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

Ticonderoga (8) carries it down the sideline as Seton Catholic (19) goes after the ball, looking for a swipe to stop the attack. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Ticonderoga Sentinels continued their strong season on Tuesday afternoon, traveling to Plattsburgh for a NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer matchup against the Seton Catholic Knights. Ticonderoga wasted little time asserting control, scoring three goals in the opening six minutes to secure a dominant 10-0 victory. The Sentinels, who entered the contest with a 6-4 record, came out firing from the opening whistle. Their early offensive surge put the Knights on their heels as Ticonderoga quickly built a 3-0 advantage before the game was even six minutes old. After the fast start, the Sentinels maintained possession and kept pressure on the Seton Catholic defense throughout the first half. Ticonderoga added a fourth goal in the 21st minute, extending its lead to 4-0. The visitors continued to control play for the remainder of the half and carried the four-goal advantage into intermission. The Sentinels brought more of the same in the second half. Just five minutes after the restart, Ticonderoga found the back of the net again in the 45th minute to make it 5-0. The offensive floodgates stayed open as the Sentinels kept the momentum rolling, scoring five more goals in the final 22 minutes of play. By the final whistle, Ticonderoga had reached double digits on the scoreboard and secured an emphatic 10-0 victory. With the win, the Sentinels improve to 7-4 on the season and will look to carry their momentum into their next contest when they host the Chazy Eagles on Wednesday. Seton Catholic falls to 0-8 on the year following the loss. The Knights will have little time to dwell on the defeat as they return to action Wednesday with a road matchup against the Saranac Lake Red Storm. Ticonderoga's explosive offense and strong defense were key to the lopsided Section VII victory as the Sentinels continue their push through the second half of the season. Gallery

Seton Catholic (3) with a swipe of the ball from Ticonderoga (6), turning it into a Knights scoring chance. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Robbie Kapovic (18) with the sliding tackle on Oneonta's Milton Mancias Magana (10) to breakup the play. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals opened the home portion of their SUNYAC schedule Saturday afternoon in front of 175 fans, battling the nationally ranked No. 23 Oneonta State Red Dragons to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Coming into the match with a 4-3-2 record, the Cardinals faced a difficult challenge against the undefeated Red Dragons, who entered the contest at 7-0-1. Plattsburgh answered the challenge early, taking the lead in the 16th minute when Michael Rodriguez scored his second goal of the season. Rodriguez's strike gave the Cardinals a 1-0 advantage and energized the home crowd. The Cardinals held the lead for much of the first half before Oneonta found the equalizer late in the period. Milton Macias Magana netted his first goal of the season to pull the Red Dragons even at 1-1. The score remained tied through the remainder of the half as the teams headed into intermission deadlocked. Oneonta came out of the break with renewed energy and grabbed its first lead of the afternoon in the 58th minute when Drew Lennon scored his first goal of the season, putting the Red Dragons ahead 2-1. Plattsburgh responded quickly. Just three minutes later, in the 61st minute, Esteban Loaiza found the back of the net to tie the match at 2-2. The equalizer shifted momentum back to the Cardinals and set up an exciting final half hour. Neither team was able to find the game-winning goal despite several quality opportunities over the closing stages of the match. Both defenses stood strong as the contest finished in a 2-2 draw. With the result, Plattsburgh moves to 4-3-3 overall on the season. Goalkeeper Matthew D'Ippolito turned in a strong performance, recording seven saves. The Cardinals will return to action on Wednesday when they host the SUNY Delhi Broncos. Oneonta remains unbeaten and improves to 7-0-2. Goalkeeper James Cintron made one save for the Red Dragons. Oneonta will also be back in action Wednesday when it travels back to the North Country to face the Potsdam State Bears. The draw marked another impressive result for Plattsburgh, which showed resilience against one of the SUNYAC's top teams and a nationally ranked opponent. Gallery

Oneonta's Drew Lennon (31) and Plattsburgh State's Michael Rodriquez (9) battle for the ball at midfeild as they look to gain the advantage. 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