Soccer Recap: New Albany Has No Trouble Against Columbus East

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

09/15/25 @ Salem	9
09/13/25 vs Jennings County	7
08/30/25 @ Bedford North Lawrence	7
09/20/25 @ Columbus East	6
08/26/25 vs North Harrison	5

New Albany hadn't done well against Columbus East recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Bulldogs blew past the Olympians 7-1. Considering New Albany have won seven matches by more than two goals this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Their offense was hitting Columbus East from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal. Bailey Belden led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.

New Albany has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 31 goals over those six contests. As for Columbus East, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Albany will venture away from home to face off against Scottsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Columbus East, they will head out to challenge Jeffersonville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.