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2026
Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Girl's Soccer: Northeastern Clinton Cougars @ Plattsburgh Hornets September 16th 2026
Northeastern Clinton (17) and Plattsburgh's Molly Meyer (8) battle for the ball along the sidelines. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh Hornets hosted the Northeastern Clinton Cougars in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action at the Plattsburgh Athletic Complex on Wednesday. The two teams traded blows throughout the first half, creating scoring chances on both ends of the field. However, neither side found the back of the net, and the game remained scoreless heading into halftime. The evenly matched play continued through much of the second half as both teams searched for the game's first goal. The breakthrough finally came in the 71st minute when Lexi Arno capitalized on a scoring opportunity to give Northeastern Clinton a 1-0 advantage. Arno was not finished. Just one minute later, she struck again to extend the Cougars' lead to 2-0 and provide some valuable insurance. From there, the Northeastern Clinton defense clamped down, preventing the Hornets from mounting a comeback and preserving the shutout victory. With the win, the Cougars improve to 4-4 and will return to action Thursday when they host the Saranac Spartans. Meanwhile, the Hornets fall to 0-5-1 and will keep searching for their first win next week when they travel to face the Saranac Spartans. Gallery
Plattsburgh's Molly Meyer (8) and Maddie Arno (19) battle for the ball at midfield. Gallery
Northeastern Clinton Cougars @ Plattsburgh Hornets September 16th 2026
Plattsburgh's Grace LaMountain (22) and Northeastern Clinton's (5) battle for the ball along the sidelines as both teams look for the opening goal. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh Hornets hosted the Northeastern Clinton Cougars in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action at the Plattsburgh Athletic Complex on Wednesday. The two teams battled back and forth throughout the first half, creating scoring opportunities on both ends of the field. However, neither side was able to find the back of the net, and the game remained scoreless heading into halftime. The evenly matched play continued through much of the second half as both teams searched for the game's first goal. The breakthrough finally came in the 71st minute when Lexi Arno capitalized on a scoring opportunity to give Northeastern Clinton a 1-0 advantage. Arno was not finished. Just one minute later, she struck again to extend the Cougars' lead to 2-0 and provide some valuable insurance. From there, the Northeastern Clinton defense clamped down, preventing the Hornets from mounting a comeback and preserving the shutout victory. With the win, the Cougars improve to 4-4 on the season and will return to action Thursday when they host the Saranac Spartans. Meanwhile, the Hornets fall to 0-5-1 and will keep searching for their first win next week when they travel to face the Saranac Spartans. Gallery
Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Boy's Soccer: Saranac Spartans @ Plattsburgh Hornets September 15th 2026
Plattsburgh (6) with the swipe and steal of the ball on Saranac's (12) as he cut to the middle. The Saranac Spartans picked up a key Champlain Valley Athletic Conference victory Tuesday evening, defeating the Plattsburgh Hornets 2-0 in boys soccer action. Saranac wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Just four minutes into the match, Nolan Hamel found the back of the net to give the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage. The goal set the tone for a strong first-half effort by the visitors, who controlled play and kept creating chances. The Spartans added to their lead in the 35th minute when Hamel delivered a deep strike for his second goal of the game. The tally gave Saranac a comfortable 2-0 cushion heading into halftime. The second half featured solid defending from both sides. While each team generated chances in the attacking third, neither side capitalized as the defenses and goalkeepers stood firm. Saranac successfully protected its lead for the final 40 minutes to secure the shutout victory. With the win, the Spartans improved to 3-2 on the season and will look to carry that momentum into their next matchup on the road against Northeastern Clinton. Plattsburgh fell to 3-2 and will try to rebound Thursday when the Hornets take on crosstown rival Beekmantown. Gallery
Saranac's (17) drives down the sideline and takes to the net for a scoring chance. Gallery
Saranc Spartans @ Plattsburgh Hornets September 15th 2026
Saranac's Nolan Hamel (5) fakes out the defender and heads to the net. The Saranac Spartans picked up a key Champlain Valley Athletic Conference victory Tuesday evening, defeating the Plattsburgh Hornets 2-0 in boys soccer action. Saranac wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Just four minutes into the match, Nolan Hamel found the back of the net to give the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage. The goal set the tone for a strong first-half effort by the visitors, who controlled play and kept creating chances. The Spartans added to their lead in the 35th minute when Hamel delivered a deep strike for his second goal of the game. The tally gave Saranac a comfortable 2-0 cushion heading into halftime. The second half featured solid defending from both sides. While each team generated chances in the attacking third, neither side capitalized as the defenses and goalkeepers stood firm. Saranac successfully protected its lead for the final 40 minutes to secure the shutout victory. With the win, the Spartans improved to 3-2 on the season and will look to carry that momentum into their next matchup on the road against Northeastern Clinton. Plattsburgh fell to 3-2 and will try to rebound Thursday when the Hornets take on crosstown rival Beekmantown. Gallery
Championship Sunday @ Airborne Park Speedway September 13th, 2026
Travis Bruno (33r) is named the 2026 Airborne Park Speedway champion for the 5th different time. The 2026 racing season came to a close Sunday night at Airborne Park Speedway as all six weekly divisions and the third Enduro of the season took to the track for Championship Sunday. With track titles still up for grabs in several divisions, fans were treated to an exciting night of racing that included dramatic championship battles, feature victories, and even a nearly two-hour rain delay before the final champions of the season were crowned. The night opened with the 40-lap Hartson Total Opening 358 Modified feature, paying $2,500 to the winner. Seventeen cars rolled onto the speedway for the season finale, and it did not take long for a battle to break out at the front between Tim Fuller and Chris Raabe. Raabe would eventually take control of the lead and never look back on his way to his third victory of the season. While Raabe was focused on the race win, the spotlight in the championship battle was on Felix Roy and Mike Mahaney. Entering the night, Mahaney needed only a fourth-place finish or better to secure his second consecutive track championship. Roy would finish third while Mahaney came home fourth, allowing Mahaney to claim the championship by seven points. Raabe's victory also helped solidify a top-five finish in the final season standings. The Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modifieds were next on the track for their 20-lap feature. Eleven cars took the green flag, but after just two laps, the skies opened up and heavy rain forced a delay that would last nearly two hours. Once racing resumed, Josh Patterson led the field back to green, but Bro Roberts and Gary English quickly made their way to the front. Roberts eventually took command and held off English to score his second victory of the season. English's second-place finish was more than enough to secure his first Limited Sportsman track championship. The JS Steel Sportsman Modifieds followed with their 40-lap, $1,500-to-win feature. Travis Bruno entered the evening with a 34-point advantage over Nick Heywood in the championship standings and officially clinched the title during the event, earning his fifth Airborne Park Speedway track championship. On the track, Bruno and Keith Pelkey battled for the early lead before Bruno established control. Behind him, Joey Scarbrough and Michael Wright put on impressive drives through the field after starting 11th and 15th, respectively. Despite the pressure, Bruno stayed strong out front and held on for his first victory of the season, capping off his championship campaign in style. The Renegades were next with a 20-lap feature that featured one of the closest championship battles of the night. Billy Thwaits entered the event with a 16-point lead over Shawn Duquette. Shawn Fountain led the early laps before Duquette charged to the front and took over the top spot. Duquette would go on to score his fifth victory of the season. However, Thwaits held the championship, knowing an eighth-place finish or better would secure the title. Thwaits finished fourth, claiming his first career track championship by six points over Duquette. Twelve Crown Vics then took the green flag for their 20-lap finale. Benjamin Deyo grabbed the early lead after a spirited battle with Scott Richner, but Richie Turner quickly worked his way forward from his sixth-place starting position. Once Turner reached the front, he drove away from the field to capture his seventh victory of the season. The win also secured Turner's first Crown Vic track championship as he finished the year 25 points ahead of the competition. The biggest field of the night belonged to the Mini Stocks, with 26 cars taking part in the 20-lap finale. Cody Young and Haiden Bourdeau battled for the lead during the opening stages before Young began to pull away. Late in the race, Joe Warren had other ideas. Warren charged to the front in the closing laps, taking over the lead and racing on to score his second victory of the season. The championship battle had largely been decided coming into the night as JP Corrow held a commanding 40-point lead over Jake Fountain. Corrow officially secured the title when he signed in for the event and later finished 12th. That result gave him the championship by 24 points over Fountain. The final race of the 2026 season was the third 40-lap Enduro of the year. Twenty-one drivers took part in the season-ending event, and when the checkered flag finally waved on the year, it was Jamie Whitney Jr. standing in Victory Lane after earning the Enduro victory. With the final checkered flag of the season now in the books, attention turns to the annual Night of Champions banquet, scheduled for December 5 at the Rainbow Banquet Hall, where the champions and top performers of the 2026 season will be honored and celebrated. Gallery
Championship Sunday @ Airborne Park Speedway September 13th, 2026
Mike Mahaney (35) and Felix Roy (91) battle for the championship in the Hartson Total Opening 358 Modified championship. The 2026 racing season came to a close Sunday night at Airborne Park Speedway as all six weekly divisions and the third Enduro of the season took to the track for Championship Sunday. With track titles still up for grabs in several divisions, fans were treated to an exciting night of racing that included dramatic championship battles, feature victories, and even a nearly two-hour rain delay before the final champions of the season were crowned. The night opened with the 40-lap Hartson Total Opening 358 Modified feature, paying $2,500 to the winner. Seventeen cars rolled onto the speedway for the season finale, and it did not take long for a battle to break out at the front between Tim Fuller and Chris Raabe. Raabe would eventually take control of the lead and never look back on his way to his third victory of the season. While Raabe was focused on the race win, the spotlight in the championship battle was on Felix Roy and Mike Mahaney. Entering the night, Mahaney needed only a fourth-place finish or better to secure his second consecutive track championship. Roy would finish third while Mahaney came home fourth, allowing Mahaney to claim the championship by seven points. Raabe's victory also helped solidify a top-five finish in the final season standings. The Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modifieds were next on the track for their 20-lap feature. Eleven cars took the green flag, but after just two laps, the skies opened up and heavy rain forced a delay that would last nearly two hours. Once racing resumed, Josh Patterson led the field back to green, but Bro Roberts and Gary English quickly made their way to the front. Roberts eventually took command and held off English to score his second victory of the season. English's second-place finish was more than enough to secure his first Limited Sportsman track championship. The JS Steel Sportsman Modifieds followed with their 40-lap, $1,500-to-win feature. Travis Bruno entered the evening with a 34-point advantage over Nick Heywood in the championship standings and officially clinched the title during the event, earning his fifth Airborne Park Speedway track championship. On the track, Bruno and Keith Pelkey battled for the early lead before Bruno established control. Behind him, Joey Scarbrough and Michael Wright put on impressive drives through the field after starting 11th and 15th, respectively. Despite the pressure, Bruno stayed strong out front and held on for his first victory of the season, capping off his championship campaign in style. The Renegades were next with a 20-lap feature that featured one of the closest championship battles of the night. Billy Thwaits entered the event with a 16-point lead over Shawn Duquette. Shawn Fountain led the early laps before Duquette charged to the front and took over the top spot. Duquette would go on to score his fifth victory of the season. However, Thwaits held the championship, knowing an eighth-place finish or better would secure the title. Thwaits finished fourth, claiming his first career track championship by six points over Duquette. Twelve Crown Vics then took the green flag for their 20-lap finale. Benjamin Deyo grabbed the early lead after a spirited battle with Scott Richner, but Richie Turner quickly worked his way forward from his sixth-place starting position. Once Turner reached the front, he drove away from the field to capture his seventh victory of the season. The win also secured Turner's first Crown Vic track championship as he finished the year 25 points ahead of the competition. The biggest field of the night belonged to the Mini Stocks, with 26 cars taking part in the 20-lap finale. Cody Young and Haiden Bourdeau battled for the lead during the opening stages before Young began to pull away. Late in the race, Joe Warren had other ideas. Warren charged to the front in the closing laps, taking over the lead and racing on to score his second victory of the season. The championship battle had largely been decided coming into the night as JP Corrow held a commanding 40-point lead over Jake Fountain. Corrow officially secured the title when he signed in for the event and later finished 12th. That result gave him the championship by 24 points over Fountain. The final race of the 2026 season was the third 40-lap Enduro of the year. Twenty-one drivers took part in the season-ending event, and when the checkered flag finally waved on the year, it was Jamie Whitney Jr. standing in Victory Lane after earning the Enduro victory. With the final checkered flag of the season now in the books, attention turns to the annual Night of Champions banquet, scheduled for December 5 at the Rainbow Banquet Hall, where the champions and top performers of the 2026 season will be honored and celebrated. Gallery
Shawn Fountain (007), Billy Thwaits (69) and Shawn Duquette (18) battling for the race lead as the championship is on the line in the Renegades division. Gallery
NJCAA Division III Region III Men's Soccer: Genesee Community College Cougars @ Clinton Commuty Cougars September 12th 2026
Clinton's Tucker Kingston (4) and Genesee's George Websdell (20) battle for the ball on the headers around midfield to gain control. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton Community College made its home debut of the 2026 season on Saturday after opening the year with three consecutive road games, but visiting Genesee Community College spoiled the occasion with an 8-0 victory at the Plattsburgh State Field House. The Cougars wasted little time taking control. George Falzon opened the scoring in the 10th minute to give Genesee a 1-0 lead. Just one minute later, Rafael Alburquerque doubled the advantage, putting the visitors ahead 2-0. Alburquerque struck again in the 21st minute for his second goal of the contest, extending the lead to 3-0. Genesee continued its offensive surge only a minute later when Finn Hansford found the back of the net, making it a 4-0 match. The Cougars kept the pressure on throughout the first half. Falzon added another goal to complete his hat trick and stretch the lead to 5-0. Antoni Walas then joined the scoring attack in the 35th minute, giving Genesee a commanding 6-0 advantage heading into halftime. Genesee showed no signs of slowing down after the break. Alexander Stassen scored early in the second half to make it 7-0, and Jacob Pollard added another tally in the 58th minute to push the lead to 8-0. With the score remaining heavily in favor of the Cougars, the mercy rule was invoked in the 70th minute, bringing the match to an early conclusion. The victory improved Genesee's record to 3-0-1. The Cougars will return to action tomorrow when they face Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Clinton fell to 1-2 on the season and will look to bounce back Wednesday evening when the Cougars travel to Jefferson Community College. Gallery
Genesee's Alexander Stassen (24) with the low liner that he sends to the bottom corner for the goal. Gallery
Genesee Community College Cougars @ Clinton Community Cougars September 12th 2026
Genesee's Finn Hansford (7) adds his name to the scoring sheet with the goal from inside the 6-yard box. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton Community College made its home debut of the 2026 season on Saturday after opening the year with three consecutive road games, but visiting Genesee Community College spoiled the occasion with an 8-0 victory at the Plattsburgh State Field House. The Cougars wasted little time taking control. George Falzon opened the scoring in the 10th minute to give Genesee a 1-0 lead. Just one minute later, Rafael Alburquerque doubled the advantage, putting the visitors ahead 2-0. Alburquerque struck again in the 21st minute for his second goal of the contest, extending the lead to 3-0. Genesee continued its offensive surge only a minute later when Finn Hansford found the back of the net, making it a 4-0 match. The Cougars kept the pressure on throughout the first half. Falzon added another goal to complete his hat trick and stretch the lead to 5-0. Antoni Walas then joined the scoring attack in the 35th minute, giving Genesee a commanding 6-0 advantage heading into halftime. Genesee showed no signs of slowing down after the break. Alexander Stassen scored early in the second half to make it 7-0, and Jacob Pollard added another tally in the 58th minute to push the lead to 8-0. With the score remaining heavily in favor of the Cougars, the mercy rule was invoked in the 70th minute, bringing the match to an early conclusion. The victory improved Genesee's record to 3-0-1. The Cougars will return to action tomorrow when they face Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Clinton fell to 1-2 on the season and will look to bounce back Wednesday evening when the Cougars travel to Jefferson Community College. Gallery
Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Football: Saranac Spartans @ Peru Nighthawks September 11th 2026
Saranac's Storm D'Ambrosio (4) flies in for the shoulder tackle on Peru's Finley Coon (11) for the open-field tackle and stops the first down. PERU, N.Y. — A battle of undefeated teams quickly turned into a showcase for the home team Friday night as the Peru Nighthawks rolled past the Saranac Spartans 55-0 in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference action. Peru set the tone early and never looked back, scoring in every phase of the game while improving to 2-0 on the season. The Nighthawks opened the scoring in the first quarter when Caleb Starke broke free for an 8-yard touchdown run, giving Peru a 7-0 advantage. That score stood as the lone touchdown of the opening quarter. Peru struck again early in the second quarter. Just 2:45 into the period, the Nighthawks extended their lead to 14-0 when Marco Amato hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass. The game's turning point came late in the first half. With just over two minutes remaining before intermission, Usaiah Hendrix intercepted a Spartans pass and raced 78 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six pushed Peru's lead to 21-0 heading into halftime and firmly put the Nighthawks in control. The second half began with fireworks as Deacon Giroux returned the opening kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 28-0. Just over two minutes later, Isaiah Hendrix found the end zone for the second time on the night, powering in from 10 yards out to make it 35-0. Peru continued its third-quarter surge when Deon Lawyer scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 6:20 remaining in the period, pushing the advantage to 42-0. The Nighthawks never eased up in the fourth quarter. Darius Jenkins added a 21-yard touchdown run before Justin Schmidt capped the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run as Peru cruised to the 55-0 victory. Isaiah Hendrix led the way for the Nighthawks with two touchdowns, while Peru's defense pitched a shutout and added a touchdown of its own. The special teams unit also contributed a score, highlighting a complete team performance. With the win, Peru improves to 2-0 and will look to keep its perfect record intact next week against the Plattsburgh Hornets. Saranac falls to 1-1 and will try to rebound when it faces the Beekmantown Eagles next weekend.
Saranac Spartans @ Peru Nighthawks September 11th 2026
Peru's Isaiah Hendrix (10) splits Saranac's Skyler Walker (11) and Grant Coryea (66) as he would take it in for one of his two scores on the evening. PERU, N.Y. — A battle of undefeated teams quickly turned into a showcase for the home team Friday night as the Peru Nighthawks rolled past the Saranac Spartans 55-0 in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference action. Peru set the tone early and never looked back, scoring in every phase of the game while improving to 2-0 on the season. The Nighthawks opened the scoring in the first quarter when Caleb Starke broke free for an 8-yard touchdown run, giving Peru a 7-0 advantage. That score stood as the lone touchdown of the opening quarter. Peru struck again early in the second quarter. Just 2:45 into the period, the Nighthawks extended their lead to 14-0 when Marco Amato hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass. The game's turning point came late in the first half. With just over two minutes remaining before intermission, Isaiah Hendrix intercepted a Spartans pass and raced 78 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six pushed Peru's lead to 21-0 heading into halftime and firmly put the Nighthawks in control. The second half began with fireworks as Deacon Giroux returned the opening kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 28-0. Just over two minutes later, Isaiah Hendrix found the end zone for the second time on the night, powering in from 10 yards out to make it 35-0. Peru continued its third-quarter surge when Deon Lawyer scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 6:20 remaining in the period, pushing the advantage to 42-0. The Nighthawks never eased up in the fourth quarter. Darius Jenkins added a 21-yard touchdown run before Justin Schmidt capped the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run as Peru cruised to the 55-0 victory. Isaiah Hendrix led the way for the Nighthawks with two touchdowns, while Peru's defense pitched a shutout and added a touchdown of its own. The special teams unit also contributed a score, highlighting a complete team performance. With the win, Peru improves to 2-0 and will look to keep its perfect record intact next week against the Plattsburgh Hornets. Saranac falls to 1-1 on the season and will try to rebound when it faces the Beekmantown Eagles next weekend.
