Saints Soccer Squad Wraps Up Season, Announces Award Winners
The Spa Catholic girl’s soccer team poses for a team photo after defeating Germantown 2-1 at Skidmore College on Sept. 19. Photo provided by Assistant Coach Tony Nucera.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic girl’s soccer team finished its 2025 fall season with an overall record of 7-10-1. The squad earned a 2-0 class D quarterfinal sectional win over Germantown before falling in the semis to Fort Ann.
The team was led by top scorers and captains Addison Quail and Allison Fuller, as well as defensive standouts Ava Brown (another captain), Emma Gilchrist, and Maggie Durfee.
The Saints’ momentum shifted mid-season when Grace Schaefer began playing goal full time. During that stretch, the defense gave up 17 goals over their final 12 games and earned 4 shutouts.
Highlights of the season included nighttime wins at Skidmore College over Germantown and Gloversville, as well as a sectional win over Germantown at Saratoga Springs High School. The Saints earned the section’s 4th seed entering the postseason.
After starting 0-5-1 with a challenging early schedule that included games against Bolton, Berlin, and Cambridge, the Lady Saints piled up 7 wins in their last 12 games, which also included tough road losses to Whitehall (1-0 in double overtime) and Corinth (2-1, after leading 1-0 at halftime).
The team expects a breakout season in 2026 despite losing four seniors: Fuller, Brown, Isabella Hutter, and Anna Fitzpatrick. 13 players are set to return next year including a core group of talented starters in Schaefer, Quail, Lily Guidon, Jill Venn, and Sophia Ryan. 8th grade star Sophia Brunner, sophomore Julia Dejnozka, and juniors Ryan and Venn will work collectively to make up for the lost offensive production due to Fuller’s graduation.
The team also recently held its end-of-season banquet, and the following awards were presented:
• Team MVP: Addison Quail
• Coaches Award: Ava Brown
• Dan Cogan Award: Allison Fuller
• Most Improved: Lily Guidon
Head Coach Brian Venn and Assistant Coach Tony Nucera said they would like to thank the Lady Saints players for another “magical ride” in 2025, as well as the players’ parents for the “incredible support they provided to the team all season long.”