and senior Maelyn Lather. The Lady Dutch have won four of their past five games, with the only slip-up a 1-0 setback to Shenendehowa in the regular-season finale for both teams. Led by senior captain Eryn Tynan, Guilderland went 4-4-2 against Suburban Council opponents, posted six shutouts and brings a plus-6 goal differential into the final. They lost to Shen in the semifinals last season.Class D girls: No. 1 Northville vs. No. 2 Fort AnnWhen and where: 5 p.m. Friday, at Niskayuna High SchoolWhat to know about Northville: At 13-3, Northville earned a semifinal bye and enters the final having won eight straight games, outscoring opponents 48-2 over that span. Led by senior standout Elleah Whittaker (32 goals, eight assists), freshman Ella Hammons (15 goals, 12 assists), and junior Lexi Ginter (14 goals, 11 assists), the Falcons bring a plus-79 goal differential into today's final. Northville is the reigning co-champion after tying Fort Ann through regulation and overtime last season, with Fort Ann advancing to regionals on penalty kicks.What to know about Fort Ann: The Cardinals (12-4) advanced to the final with a 3-2 win over Spa Catholic, led by two goals and an assist from Olivia Winchell. Fort Ann enters today's game with five wins in its past seven and a +22 goal differential. Fort Ann and Northville are the reigning Class D co-champions after tying in last year's final, with Fort Ann advancing on penalty kicks.Brackets, scores and moreBoys' soccer2026 bracketsPredictionsScoresLatest power rankingsGirls' soccer2026 bracketsPredictionsScoresLatest power rankingsSubscribeThere’s more to Albany with the Times Union. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Section 2 soccer playoffs: What to watch in today's championship action.