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

Chazy's Aurelia Morrison (14) takes it around Seton Catholic's Ayat Nadeem (11) and chases towards the goal. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The No. 7-ranked Chazy Eagles continued to prove they are among New York State's elite girls soccer programs, rolling to a 10-0 win over the Seton Catholic Knights in New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VII action Thursday afternoon at Seton Catholic. Entering the match with a 13-1 record and a No. 7 state ranking, the Eagles wasted little time asserting themselves. Sophia Lynch opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and Olivia Bernard found the back of the net just one minute later to give Chazy an early 2-0 lead. The Eagles' offensive attack continued to click as Marin Juneau scored in the 13th minute. Chazy maintained steady pressure through the first half, and Gwynn Compeau added a goal in the 35th minute. The Eagles added another tally before halftime, taking a commanding 5-0 lead into the break. Juneau took over early in the second half, scoring in the 41st and 43rd minutes to complete her hat trick. Peyton Turek joined the scoring in the 46th minute as the Eagles continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. Chazy added two more late goals to cap off the afternoon and secure the 10-0 win. Juneau's three-goal performance led a balanced Eagles attack that showcased the depth and talent of one of the state's top-ranked teams. Defensively, Chazy controlled the match from start to finish, preventing the Knights from mounting any sustained offensive pressure. The win brings Chazy to 14-1 and keeps its push toward the Section VII postseason alive. Seton Catholic falls to 0-11 overall. The Eagles return to action on October 14 to face the Northern Adirondack Bobcats, while the Knights host the Saranac Lake Red Storm on October 13. Gallery

Seton Catholic's Ashleigh Hanshaw (17) chases down the loose ball for the Knights' attack. Gallery

Clinton's Isaac Merrill (12), with a header on the cross, tries to keep the Cougars' attack at bay. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The North Country Community College Saints earned a 3-1 victory over the Clinton Community College Cougars in an NJCAA Division III Region III men's soccer matchup Wednesday evening at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House. The Saints (3-7) struck first in the 25th minute when Lyrik Eckersley put the ball in the back of the net to give North Country a 1-0 lead. Just three minutes later, John Phillips doubled the lead in the 28th minute, putting the Saints up 2-0. The Cougars (2-9) responded before halftime as Henry Gibson netted a goal in the 39th minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving Clinton hope heading into the break. After a competitive second half, North Country regained its two-goal cushion in the 83rd minute when Ciya La Cognatta scored to seal the 3-1 win. North Country held an 18-10 shot advantage and created several quality scoring chances throughout the contest. Clinton goalkeeper Jordan Hawkins played well despite the loss, making 15 saves to keep the Cougars within striking distance. Saints goalkeeper Jimmy McPherson recorded nine saves in the winning effort. The Cougars finished the match with ten players after receiving a late red card. With the win, North Country improves to43-7 on the season while Clinton falls to 2-10. The rivals will meet again on Saturday, October 10, when the Cougars will look to avenge the defeat and split the season series with the Saints. Gallery

Clinton's Henry Gibson (10) and North Country's Harvey Assis (14) battle for the ball along the sidelines. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Jenna McDonald (24) goes one-on-one with SUNY Delhi's Lauryn Schmidt (4) as she takes it to the goal-scoring chance. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals continued their strong season with a 4-0 win over the SUNY Delhi Broncos in a SUNYAC women's soccer matchup Wednesday afternoon before 200 fans. The contest marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs, with Plattsburgh State entering the day at 4-2-4 and SUNY Delhi carrying a 3-5-2 record. The Cardinals opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Sydney Myers found the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season, giving the home side a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Plattsburgh State seized control early in the second half. Alexis Patrick recorded her first goal of the season in the 49th minute to double the Cardinals' advantage. Just three minutes later, Myers struck again, scoring her second goal of the match and sixth of the season to extend the lead to 3-0. The Cardinals kept the pressure on and added an insurance marker in the 72nd minute when Ellie Graney scored her first goal of the season. With a balanced offense and strong defense, Plattsburgh State secured the 4-0 shutout. The Cardinals return to SUNYAC play Saturday when they travel to Oswego, while SUNY Delhi hosts Alfred State. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Lauren Motta (30) and SUNY Delhi Shannon Walsh (15) battle for the ball midfield as they look to gain position. Gallery

Ticonderoga (8) carries it down the sideline as Seton Catholic (19) goes after the ball, looking for a swipe to stop the attack. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Ticonderoga Sentinels continued their strong season on Tuesday afternoon, traveling to Plattsburgh for a NYSPHSAA Section VII girls soccer matchup against the Seton Catholic Knights. Ticonderoga wasted little time asserting control, scoring three goals in the opening six minutes to secure a dominant 10-0 victory. The Sentinels, who entered the contest with a 6-4 record, came out firing from the opening whistle. Their early offensive surge put the Knights on their heels as Ticonderoga quickly built a 3-0 advantage before the game was even six minutes old. After the fast start, the Sentinels maintained possession and kept pressure on the Seton Catholic defense throughout the first half. Ticonderoga added a fourth goal in the 21st minute, extending its lead to 4-0. The visitors continued to control play for the remainder of the half and carried the four-goal advantage into intermission. The Sentinels brought more of the same in the second half. Just five minutes after the restart, Ticonderoga found the back of the net again in the 45th minute to make it 5-0. The offensive floodgates stayed open as the Sentinels kept the momentum rolling, scoring five more goals in the final 22 minutes of play. By the final whistle, Ticonderoga had reached double digits on the scoreboard and secured an emphatic 10-0 victory. With the win, the Sentinels improve to 7-4 on the season and will look to carry their momentum into their next contest when they host the Chazy Eagles on Wednesday. Seton Catholic falls to 0-8 on the year following the loss. The Knights will have little time to dwell on the defeat as they return to action Wednesday with a road matchup against the Saranac Lake Red Storm. Ticonderoga's explosive offense and strong defense were key to the lopsided Section VII victory as the Sentinels continue their push through the second half of the season. Gallery

Seton Catholic (3) with a swipe of the ball from Ticonderoga (6), turning it into a Knights scoring chance. Gallery