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

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