Lake Placid's Max Perez (6) with the defensive header inside the box to break up the Eagles' attack. CHAZY, N.Y. — The dynasty rolls on. With a spot in the program's 12th consecutive sectional final on the line, the top-seeded Chazy Eagles left little doubt Tuesday night, overpowering the No. 4 Lake Placid Blue Bombers 5-0 in the NYSPHSAA Section VII Class D semifinals. The win keeps Chazy's perfect 18-0 season alive and sends the Eagles back to the Section VII Class D championship game for the 12th straight year. It is the latest achievement for a program that has established itself as one of New York State's premier small-school soccer programs. The Johnsburg/Minerva Jaguars will face the Eagles in the title match on October 31 at Plattsburgh High School, with another Section VII championship on the line. From the opening whistle, Chazy showcased why it entered the match unbeaten and ranked No. 2 in New York State. The Eagles needed just three minutes to strike. Landon Duprey opened the scoring on an assist from Aiden Howell, igniting an attack that controlled the match from start to finish. Chazy dictated possession throughout the first half and kept the Lake Placid defense under constant pressure. The sustained pressure paid off again in the 24th minute when Jacoby Weeden found the back of the net with an unassisted effort, doubling the Eagles' lead and sending them into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage. Any hopes of a Lake Placid comeback quickly vanished after the break. Duprey struck again in the 45th minute on an unassisted goal just moments into the second half. The standout forward completed his hat trick in the 59th minute after taking a pass from Zeke McLennan, pushing the advantage to 4-0 and bringing the home crowd to its feet. McLennan later joined the scoring column in the 68th minute, finishing an assist from Jack McAuliffe to cap a dominant offensive display and seal the win. The Eagles controlled every facet of the game. Chazy outshot Lake Placid 20-1, spent much of the match in the attacking third, and rarely gave the Blue Bombers chances to generate offense. Goalkeeper Henry Kapp made the lone save to preserve the shutout. Meanwhile, Lake Placid goalkeeper Josh Hobday delivered a courageous performance despite the result, turning away 18 shots from Chazy's relentless attack. As fog rolled across the field late in the second half, the Eagles calmly closed out another postseason triumph. The final whistle secured not only a spot in yet another championship game, but also extended one of the most impressive runs in Section VII soccer history. Now, with their 12th straight sectional final appearance secured, the Eagles stand one victory away from adding another championship to a legacy that has made them one of New York State's most consistently successful soccer programs. On Halloween night at Plattsburgh High School, the undefeated 18-0 Eagles will face the Johnsburg/Minerva Jaguars for the Section VII Class D crown, looking to continue a tradition of excellence that has become the standard in Chazy. Gallery

Chazy's Jacobey Weeden (12) settles the ball on the foot, heading down the line for a scoring chance, as he had a goal in the match. Gallery

Lake Placid's Mia Mezzetti (00) made a save on Chazy's Marin Juneau (7), giving her 14 on the night and keeping her team in the game. CHAZY, N.Y. — Under the lights on a crisp Monday night, the Chazy Eagles took another step toward extending their Class D dynasty. For nearly an hour, fourth-seeded Lake Placid frustrated the Eagles' high-powered attack and kept the match scoreless. But when Chazy finally broke through, the top seed seized control. Brynn Babbie scored the game's first goal. She later added an assist as the sixth-ranked Chazy Eagles defeated the Lake Placid Blue Bombers 2-0 in the NYSPHSAA Section VII Class D semifinal, earning a ninth consecutive trip to the sectional championship game. Despite controlling possession and creating scoring chances through the opening half, Chazy couldn't break through Lake Placid goalkeeper Mia Mezzetti, who repeatedly made big saves to keep the Blue Bombers within striking distance and keep the half scoreless. The Eagles kept pressing after the break, and their persistence finally paid off in the 58th minute. Peyton Turek delivered the setup Chazy had been searching for all night, finding Babbie for the breakthrough goal and a 1-0 lead. Once the deadlock was broken, Chazy never looked back. Eleven minutes later, Babbie turned playmaker. The Eagle forward found Marin Juneau in the 69th minute, and Juneau buried the opportunity to double the advantage and put Chazy firmly in command. The Eagles dominated from start to finish, outshooting Lake Placid 16-1 and spending much of the evening attacking in the Blue Bombers' end of the field. Mezzetti kept the visitors in the contest with a stellar 14-save performance, but the constant pressure eventually proved too much. Meanwhile, Chazy goalkeeper Calleigh Clark was called upon only once, made the save she needed, and secured the shutout as the Eagles' defense smothered nearly every Lake Placid opportunity. With the win, Chazy is one victory away from another sectional crown. The Eagles will face the second-seeded Schroon Lake-Newcomb WildHuskies in the Section VII Class D championship game at Plattsburgh High School, seeking a remarkable ninth consecutive sectional title. Gallery

Chazy's Karina Kalvaitis (22) splits a pair of Blue Bombers defenders and gets a scoring chance for the Eagles. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Aiden Drollette (7) with the header on the set piece for the eventual game winner. BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. — Third-seeded Plattsburgh defeated second-seeded Beekmantown 2-1 in a physical NYSPHSAA Section VII Class A semifinal contest Saturday, earning a berth in the sectional championship game. The match featured multiple yellow cards as both teams battled for a spot in the final. Plattsburgh opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Tino Marino converted a chance created by Aiden Drollete to give the Hornets a 1-0 lead. The Hornets added to their advantage in the 24th minute. Off a corner kick, Aiden Drollete headed home a pass from Marino to extend the lead to 2-0 before halftime. Beekmantown generated the majority of the offensive opportunities, finishing with an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal, but Plattsburgh carried its two-goal lead into the second half. The Eagles got on the board in the 72nd minute when Brady MacNerland headed in a corner kick from Sully Loughan, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Beekmantown kept applying pressure in the final stages, but Plattsburgh held on to its lead through the closing whistle. With the victory, the Hornets advance to the Section VII Class A championship game, where they will face top-seeded Peru on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Northeastern Clinton Central School. The winner will continue on the road toward the NYSPHSAA state tournament. Gallery

Beekmantown's Tyler Sand (0) with the aggressive slide to break up the play on Plattsburgh's Raif Lautenschuetz (17). Gallery

Cortland State's Jordan Ott (1) with the save on the sliding shot from Plattsburgh State's Jacob McGowan (10). PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals ended a 14-year wait for a conference crown Saturday afternoon, defeating No. 18 Cortland 2-1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House Complex to claim their first SUNYAC regular-season championship since 2012 and secure the No. 1 seed in the tournament. With the conference title and home-field advantage on the line, the Cardinals overcame a physical battle and, down to one man, played the final 38 minutes to earn one of the program's biggest victories in recent memory. Plattsburgh struck first in the 31st minute when Robbie Kapovic scored his fourth goal of the season, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 advantage. The hosts doubled their lead just before halftime when a Cortland defender accidentally redirected the ball into his own net in the 44th minute, sending Plattsburgh into the break with a 2-0 lead. The intensity only increased after halftime. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Cardinals kept defending aggressively against the nationally ranked Red Dragons. Cortland finally broke through in the 81st minute when Owen Brant netted his ninth goal of the season, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and setting up a tense finish. However, Plattsburgh's defense held firm over the closing minutes to secure the victory and the championship. Goalkeeper Matthew Dippolito was instrumental, turning aside nine shots to preserve the lead. Cortland goalkeeper Jordan Ott finished with two saves. The contest's physical nature was evident throughout the afternoon. The Red Dragons received two yellow cards, while the Cardinals got two yellow cards and one red card in a hard-fought battle between the conference's top teams. With the victory, Plattsburgh clinched its first SUNYAC regular-season championship since 2012, earning the tournament's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. Cortland also earned a first-round bye, and both teams will host SUNYAC semifinal contests on Nov. 4. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Matthew D'Ippolito makes a diving save on the penalty kick, preventing a Cardinal victory.Gallery

Moriah (4) makes a two-handed leaping catch over Peru's Isaac Rogers (15) for the Vikings' score. CLINTONVILLE, N.Y. — Under the lights on a field built for moments like this, No. 18 Peru turned Ausable Valley High School's historic turf debut into a memorable Friday night showcase. After falling behind early, the unbeaten Nighthawks unleashed a relentless offense and pulled away from Moriah for a 42-28 win, remaining perfect while adding another chapter to their undefeated campaign. The first varsity football game played on Ausable Valley's new turf field opened with Moriah seizing the momentum. The Vikings struck first when No. 25 crossed the goal line on an 8-yard touchdown run just 2:35 into the contest, giving Moriah a 6-0 lead and energizing the crowd. Peru quickly settled in behind Brody Blaise Smith's running. The Nighthawks answered at 9:21 of the opening quarter when Smith powered in from three yards out, and the extra point gave Peru a 7-6 lead. The Nighthawks took control in the second quarter. Smith found the end zone again on a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:46 left, extending the lead to 14-6. Peru's offense continued to click later in the quarter when Marco Amato hauled in a 36-yard touchdown reception at the 6:57 mark, pushing the advantage to 21-6. Moriah refused to back down. The Vikings answered with a 23-yard touchdown reception by No. 4 at 10:30 into the quarter, cutting the deficit to 21-14 and briefly shifting the momentum back in their favor. Peru responded immediately with another big play through the air. Amato caught his second touchdown of the night on a 19-yard scoring reception at 11:27, sending the Nighthawks into halftime with a comfortable 28-14 lead. The Nighthawks carried that momentum into the second half. Deon Lawyer scored on a 5-yard touchdown run at the 3:39 mark of the third quarter to make it 35-14. Moriah countered with a 3-yard touchdown reception by No. 12 at the 11:10 mark, trimming the lead to 35-20 heading into the final quarter. Any hopes of a Vikings comeback died early in the fourth. Smith delivered the game's defining moment when he broke free for a spectacular 67-yard touchdown run 5:49 into the quarter. The explosive play stretched Peru's lead to 42-20 and capped a three-touchdown performance from the standout back. Moriah added one final score on a 16-yard touchdown reception by No. 12 with 7:34 left in the fourth quarter, but the Vikings could not get closer as Peru secured the 42-28 win. Smith finished with three rushing touchdowns, Amato caught two touchdown passes, and Lawyer added another score on the ground as the Nighthawks improved to 8-0 and completed a perfect regular season impressively. As players and fans lingered under the lights after the final whistle, the first game on Ausable Valley's new turf ended. For Moriah, the night marked the end of the regular season and the beginning of postseason preparations. For Peru, it was the latest statement from one of Section VII's premier programs. The Nighthawks walked off the new surface with their perfect record intact, capping an unbeaten regular season and carrying plenty of momentum into the games that matter most.

Peru's Marco Amato (4) with the catch between a pair of Vikings defenders for the score.