Saranac's Eve Liberty (10) takes it around the Hornets' defender and fires it into the net. PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Spartans closed out their regular season with a dominant 6-0 win over the Plattsburgh Hornets in NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer action. Saranac took control early and never looked back. Hannah Forgette opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Lilly Brown found the back of the net in the 18th. Brown's goal marked the 100th point of her varsity career, adding another milestone to an impressive season. The Spartans continued their offensive surge late in the opening half. Eve Liberty scored in the 28th minute, followed by Brown's second goal of the evening just one minute later. Alyse Liberty capped off the first-half scoring in the 30th minute, giving Saranac a commanding 5-0 advantage heading into the break. The visitors added another goal in the second half when Julia Ryan collected a rebound and scored in the 54th minute to seal the win. With the win, Saranac finishes the regular season 10-6 and will prepare for Section VII postseason play. Plattsburgh falls to 1-10-1 and will conclude its campaign on October 16, when the Hornets travel to Peru for their season finale. Gallery

Saranac's Zoey Blair (17) and Plattsburgh's Emma Slatter (10) battle for the ball along the sidelines and for possession. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Ocean Hardy (14) splits the Patriots' defense and sends it to the Patriots' attack. PLATTSBURGH — The AuSable Valley Patriots built a two-goal first-half lead, then survived a late Plattsburgh comeback attempt to win 2-1 over the Hornets in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action on October 8. The Patriots entered the contest with a 5-6-1 record and quickly took control. AuSable Valley pressured the defense all half and scored twice, taking a 2-0 lead at halftime. Plattsburgh, which came into the match with a 1-8 record, showed more energy after halftime and began creating opportunities in the attacking third. The Hornets kept pushing as the second half progressed, looking for a breakthrough goal to spark a comeback. That moment came in the 74th minute when Charlotte Boule found the back of the net for Plattsburgh, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving the home crowd hope. The goal shifted momentum toward the Hornets, who pressed for the equalizer during the final minutes of regulation. Despite the late pressure, the Patriots' defense held firm and protected the one-goal advantage through the final whistle to secure the road victory. With the win, AuSable Valley improves its position heading into its next matchup against Chateaugay. Plattsburgh will look to bounce back when it returns to action on October 14 against Saranac. The victory showed the Patriots' ability to capitalize on early scoring chances. In contrast, the Hornets showed resilience by battling back and making things interesting late in the match before ultimately falling short. Gallery

Ausable Valley's Lula Plender with the two-handed save from the shot by Plattsburgh's Charlotte Boule (4). 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 Emma Koon (1) with the save on the shot from Peru's Reese Duprey (14) inside the 12-yard box. 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 first half, creating several quality scoring opportunities while showcasing strong defense. 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, with Meyer's overtime heroics securing a hard-fought victory on their home field. Gallery

Peru's Reese Duprey (14) turns the corner and leaves Plattsburgh's Emma Slatter (10) as she heads for the night for the shot. Gallery

Northeastern Clinton (17) and Plattsburgh's Molly Meyer (8) battle for the ball along the sidelines. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh Hornets hosted the Northeastern Clinton Cougars in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls soccer action at the Plattsburgh Athletic Complex on Wednesday. The two teams traded blows throughout the first half, creating scoring chances on both ends of the field. However, neither side found the back of the net, and the game remained scoreless heading into halftime. The evenly matched play continued through much of the second half as both teams searched for the game's first goal. The breakthrough finally came in the 71st minute when Lexi Arno capitalized on a scoring opportunity to give Northeastern Clinton a 1-0 advantage. Arno was not finished. Just one minute later, she struck again to extend the Cougars' lead to 2-0 and provide some valuable insurance. From there, the Northeastern Clinton defense clamped down, preventing the Hornets from mounting a comeback and preserving the shutout victory. With the win, the Cougars improve to 4-4 and will return to action Thursday when they host the Saranac Spartans. Meanwhile, the Hornets fall to 0-5-1 and will keep searching for their first win next week when they travel to face the Saranac Spartans. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Molly Meyer (8) and Maddie Arno (19) battle for the ball at midfield. Gallery