Queensbury absolutely SMASHED their way to a second straight Section 2 Class A girls’ tennis championship, beating Columbia 6-1 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Saratoga Springs High School. This wasn’t some nail-biter, folks; this was a complete and total blitz that showed everyone Queensbury isn’t just good, they’re on another level entirely.
A Sub-90 Minute Demolition Job
Forget the drama of last year’s championship, where the deciding match took three-and-a-half hours to finish. This year, top-seeded Queensbury didn’t mess around. They needed less than 90 minutes to lock up the clinching point against No. 2 Columbia, rolling to a commanding 6-1 victory. Talk about setting a tone early! Six-year varsity standout and captain Nicole Greenstein was straight up thrilled, grabbing a 6-1, 6-2 win against Columbia’s Saige Keenholts in the No. 1 singles. Greenstein knew “how important this was for our coach and our team.” And honestly, that kind of laser focus is what you see from champions. Coach Doug Fraser pointed out Breck Allen’s 6-0, 6-2 win in No. 3 singles over Jasmin Riley as really setting the pace, calling Allen “so tough and always steps up” in those big moments. When you have players like that coming out swinging, you know it’s going to be a long day for the other side. Grace O’Keefe also put on a clinic with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Natalie Jordan in No. 4 singles. Queensbury just kept applying the pressure, and Columbia had no answer.
Depth That Delivers When it Matters Most
While the singles stars were shining, it was the No. 2 doubles team of Lydia Beecher and Jyllian Hoskins-Pfeiffer who actually secured that vital fourth point, slamming a 7-5, 6-3 win over Bernice Nwaefuna and Riya Malge. Coach Fraser was stoked, saying he loved that “the No. 2 doubles clinched the match today,” adding it was “so deserving for two young ladies who have worked so hard and have been trending upwards.” That’s the kind of depth every coach dreams of! Captain Kate Trowbridge showed serious grit, pulling out a tough 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 10-8 win over Kaylin Riley in No. 2 singles, proving this team can battle when they need to. Julliette Demers and Ludovica Bassi rounded out the win with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in No. 1 doubles. Columbia did manage to snag one match, with Emily Bollam fighting for a 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 10-3 win in No. 5 singles, a showing of “grit” according to Columbia coach Jeremy Bollam, noting it was a step forward for their program after getting bounced in the quarterfinals last year. But make no mistake, this was Queensbury’s day, and they earned every bit of that repeat title.
What’s Next for the Undisputed Champs?
Queensbury, now rocking a stellar 14-2 record, isn’t slowing down for celebrations just yet. They’re set to face the Class AA champion on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Schenectady’s Central Park. The winner of that match will be Section 2’s representative in the Division 1 state tournament. That’s the next big hurdle, and if Saturday’s performance is any indication, they’re ready for it. Sure, there was a homecoming dance calling their names later that night, but as Trowbridge said, “it’s worth it being out here…and bringing home the title is awesome.” You bet it is! Can Queensbury keep this dominant run going all the way to states? You better believe Section 2 is watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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