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

Seton Catholic's Gianna Cappiello (9) and Lake Placid's (9) go after the ball as they head to the net. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Lake Placid Blue Bombers earned a 4-0 win over the Seton Catholic Knights in NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer action, improving to 5-8-1 and handing the Knights their 12th loss of the year. Lake Placid wasted no time, striking in the eighth minute when #6 found the back of the net to give the Blue Bombers an early 1-0 lead. The visitors doubled their lead in the 17th minute as #8 scored, putting Seton Catholic behind by two. The Blue Bombers kept the pressure on through the opening half and added another goal in the 37th minute when #9 converted, sending Lake Placid into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. Seton Catholic kept fighting in the second half, but Lake Placid's defense kept the Knights off the scoreboard. The Blue Bombers added one final goal in the 79th minute as #12 finished off the scoring and secured the 4-0 victory. With the win, Lake Placid improves to 5-8-1, while Seton Catholic falls to 0-12. Both teams will conclude their regular-season schedules on October 16. Lake Placid will host Chazy, while Seton Catholic will travel to Moriah. Gallery

Seton Catholic's Ella Forrence (2) and the Lake Placid midfielder go for the ball along the sideline as they both look to create a scoring chance. Gallery

Seton Catholic's Gianna Cappiello (9) and Lake Placid's (9) go after the ball as they head to the net. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Lake Placid Blue Bombers earned a 4-0 win over the Seton Catholic Knights in NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer action, improving to 5-8-1 and handing the Knights their 12th loss of the year. Lake Placid wasted no time, striking in the eighth minute when #6 found the back of the net to give the Blue Bombers an early 1-0 lead. The visitors doubled their lead in the 17th minute as #8 scored, putting Seton Catholic behind by two. The Blue Bombers kept the pressure on through the opening half and added another goal in the 37th minute when #9 converted, sending Lake Placid into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. Seton Catholic kept fighting in the second half, but Lake Placid's defense kept the Knights off the scoreboard. The Blue Bombers added one final goal in the 79th minute as #12 finished off the scoring and secured the 4-0 victory. With the win, Lake Placid improves to 5-8-1, while Seton Catholic falls to 0-12. Both teams will conclude their regular-season schedules on October 16. Lake Placid will host Chazy, while Seton Catholic will travel to Moriah. Gallery

Seton Catholic's Ella Forrence (2) and the Lake Placid midfielder go for the ball along the sideline as they both look to create a scoring chance. Gallery

Seton Catholic's Colby Chase (6) and the Lake Placid midfeilder battle for the ball at midfeild for possesion. 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 held a 4-3 record, while Seton Catholic looked 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 dramatically. 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

LAke Placid attacker with the header to keep the Blue Bombers attack. Gallery