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

Beekmantown's Garrett Pelky (81) with the shoulder tackle on Peru's Caleb Strake (0) and keeps him out of the end zone. PERU, N.Y. — The #18 Peru Nighthawks stayed unbeaten Friday night, overcame two early deficits, and dominated the 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 and held Beekmantown scoreless for the rest of the game. 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.

Peru's Isaiah Hendrix (10) fighting for the extra yards with the defenders in tow.

Beekmantown's Brilynn Thornton (9) with the spike to the middle of the court for the Eagles point. 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

Plattsburgh's Olivia Lathrop (12) dives on the low ball to bump it to the setter. Gallery

Beekmantown's Addison Steele (19) and Plattsburgh's Jordyn Gilbert (5) battle for the ball on the side boundaries. 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

Plattsburgh's Elizabeth Chase and Beekmantown's Natalie Roberts (9) battle for possession at midfield early in the game. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Cooper Holland (3) with the catch along the boundary for the Hornets' first down. 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 held through the rest of the first quarter. The Hornets extended their lead in the second quarter when Will Boire punched in a 2-yard touchdown run to make 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 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.

Beekmantown's Carter Lapier (1) fights through the face mask and tackle attempt by Plattsburgh's Ryan Colburn (13).