Plattsburgh's Amara Gorham (15) with a spike just past the Red Storm's block attempt. PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Lake Red Storm continued their strong play Monday night, earning a straight-set victory over the Plattsburgh Hornets in a NYSPHSAA Section VII girls volleyball matchup. Entering the contest with a 5-2 record, Saranac Lake faced a 6-2 Plattsburgh team. The Red Storm rose to the challenge, posting 25-23, 25-21, and 25-18 wins to complete the sweep. The opening set was a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading points throughout. Neither side built a significant lead before Saranac Lake pulled out a 25-23 win to take an early advantage. Plattsburgh continued to battle in the second set and remained within reach late. The Red Storm, however, delivered the decisive stretch, closing on an 8-1 run to secure a 25-21 victory and move within one set of the win. Looking to extend the match, the Hornets fought hard in the third set, but Saranac Lake once again finished strong. The Red Storm ended the set on a 7-2 run, claiming a 25-18 victory and completing the straight-sets sweep. The victory gives Saranac Lake momentum heading into a rivalry showdown at home Tuesday against Saranac in the annual "Battle of the Saranacs." Plattsburgh will have several days to regroup before hosting crosstown rival Beekmantown on Oct. 8 in another important Section VII contest. Gallery

Saranac Lake's Sophie Czadzeck (2) with the set for the upcoming Red Storm spike. Gallery

Ogdensburg's Thomas Sias (8) with the header to start the Blue Devils' attack. PLATTSBURGH — The undefeated Ogdensburg Blue Devils continued their impressive season Saturday afternoon, scoring two second-half goals to earn a 2-0 non-sectional boys soccer victory over the Plattsburgh Hornets. The contest was tight through the first half, as both teams generated scoring chances but couldn't break through. Strong defensive play on both sides kept the match scoreless heading into halftime. Ogdensburg finally broke through in the 48th minute when Chase Rider scored the game's first goal, giving the Blue Devils a 1-0 lead. The visitors added some insurance in the 62nd minute when Ethan Thomas found the back of the net to extend the lead to 2-0. From there, the Blue Devils tightened up defensively and prevented any Plattsburgh comeback attempt, preserving the shutout victory. With the win, Ogdensburg improves to 10-0-1. The Blue Devils will return to Section X play on Wednesday evening when they host the Massena Red Raiders. Plattsburgh falls to 3-5 overall. The Hornets will look to bounce back Monday when they travel to Malone for another non-sectional contest against the Franklin Academy Huskies. Gallery

Ogdensburg's Brandon Irvine (1) and Plattsburgh's Matt Whitbeck (5) battle for the ball in the Hornets' offensive zone. Gallery">Gallery

Plattsburgh's Emma Calkins (10) with the spike to the back corner for the Hornets' point. PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh Hornets showed resilience under pressure Thursday evening, overcoming a determined Saranac Spartans comeback to earn a dramatic five-set victory in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference volleyball action. Entering the match with a 6-2 record, the Hornets appeared in complete control early. Plattsburgh dominated the opening set 25-15, using consistent offense and strong net play to keep the Spartans out of rhythm. The Hornets carried that momentum into the second set. Saranac stayed within striking distance for much of the frame, but Plattsburgh surged late, closing on an 8-4 run to secure a 25-18 victory and a commanding two-set lead. With their backs against the wall, the Spartans responded impressively. Trailing 19-17 in the third set, Saranac put together an explosive 8-0 run to seize control. The Spartans finished the set on a remarkable 14-2 stretch, claiming a 25-19 win and breathing life into the match. The fourth set featured long rallies and momentum swings as neither team could establish separation. Saranac continued its strong play in critical moments, eventually pulling away for a 25-20 victory to even the match at two sets apiece. The deciding fifth set delivered the night's biggest drama. Saranac grabbed an early advantage and led 7-4 at the side switch, putting the Hornets on the brink of defeat. Plattsburgh battled back point by point, refusing to let the Spartans complete the reverse sweep. With neither team able to gain the required two-point margin, the set stretched beyond the standard 15 points and into overtime. The rivals traded points before the Hornets finally prevailed 19-17, sealing one of the most exciting matches of the CVAC season. The victory lifts Plattsburgh to 6-2, while Saranac falls to 4-3 despite its spirited comeback effort. Plattsburgh returns to action Oct. 5 against Saranac Lake, while Saranac will travel to face Saranac Lake on Oct. 6. For two sets, it looked like the Hornets were heading toward a quick victory. Instead, the Spartans forced a winner-take-all fifth set before Plattsburgh regrouped and escaped with a hard-earned win in a match that showcased CVAC volleyball's competitiveness. Gallery

Saranac's Molly Gangwer (9) with the dig as she picks the ball just before it hits the ground. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Moses Leite (11) used a toe flick to gain control of the ball and get around the Griffin's defender. PLATTSBURGH-After spending the previous two weeks on the road, the Plattsburgh Hornets returned home Tuesday evening and put together one of their most impressive performances of the season, rolling past the Boquet Valley Griffins 11-0 in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference boys soccer action. The game stayed scoreless through the opening 24 minutes as both teams battled for an early breakthrough. That changed when Tino Marino found the back of the net to give the Hornets a 1-0 advantage. Once Marino broke the deadlock, the Plattsburgh offense took complete control. Over the next seven minutes, the Hornets erupted for four more goals. Aidan Drollette doubled the lead before Colin Walker added another tally. Raif Lautenschuetz then joined the scoring, and Marino capped the first-half surge with his second goal of the night. The five-goal outburst sent Plattsburgh into halftime with a commanding 5-0 lead. The Hornets wasted little time extending that margin after the break. Matt Whitbeck scored in the 45th minute to make it 6-0, and just two minutes later Lautenschuetz scored his second of the night to push the advantage to 7-0. Marino continued his standout performance throughout the second half. The Plattsburgh forward scored again in the 51st minute before adding another in the 60th minute to complete a four-goal night and give the Hornets a 9-0 lead. With the outcome firmly in hand, Plattsburgh continued to press forward during the final 20 minutes. Jakob Gumlaw and Jaden Lin each added goals to round out the scoring and seal the Hornets' dominant 11-0 victory. The win improves Plattsburgh to 3-4 on the season as the Hornets prepare for a non-league matchup against the Ogdensburg Blue Devils on Saturday. Boquet Valley is still searching for its first win of the season, falling to 0-7 overall. The Griffins will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host the Lake Placid Blue Bombers in their next CVAC contest. Gallery

Boquet Valley's (11) with the sliding tackle on Plattsburgh's Connor Rosenbaum (2) and breaks up the play. Gallery

Beekmantown's Addison Steele (19) and Plattsburgh's Jordyn Gilbert (5) battle for the ball on the side boundaries. PLATTSBURGH — Carly Hagadorn scored three goals and reached the 100-point milestone for her varsity career as No. 20 Beekmantown defeated rival Plattsburgh 8-1 in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action Tuesday. The Eagles (6-2-1) took control early and never looked back. Olivia Hagadorn opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Carly Hagadorn added goals in the 19th and 28th minutes to make it 3-0. Lucy Conroy extended the lead with goals in the 33rd and 37th minutes, sending Beekmantown into halftime with a commanding 5-0 advantage. The Eagles continued to pour on the offense after the break as Carly Hagadorn completed her hat trick in the 48th minute. Conroy later recorded a hat trick of her own, while Addison Steele also found the back of the net. Lizzy Chase scored the Hornets' lone goal (1-7-1). With the win, Beekmantown improved to 6-2-1 and will host Northeastern Clinton on Sept. 30. Plattsburgh will travel to AuSable Valley on the same day. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Elizabeth Chase and Beekmantown's Natalie Roberts (9) battle for possession at midfield early in the game. Gallery