Plattsburgh State's Desiree Dubois (99) made the save on Anna Lee's shot to secure a 1-0 shutout victory. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals opened SUNYAC conference play in impressive fashion, defeating North Country rival Potsdam State 1-0 before 200 enthusiastic fans. The Cardinals struck early, taking the lead just seven minutes into the contest. Bailee LaFountain found the back of the net with a long-range shot that sailed into the top corner for her fifth goal of the season, giving Plattsburgh all the offense it would need. Plattsburgh controlled play throughout the afternoon, consistently pressuring the Bears' defense and generating 30 shots on goal. Despite the relentless attack, Potsdam goalkeeper Caroline Vines kept her team within striking distance, making 14 saves and turning in a strong performance between the posts. The Cardinals' defense was equally dominant on the other end of the field. Plattsburgh limited the Bears to just four shots on goal and prevented any sustained offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Desiree Dubois stopped all four attempts she faced to earn the shutout victory. LaFountain's early goal proved to be the difference as the Cardinals secured the 1-0 conference win and improved their record to 4-2-3 on the season. Plattsburgh will look to carry the momentum into Saturday's road matchup against Oneonta State. Meanwhile, Potsdam State falls to 3-5-2 and will return home Saturday to take on Cobleskill. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Tino Marino (6) knocks it past the Boquet Valley netminder for one of his four goals on Tuesday as the Hornets roll to an 11-0 victory. 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 collected his second goal of the contest 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

Beekmantown's Carly Hagadorn (7) with the shot on net as she scored 3 goals and 4 assists to reach her 100th career point. 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

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