Pat Silver and Ma and Pa's Headache with the winning pass in the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, by about 18 inches. CHURUBUSCO — What began as a long-awaited return in 2025 has quickly become a growing tradition once again. The second annual Pulls at Busco was held during the Churubusco Field Days, bringing the Northern New York Truck and Tractor Pullers back to the community for another day of competition and family entertainment. After nearly two decades without the event, organizers have now completed back-to-back successful years and are already looking ahead to 2027. An estimated 500 spectators attended the pull, supporting both the Churubusco Volunteer Fire Department and the local community. Fans enjoyed 20 classes across multiple divisions, including Altered Stock Tractors, Diesel Trucks, Enhanced Trucks, Modified Tractors, Semi Trucks, Stock Tractors, Stock Trucks, Super Farm Tractors, and Super Stock 4x4 Trucks. The competition began with the stock tractor divisions and progressed through the afternoon before concluding with the Super Stock 4x4 trucks. Among the day's featured winners were Trevor Dibble, who captured top honors in the Super Farm Tractor division driving Cowboy Cadillatic, and Pat Silver, who took first place in his class behind the wheel of Ma and Pa Headache. With another successful event in the books, organizers have already begun planning for the third edition of Pulls at Busco, which is expected to return in the fall of 2027. "We were very pleased with the turnout and support from the community," organizers said. "The goal is to continue growing the event and make it even bigger and better in the years ahead." Gallery

Beekmantown's Keller Crucetti (14) dives for the endzone on one of two scores on the night in the Eagles' win. As the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference football season reached its midway point, the spotlight was on one of the league's biggest rivalries as the Plattsburgh Hornets traveled to Beekmantown to face the Eagles in the Week 4 Game of the Week. The Eagles wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Early in the first quarter, Corey Johnson broke free for a 24-yard touchdown run, giving Beekmantown a 6-0 advantage. Plattsburgh answered right back. With 4:40 remaining in the opening quarter, the Hornets connected with Cooper Holland on a 23-yard touchdown pass and added the extra point to take a 7-6 lead. That score would stand through the remainder of the first quarter. The Hornets extended their lead in the second quarter when Will Boire punched in a 2-yard touchdown run, making it 13-6. Beekmantown responded before halftime, however, and seized the momentum. With just 35 seconds remaining in the half, Keller Crucetti broke loose for a 16-yard touchdown run, helping the Eagles take a 22-13 lead into the locker room. The defenses controlled much of the third quarter until the final minute when Carter Lapier found an opening and raced 20 yards for a touchdown. The score extended the Eagles' lead to 29-13 heading into the fourth quarter. Plattsburgh refused to go away quietly. At the 6:03 mark of the fourth quarter, the Hornets once again found Holland, this time on a 12-yard touchdown pass, cutting the deficit to 29-19. The comeback effort gained even more momentum moments later. Plattsburgh recovered an onside kick and immediately capitalized when Ryan Colburn hauled in a 51-yard touchdown pass, pulling the Hornets within three points at 29-26 with just over five minutes remaining. With the pressure mounting, Beekmantown delivered the knockout blow in the closing seconds. Keller Crucetti scrambled into the end zone from four yards out with 40 seconds left, sealing a hard-fought 35-26 victory for the Eagles. The win improves Beekmantown's record to 2-2 on the season as the Eagles prepare to face the Peru Nighthawks on October 9. Despite the loss, Plattsburgh showed plenty of resilience with its fourth-quarter rally. The Hornets fall to 2-2 on the year and will look to bounce back when they travel to face Saranac on October 3. In a rivalry game filled with momentum swings and big plays, the Eagles made the key plays when it mattered most to earn a crucial midseason victory.

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

The Seton Catholic Knights celebrate their overtime 2-1 win against Lake Placid. The Champlain Valley Athletic Conference boys soccer season continued Wednesday afternoon with a competitive matchup between the Seton Catholic Knights and the Lake Placid Blue Bombers. Entering the contest, Lake Placid carried a 4-3 record, while Seton Catholic was looking to improve on its 1-4 start. The Blue Bombers struck first and controlled much of the opening half. In the 20th minute, Black found the back of the net to give Lake Placid a 1-0 advantage. The goal stood as the lone score of the first half, sending the Blue Bombers into the break with the lead. Seton Catholic came out determined in the second half and kept the pressure on through the rest of regulation. The Knights generated several quality scoring chances but couldn't break through until late in the match. Their persistence finally paid off in the 75th minute when Matthew Dubay scored the equalizer, bringing the home crowd to its feet and knotting the contest at 1-1. With neither side finding another goal before the final whistle, the game moved into overtime. The Knights carried their momentum into the extra period and completed the comeback in dramatic fashion. In the 82nd minute, Noah Heins scored the game-winning goal, lifting Seton Catholic to a 2-1 overtime victory. The win improves the Knights' record to 2-4 as they prepare for a September 25 matchup against Northern Adirondack. Meanwhile, Lake Placid falls to 4-4 and will look to bounce back when the Blue Bombers take on rival Saranac Lake on September 25. For Seton Catholic, the win could spark the season, while Lake Placid will aim to regroup ahead of one of the most anticipated rivalry matches on its schedule. Gallery

Seton Catholic's (17) and Boquet Valley (16) battle for the ball outside the 18-yard box as the Griffins get the 4-0 win. The Boquet Valley Griffins picked up their first win of the season on Monday afternoon, defeating the Seton Catholic Knights 4-0 in a Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Division II matchup. Still looking for their first victory of the year, the Griffins wasted little time taking control. Boquet Valley broke the scoreless tie in the 27th minute, finding the back of the net to take a 1-0 advantage. The Griffins continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half and doubled their lead in the 37th minute, heading into the break with a comfortable 2-0 cushion. Boquet Valley maintained its momentum after halftime. The Griffins added another goal in the 48th minute to extend the lead to 3-0 and continued to dictate play on both ends of the field. A fourth goal in the 77th minute put the game out of reach and sealed the team's first victory of the season. The shutout win improves Boquet Valley's record to 1-2-1 as the Griffins prepare for their home opener against Ticonderoga on Tuesday. Seton Catholic, meanwhile, falls to 0-3 on the season. The Knights will look to rebound and earn their first win of the year when they take on the Moriah Vikings on Thursday. Gallery

Peru Deacon Giroux (1) takes it around the edge for a Nighthawks score as the Nighthawks win 45-23. PLATTSBURGH — Week 3 of the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference season brought one of the year's most anticipated matchups as the undefeated Peru Nighthawks traveled to Plattsburgh High School to take on the unbeaten Plattsburgh Hornets, with sole possession of first place in the conference on the line. Peru struck first and never looked back. The Nighthawks opened the scoring at the 10:55 mark of the first quarter when Brody Blaise Smith broke through the Hornets' defense and raced 54 yards for a touchdown, giving Peru an early 6-0 advantage. The score remained unchanged for the rest of the opening quarter as both defenses settled in. Plattsburgh answered immediately to start the second quarter. Just 33 seconds into the period, Cooper Holland connected on a 31-yard touchdown pass to cap a quick drive and give the Hornets their first lead of the night at 7-6. The lead was short-lived. Peru responded with an explosive play of its own as Marco Amato hauled in a 58-yard touchdown pass to put the Nighthawks back in front, 12-7. The visitors continued to build momentum late in the half when Smith punched in a 1-yard touchdown run with 4:31 remaining before halftime. Peru converted the extra point and carried a commanding 19-7 lead into the locker room. The Nighthawks dominated the second half. With 4:39 remaining in the third quarter, Smith delivered the game's knockout blow, bursting through the line and sprinting 52 yards for his third touchdown of the evening to extend the advantage to 26-7. Peru wasn't finished. With just 1:22 left in the third quarter, Deacon Giroux found space behind the Plattsburgh secondary and hauled in a 26-yard touchdown pass to push the lead to 33-7 heading into the final quarter. Only four seconds into the fourth quarter, Deon Lawyer added to the Peru lead with a 2-yard touchdown run, making it 39-7 and seemingly putting the game out of reach. To their credit, the Hornets kept fighting. Garrison Rodriguez found the end zone on a 15-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 39-15. Later, with less than four minutes remaining, Ryan Colburn electrified the home crowd with a 50-yard touchdown run, trimming the lead to 39-23 and making it a two-possession game. However, any hopes of a late comeback were erased in the closing minutes. With 1:27 remaining, Isaiah Hendrix connected on a 27-yard touchdown pass to seal the victory and cap off a dominant offensive performance for Peru. The touchdown provided the final margin as the Nighthawks rolled to a 45-23 victory over their longtime rivals. Smith led the way for Peru with three rushing touchdowns, while Amato, Giroux, Lawyer, and Hendrix all contributed scores in a balanced offensive attack. Plattsburgh received touchdowns from Holland, Rodriguez, and Colburn but was unable to overcome Peru's explosive plays throughout the night. With the win, the Nighthawks improve to 3-0 and will return home next week to host Saranac Lake. The Hornets fall to 2-1 and will look to bounce back when they travel to Beekmantown to face the Eagles.

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

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

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

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