The Chazy Eagles are crowned the 2026 NYSPHSAA Section VII Class D Boys Soccer Champions with a 3-0 win over the Johnsburg/Minerva Jaguars. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The top-ranked Chazy Eagles, ranked No. 2 in New York State, continued their remarkable season Saturday morning, defeating the Johnsburg/Minerva Jaguars 3-0 in the NYSPHSAA Section VII Class D Boys Soccer Championship at Plattsburgh High School. The victory secured Chazy's ninth consecutive sectional championship and kept the Eagles unbeaten at 19-0 as they advance to regional play. From the opening whistle, Chazy controlled possession and dictated the pace against a Jaguars squad that entered the title match with a 13-5 record. The Eagles wasted little time finding the breakthrough. Just seven minutes into the contest, Zeke McLennan opened the scoring after finishing a setup from Kahne Labombard, giving Chazy an early 1-0 advantage. The Eagles kept the pressure on the Jaguars throughout the first half. They doubled their lead in the 25th minute when Labombard scored his own, striking home an unassisted tally to send Chazy into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 cushion. The Eagles carried that momentum into the second half and put the championship beyond doubt two minutes after the restart. In the 42nd minute, Landon Duprey found the back of the net off an assist from McLennan, extending the lead to 3-0. Chazy's defense was equally dominant. The Eagles limited Johnsburg/Minerva to just one shot on goal all match. Goalkeeper Henry Kapp was called upon only once and made the save to preserve the shutout. On the other end of the field, Jaguars goalkeeper Nicholas Sauer-Jones turned in a strong performance despite the loss, stopping nine shots and helping keep the margin from growing as Chazy fired 12 shots on target. The championship victory further cements Chazy's place among New York State's elite programs. The Eagles have now captured nine straight Section VII Class D titles, a testament to the program's sustained excellence and ability to reload year after year. Next up, Chazy begins its pursuit of a state championship when it faces Section II champion Hartford, ranked No. 14 in New York State, in the NYSPHSAA regional first round on November 4. With a perfect 19-0 record, a ninth consecutive sectional championship, and a No. 2 state ranking, the Eagles will carry plenty of momentum into the state tournament as they look to keep their historic season alive. Gallery