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

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

Boquet Valley's (13) uses the knee to settle the ball and start the attack. The Boquet Valley Griffins picked up their first win of the season on Monday afternoon, defeating the Seton Catholic Knights 4-0 in a Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Division II matchup. Still looking for their first victory of the year, the Griffins wasted little time taking control. Boquet Valley broke the scoreless tie in the 27th minute, finding the back of the net to take a 1-0 advantage. The Griffins continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half and doubled their lead in the 37th minute, heading into the break with a comfortable 2-0 cushion. Boquet Valley maintained its momentum after halftime. The Griffins added another goal in the 48th minute to extend the lead to 3-0 and continued to dictate play on both ends of the field. A fourth goal in the 77th minute put the game out of reach and sealed the team's first victory of the season. The shutout win improves Boquet Valley's record to 1-2-1 as the Griffins prepare for their home opener against Ticonderoga on Tuesday. Seton Catholic, meanwhile, falls to 0-3 on the season. The Knights will look to rebound and earn their first win of the year when they take on the Moriah Vikings on Thursday. Gallery

Seton Catholic's (11) and Boquet Valley's (15) battle for the ball along the sidelines as they look to gain control. 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

Plattsburgh (6) with the swipe and steal of the ball on Saranac's (12) as he cut to the middle. The Saranac Spartans picked up a key Champlain Valley Athletic Conference victory Tuesday evening, defeating the Plattsburgh Hornets 2-0 in boys soccer action. Saranac wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Just four minutes into the match, Nolan Hamel found the back of the net to give the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage. The goal set the tone for a strong first-half effort by the visitors, who controlled play and kept creating chances. The Spartans added to their lead in the 35th minute when Hamel delivered a deep strike for his second goal of the game. The tally gave Saranac a comfortable 2-0 cushion heading into halftime. The second half featured solid defending from both sides. While each team generated chances in the attacking third, neither side capitalized as the defenses and goalkeepers stood firm. Saranac successfully protected its lead for the final 40 minutes to secure the shutout victory. With the win, the Spartans improved to 3-2 on the season and will look to carry that momentum into their next matchup on the road against Northeastern Clinton. Plattsburgh fell to 3-2 and will try to rebound Thursday when the Hornets take on crosstown rival Beekmantown. Gallery

Saranac's (17) drives down the sideline and takes to the net for a scoring chance. Gallery