Albany soccer team reaches state for third time in four years

Albany secured its third trip to the state tournament in four years, finishing the season with an 8-3 record following a sectional title. The Huskies highlighted their campaign by clinching their 24th sectional title, showcasing consistent performance over 13 consecutive winning seasons. Despite falling short against Pierz in the playoffs, head coach Mike Ellingson emphasized the importance of this achievement for setting a positive tone for the future. Albany aims to build on this success as they develop their younger players and move closer to reaching U.S. Bank Stadium in upcoming seasons.

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