SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York — November 6, 2026. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake continued a remarkable run in Section 2 girls volleyball, sweeping Bethlehem 25–20, 25–16, 25–13 in the Class AA championship match.
The Spartans faced an 18–13 deficit in the opening set before mounting an eight-point run to seize control. Junior Alex Wemyss played a central role, finishing with 16 kills, nine digs and four aces. Setter Leah Vaughan distributed 33 assists, while eighth grader Ella Tassone added 13 kills.
Burnt Hills improved to 17–1, claimed its 31st sectional title overall and extended its streak of consecutive sectional championships to 24. Bethlehem finished 15–4.
The Spartans were scheduled to host the Section 3 champion in a November 13 regional final, with the opportunity to continue their postseason run.
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