The Plattsburgh Hornets celebrate their overtime game-winner with a dogpile. The latest installment of the crosstown rivalry between the Plattsburgh Hornets and Peru Nighthawks lived up to the hype on Friday night as the two Champlain Valley Athletic Conference foes battled through more than 95 minutes before a winner was finally decided. Both teams came out aggressively in the opening half, creating several quality scoring opportunities while showcasing strong defensive play. Despite the back-and-forth action, neither side capitalized, and the contest remained scoreless after the first 40 minutes. The intensity continued throughout the second half as both teams searched for the breakthrough goal. Peru and Plattsburgh each generated chances in the attacking third, but strong goalkeeping and determined defense kept the score unchanged. After 80 minutes of regulation, the rivals were still deadlocked at 0-0, sending the match into overtime. The decisive moment finally arrived in the 96th minute. Plattsburgh's Molly Meyer found space in the offensive end and beat the Peru goalkeeper for the game's first and only goal, lifting the Hornets to a dramatic 1-0 overtime victory. The win marked Plattsburgh's first triumph of the season, improving the Hornets' record to 1-6-1. They will look to build on the momentum when they host the Beekmantown Eagles on September 28. Peru suffered its third loss of the season and dropped to 5-3 overall. The Nighthawks will aim to rebound in their next contest against Northeastern Clinton on September 28. In a rivalry known for competitive battles, the Hornets claimed this chapter, using Meyer's overtime heroics to secure a hard-fought victory on their home field. Gallery