Peru's Alex Watts (19) dribbles around the defender and sets his sights on goal as he would have both Peru's goals on the night. PLATTSBURGH — When the game was on the line, Alex Watts delivered once again. Watts scored his second goal of the match in the 88th minute of overtime to lift the No. 11 state-ranked Peru Nighthawks to a 2-1 victory over the Plattsburgh Hornets in NYSPHSAA Section VII boys soccer action. Peru entered the contest with an 11-2-2 record and controlled the early momentum, breaking through in the 18th minute when Watts found the back of the net to give the Nighthawks a 1-0 advantage. The Hornets, playing their regular-season finale, refused to go away quietly. After weathering Peru's pressure throughout much of the evening, Plattsburgh found its breakthrough in the 58th minute. Colin Walker delivered the equalizer, sending new energy through the Hornets and knotting the score at 1-1. From there, both teams traded chances in a physical, playoff-style battle. Peru goalkeeper Matthew Trombley came up with key stops throughout the contest, finishing with five saves to keep the Nighthawks within striking distance. With regulation unable to separate the two teams, the match moved into overtime. Peru's leading scorer didn't take long to make the difference. Watts struck again in the 88th minute, burying the game-winner and securing the Nighthawks' 12th victory of the season. The win pushes Peru to 12-2-2 as the Nighthawks prepare for their regular-season finale on October 22 against Brushton-Moira. For Plattsburgh, the loss closes the regular season at 5-9-1. Still, the Hornets showed plenty of fight against one of the state's top-ranked programs, forcing overtime before Watts ultimately provided the deciding moment. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Michael Rodriquez (9) drives down the offensive zone for the scoring chance with the Kangaroo in tow. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Tristan Laundree recorded a hat trick as the Plattsburgh State Cardinals defeated the Canton Kangaroos 4-0 in SUNYAC men's soccer action Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals entered the match at 6-3-3 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play and quickly established control. Laundree opened the scoring in the 10th minute with his fourth goal of the season before adding his fifth goal just moments later to put Plattsburgh State ahead 2-0. The Cardinals continued their offensive surge when Jacob McGowan found the back of the net in the 16th minute, extending the lead to 3-0 before halftime. Plattsburgh State added one more in the second half as Laundree completed the hat trick in the 60th minute, scoring his sixth goal of the season to cap the 4-0 victory. Defensively, the Cardinals were dominant, with goalkeepers Logan Verissimo and Matthew D'Ippolito combining for the shutout. Canton goalkeeper Jason Vela played well despite the loss, stopping nine shots on goal. With the victory, Plattsburgh State improved to 7-3-3 overall and 4-0-1 in SUNYAC play, while Canton fell to 1-11-2 on the season. The Cardinals return to action Oct. 17 when they travel to face the Morrisville State Mustangs. The Kangaroos will also be back in action Oct. 17 when they visit the Oswego State Lakers. Gallery

Saranac's Lilly Brown (18) fires a shot into the corner of the net for her 100th career point as the Spartans win 6-0. PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Spartans closed out their regular season with a dominant 6-0 win over the Plattsburgh Hornets in NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer action. Saranac took control early and never looked back. Hannah Forgette opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Lilly Brown found the back of the net in the 18th. Brown's goal marked the 100th point of her varsity career, adding another milestone to an impressive season. The Spartans continued their offensive surge late in the opening half. Eve Liberty scored in the 28th minute, followed by Brown's second goal of the evening just one minute later. Alyse Liberty capped off the first-half scoring in the 30th minute, giving Saranac a commanding 5-0 advantage heading into the break. The visitors added one more goal in the second half when Julia Ryan collected a rebound and scored in the 54th minute to close out the scoring. With the victory, Saranac finishes the regular season with a 10-6 record and will now prepare for Section VII postseason play. Plattsburgh falls to 1-10-1 and will conclude its campaign on October 16, when the Hornets travel to Peru for their season finale. Gallery

Lake Placid (8) drives to the net on the scoring chance as Seton Catholic's Emila Gradis (3) tries to break up the play. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Lake Placid Blue Bombers earned a 4-0 win over the Seton Catholic Knights in NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer action, improving to 5-8-1 and handing the Knights their 12th loss of the year. Lake Placid wasted no time, striking in the eighth minute when #6 found the back of the net to give the Blue Bombers an early 1-0 lead. The visitors doubled their lead in the 17th minute as #8 scored, putting Seton Catholic behind by two. The Blue Bombers continued to apply pressure through the opening half and added another goal in the 37th minute when #9 converted, sending Lake Placid into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. Seton Catholic kept fighting in the second half, but Lake Placid's defense kept the Knights off the scoreboard. The Blue Bombers added one final goal in the 79th minute as #12 finished off the scoring and secured the 4-0 victory. With the win, Lake Placid improves to 5-8-1, while Seton Catholic falls to 0-12. Both teams will conclude their regular-season schedules on October 16. Lake Placid will host Chazy, while Seton Catholic will travel to Moriah.Gallery

Jioe Fly and Jordan Healey with the backflip attempt right in front of the crowd. Fonda, NY-The roar of monster trucks returned to Fonda Speedway on October 10 as Versus Monster Trucks wrapped up its 2026 season with an action-packed finale featuring monster truck racing and freestyle, quad racing, Power Wheels competitions, the world-record carrot-jumping Versus Bunny, and a Tough Truck competition presented by the Adirondack Jeep Club. Fans packed the speedway to watch a talented field that included Bottom Feeder Motorsports teammates Crushstation and Lumberjack, Como Motorsports entries Anger Management and Loud and Dirty, along with Hurricane Force and Joe Fly. Straight-line racing opened with Hurricane Force defeating Lumberjack by half a truck length, while Anger Management powered past Joe Fly by three-quarters of a truck. Crushstation advanced with a bye run after Loud and Dirty suffered mechanical issues before its race. In the semifinals, Crushstation defeated Hurricane Force by a truck length, while Anger Management edged Lumberjack by a bumper in the night's closest side-by-side race. Mechanical problems then struck Anger Management, forcing the truck out of the championship round and bringing Lumberjack back into the finals. That set up a special father-versus-son showdown between Greg Winchenbach in Crushstation and Zach Winchenbach in Lumberjack. When the dust settled, experience prevailed as Greg drove Crushstation to the victory, completing a clean sweep of the racing portion of the event. The quad racing competition saw Team New Jersey take the first heat before Team New York answered with a Heat 2 victory. New Jersey crossed the line first in the main event, but on-track contact sparked controversy. Team New York issued a captain's challenge, and after officials reviewed the incident, they overturned the decision, giving Team New York the overall victory. During intermission, young fans took center stage in the Kids Power Wheels Races while Versus Bunny thrilled the crowd with a world-record carrot jump. The Adirondack Jeep Club also put on an entertaining Tough Truck competition that kept fans engaged throughout the break. Freestyle competition closed out the evening and delivered some of the season's most memorable moments. Crushstation opened the contest with an aggressive, high-flying attack that set the tone. Joe Fly followed with several strong hits on the car stack before attempting the backflip ramp. The truck nearly completed the rotation but fell short, crashing onto its roof in one of the night's wildest moments. Hurricane Force impressed with a steady aerial assault across the obstacle course, while Loud and Dirty launched itself repeatedly in an all-out effort during its final run of the year. Lumberjack paired big air with dramatic tailgate-dragging landings, keeping fans on their feet throughout. Anger Management closed the freestyle competition with a high-speed attack, soaring over the stacks and building toward a backflip attempt. Unfortunately, the truck lost power heading toward the ramp, ending the run just before the anticipated finale. When the scores were announced, Joe Fly's spectacular performance and daring backflip attempt earned the freestyle victory. As the final engines fell silent and fans exited Fonda Speedway, the 2026 Versus Monster Trucks season came to an exciting close, leaving spectators already looking ahead to what the series will bring in 2027. Gallery

Lumberjack and Zach Winchebach win the sky wheelie over the jersey barrier to start the winning run. FONDA, N.Y. — The first show of the Versus Monster Trucks Season Finale rolled into Fonda Speedway on Saturday afternoon, October 10, with a solid crowd on hand for the 12:30 p.m. performance featuring monster truck racing, freestyle competition, quad racing, and family entertainment. The monster truck lineup featured Bottom Feeder Motorsports teammates Crushtation and Lumberjack, driven by Greg and Zach Winchenbach, respectively, along with Como Motorsports entries Anger Management and Loud and Dirty, piloted by Jesse and Perry Como. Hurricane Force, driven by Steven Thompson, and Joe Fly, driven by Jordan Healey, rounded out the field. Racing competition opened with Joe Fly defeating Loud and Dirty after getting the holeshot advantage. Lumberjack advanced past Hurricane Force, while Crushtation moved on with a bye run after Anger Management suffered mechanical issues before its opening-round matchup. In the semifinals, Crushtation eliminated Loud and Dirty, while Hurricane Force edged Joe Fly in one of the afternoon's closest races. In the championship round, Crushtation and Hurricane Force lined up for the final showdown. After a side-by-side battle, Crushtation crossed the line approximately one truck length ahead of Hurricane Force to earn the racing championship. The card also featured a Team New Jersey versus Team New York quad racing challenge. Team New Jersey won the first two heat races, but Team New York responded when it mattered most, capturing the main event victory. Intermission activities kept fans entertained with kids' Power Wheels races and an appearance by Versus Bunny, home of the world-record carrot jump. The afternoon concluded with the freestyle competition, where each truck could showcase its creativity and ability. Anger Management opened the freestyle portion of the show with an aggressive attack on the course, launching high over the van stack and attacking the obstacles. Joe Fly followed with a smoke-filled, diesel-powered performance that included several impressive, high-flying, crowd-pleasing moments. Loud and Dirty brought an all-out assault to the track with hard-charging runs and kamikaze-style moves, while Lumberjack thrilled fans with a massive sky wheelie off the Jersey barrier, big air throughout the course, and a series of tailgate-dragging wheelies. Hurricane Force kept the momentum going with a solid freestyle effort, highlighted by strong air and an aggressive driving style that won over the spectators. Crushtation appeared ready to challenge for the top spot with several strong opening hits, but electrical issues cut the run short before the truck could build momentum. When the judges finalized their scores, Lumberjack earned the freestyle victory with one of the afternoon's most complete performances. As fans exited the speedway after the matinee, anticipation was already building for the evening's 7 p.m. show, which would officially close out the 2026 Versus Monster Trucks season. After an afternoon filled with close racing, exciting freestyle action, and family entertainment, the crowd left wanting more from one of the Northeast's premier monster truck touring series. Gallery

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