{
  "id": 17197052,
  "title": "These two Section 4 girls' soccer teams earned a 2026 NYS tournament berth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/these-two-section-4-girls-soccer-teams-earned-a-2026-nys-tournament",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T08:03:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-section-4-girls-soccer-080350130.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Section 4 has crowned its 2026 girls soccer champions, paving the way for four teams to represent the region in the upcoming NYSPHSAA state tournament. The final matchups include Ithaca vs. Elmira, Union-Endicott vs. Horseheads, Owego vs. Maine-Endwell, Chenango Valley vs. Chenango Forks, Trumansburg vs. Greene, and Margaretville vs. Edmeston/Morris.\n\nMaine-Endwell, a powerhouse from the Southern Tier region, clinched the Class A championship with an 11-1 record, while Owego Free Academy claimed the other Class A title with an 11-2 record. The Owego Free Academy defeated Waverly 3-0 in the semifinals, securing their 12th sectional final appearance. Meanwhile, Maine-Endwell finished their regular season with only a single loss to Horseheads, showcasing their dominance.\n\nIn the Class B championship, Chenango Valley faced Chenango Forks, with the latter emerging victorious. Chenango Valley, boasting a 10-2 record, defeated Chenango Forks 3-1 in the sectional final. Both teams had previously met, with Chenango Valley edging out Chenango Forks 3-1 during the regular season. Chenango Forks, however, had earned a 16th sectional final appearance, showcasing their consistent performance.",
  "summary": "Maine-Endwell, Owego, Chenango Valley, and Chenango Forks boast some of Section 4's best. See which top high school girls' soccer teams earned a berth at the 2026 NYS tournament.",
  "key_points": [
    "Maine-Endwell and Owego Free Academy earn 2026 NYS tournament berths",
    "Maine-Endwell defeated Waverly 3-0 in semifinals, 11-2 record",
    "Chenango Valley beats Chenango Forks 3-1 in Class B final"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/17197052.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}