Peru's Deon Lawyer (44) runs over Beekmantown's Owen Rankin (25) for one of two touchdowns. PERU, N.Y. — The #18 Peru Nighthawks stayed unbeaten Friday night, overcame two early deficits, and used a dominant second half to defeat the Beekmantown Eagles 41–20 in a Section VII rivalry matchup. Peru opened the scoring in the first quarter when Caleb Strake powered in from two yards out at 5:28. Beekmantown answered immediately as Garrett Pelkey returned the ensuing kickoff 72 yards to tie the game. The Eagles grabbed their first lead minutes later when quarterback Keller Crucetti finished a drive with a 2‑yard keeper, giving Beekmantown a 13–7 advantage after a fast start. The back‑and‑forth continued into the second quarter. Peru regained the lead on an 8‑yard run by Deon Lawyer, but Crucetti responded with a 15‑yard touchdown to put Beekmantown up 20–14. Peru swung the momentum for good on the next kickoff, as Finley Coon broke free for a return touchdown to tie the game. The Nighthawks struck again before halftime when Marco Amato hauled in a 62‑yard pass‑and‑run score, sending Peru into the break with a 27–20 lead. The turning point came midway through the third quarter. Peru’s Isaiah Hendrix jumped a route and raced 55 yards for a pick‑six, stretching the lead to 34–20 and putting the Eagles on their heels. From there, Peru’s defense tightened, holding Beekmantown scoreless the rest of the way. Lawyer added his second touchdown of the night in the closing seconds, punching in a 3‑yard run with seven seconds remaining to secure the 41–20 final and Peru’s fifth straight win. Peru hosts Saranac on October 17, while Beekmantown travels to Moriah on October 16.

Seton Catholic's (10) drives to the net for a scoring chance as he would have a second-half hat trick for the Knights. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Seton Catholic Knights broke open a scoreless match in the second half, scoring four goals in 12 minutes to earn a 4-0 victory over the Boquet Valley Griffins in NYSPHSAA Section VII boys' soccer action. The contest remained deadlocked through the opening 40 minutes as both teams battled for possession and defensive positioning. Boquet Valley, entering the match with a 0-8 record, held firm throughout the first half and kept the Knights off the scoreboard despite several Seton Catholic opportunities. After halftime, Seton Catholic found its rhythm offensively. The Knights finally broke through in the 52nd minute to take a 1-0 lead and gain momentum. They added a second goal in the 61st minute, then erupted for two more in quick succession in the 63rd and 64th minutes to put the match out of reach. The victory improves Seton Catholic to 4-6 on the season, while Boquet Valley falls to 0-9. Seton Catholic's defense preserved the shutout as the Knights controlled play throughout much of the second half and capitalized on their scoring chances when they mattered most. The Knights will return to action on October 12 when they host the Saranac Lake Red Storm. Boquet Valley will also face Saranac Lake on October 13. Gallery

Beekmantown's Sophia Kenyon (18) sends a block at the net right back to Hornets Ella Hartman (6). PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Beekmantown Eagles continued their strong season Wednesday evening, earning a straight-set win over the Plattsburgh Hornets in NYSPHSAA Section VII volleyball. Entering the match with a 12-4 record, Beekmantown used a balanced attack and solid defense to defeat the Hornets 25-16, 25-15, and 25-23, improving to 13-4. The Eagles took control early in the opening set, building momentum with consistent serving and timely kills to secure a 25-16 victory. Beekmantown carried that momentum into the second set, pulling away midway through and cruising to a 25-15 win to move within one set of the sweep. Plattsburgh responded with its strongest effort of the night in the third set. The Hornets battled point for point with the Eagles and kept the set close throughout. Despite the home team's late push, Beekmantown held on down the stretch, edging Plattsburgh 25-23 to complete the three-set win. The win improves Beekmantown's record to 13-4 as the Eagles continue their push toward the postseason. Plattsburgh falls to 7-4 but showed resilience in the final set and will look to bounce back in its next contest. Plattsburgh returns to action on October 13 with a road matchup against AuSable Valley. Beekmantown will also return to the court on October 13 to host Saranac in another important Section VII contest. Gallery

Ausable Valley's Julia Bailey (8) splits Plattsburgh's Jordyn Gilbert (5) and Julia Hertel (6) at midfield and starts the Patriot attack. PLATTSBURGH — The AuSable Valley Patriots built a two-goal first-half lead, then survived a late Plattsburgh comeback attempt to earn a 2-1 win over the Hornets in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action on October 8. The Patriots entered the contest with a 5-6-1 record and quickly took control. AuSable Valley pressured the defense throughout the first half and converted twice, taking a 2-0 lead into intermission. Plattsburgh, which came into the match with a 1-8 record, showed more energy after halftime and began creating opportunities in the attacking third. The Hornets kept pushing as the second half progressed, looking for a breakthrough goal to spark a comeback. That moment came in the 74th minute when Charlotte Boule found the back of the net for Plattsburgh, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving the home crowd hope. The goal shifted momentum toward the Hornets, who pressed for the equalizer during the final minutes of regulation. Despite the late pressure, the Patriots' defense held firm and protected the one-goal advantage through the final whistle to secure the road victory. With the win, AuSable Valley improves its position heading into its next matchup against Chateaugay. Plattsburgh will look to bounce back when it returns to action on October 14 against Saranac. The victory showed the Patriots' ability to capitalize on early scoring chances. In contrast, the Hornets showed resilience by battling back and making things interesting late in the match before ultimately falling short. Gallery

Chazy's Marin Juneau (7) uses his body on Seton Catholic's Dayline Willette (7) to gain position on the ball as the Eagles secure a 10-0 win. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (October 8, 2026) — The No. 7 ranked Chazy Eagles continued to prove why they are among New York State's elite girls soccer programs, rolling to a 10-0 victory over the Seton Catholic Knights in New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VII action Thursday afternoon at Seton Catholic. Entering the match with a 13-1 record and a No. 7 state ranking, the Eagles wasted little time asserting themselves. Sophia Lynch opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and Olivia Bernard found the back of the net just one minute later to give Chazy an early 2-0 lead. The Eagles' offensive attack continued to click as Marin Juneau scored in the 13th minute. Chazy maintained steady pressure through the first half, and Gwynn Compeau added a goal in the 35th minute. The Eagles added another tally before halftime, taking a commanding 5-0 lead into the break. Juneau took over early in the second half, scoring in the 41st and 43rd minutes to complete her hat trick. Peyton Turek joined the scoring in the 46th minute as the Eagles continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. Chazy added two more late goals to cap off the afternoon and secure the 10-0 win. Juneau's three-goal performance led a balanced Eagles attack that showcased the depth and talent of one of the state's top-ranked teams. Defensively, Chazy controlled the match from start to finish, preventing the Knights from mounting any sustained offensive pressure. With the win, Chazy improves to 14-1 and continues its push toward the Section VII postseason. Seton Catholic falls to 0-11 overall. The Eagles return to action on October 14 to face the Northern Adirondack Bobcats, while the Knights host the Saranac Lake Red Storm on October 13. Gallery

North Country's Ryan Bartholomew (18) and Clinton's Hayden Lozier (2) battle for the ball at midfield as they look for possession. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The North Country Community College Saints earned a 3-1 victory over the Clinton Community College Cougars in an NJCAA Division III Region III men's soccer matchup Wednesday evening at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House. The Saints (3-7) struck first in the 25th minute when Lyrik Eckersley put the ball in the back of the net to give North Country a 1-0 lead. Just three minutes later, John Phillips doubled the lead in the 28th minute to put the Saints up 2-0. The Cougars (2-9) responded before halftime as Henry Gibson netted a goal in the 39th minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving Clinton hope heading into the break. After a competitive second half, North Country regained its two-goal cushion in the 83rd minute when Ciya La Cognatta scored to seal the 3-1 win. North Country held an 18-10 shot advantage and created several quality scoring chances throughout the contest. Clinton goalkeeper Jordan Hawkins played well despite the loss, making 15 saves to keep the Cougars within striking distance. Saints goalkeeper Jimmy McPherson recorded nine saves in the winning effort. The Cougars finished the match with ten players after receiving a late red card. With the win, North Country improves to43-7 on the season while Clinton falls to 2-10. The rivals will meet again on Saturday, October 10, when the Cougars will look to avenge the defeat and split the season series with the Saints. Gallery