Photos: Blackbirds Fall Late In Championship Game

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the top-seeded Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ soccer team battled second-seeded Maple Hill on the pitch for the Section 2, Class C sectional championship at Colonie High School. The Wildcats scored in overtime to have the Birds lose, 4 to 3.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

One on one battle: Voorheesville’s Joe Richmond looks to take the ball around Maple Hills’ Kyle Coyne in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Shot blocked: Voorheesville’s Jake Johnson attempts a shot but Maple Hills’ Brody Rogers gets his left foot deflects it.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting a head on it: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin leaps up to head the ball in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hard battle: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin and a Maple Hill player both come to the ball at the same time during the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Double team: Voorheesville’s James Porvanznki (4) and Trevor Siemann (3) both converge on Maple Hills’ Avery Morse deep in Voorheesville’s defensive zone.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Tripped up: Voorheesville’s Jake Johnson tries to get to the loose ball but the Maple Hill defender gets his foot in between Johnson’s feet.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fighting for the ball: Voorheesville’s David Ambuhl battles Maple Hills’ Joshua Da Costa Gomez for the loose ball that was floating in the air.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Chip shot: Voorheesville’s Jacob Bogdany is able to flip the ball over the oncoming outstretched arms of the Wildcats goalie. Bogdany had two goals.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Low and fast: Voorheesville’s David Ambuhl takes a penalty kick in the second half, tying the game early in the second half. Ambuhl had one goal.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Change of direction: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin looks to take the ball from left to right on the oncoming Maple Hill defender.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fighting down low: Voorheesville’s David Ambuhl dribbles the ball towards the endline as Maple Hills’ Kyle Coyne tries to stop Ambuhl.