Saranac's Nolan Hamel (5) carries it in and fires the shot in overtime for the game-winner. BEEKMANTON, NY--The top-seeded and No. 10-ranked team in New York State, the Saranac Spartans, are headed to the NYSPHSAA Class B State Tournament after a dramatic 1-0 overtime victory over the second-seeded Northeastern Clinton Cougars in the Section VII Class B Boys Soccer Championship Wednesday night at Beekmantown Central School in Beekmantown, New York. Playing in front of several hundred spectators on a crisp fall evening with temperatures in the upper 40s, the championship match showcased two of Section VII's premier programs in a defensive battle that remained scoreless through regulation. Neither team found a breakthrough in the first half, and the deadlock continued through the second despite several scoring chances. Saranac controlled much of the offensive play, outshooting Northeastern Clinton 10-3, but Cougars goalkeeper Mason Favreau delivered a stellar performance to keep the match level. Favreau was outstanding between the posts, turning aside nine shots and frustrating the Spartans throughout regulation and into overtime. With the score still tied after 80 minutes of regulation, the match moved into overtime. Just six minutes into the extra session, Saranac found its championship moment. In the 86th minute, Henry Napper delivered a pass to Nolan Hamel, who buried the golden goal and sent the Spartans into celebration as the crowd erupted. The Spartans' defense was equally impressive throughout the evening. Goalkeeper Elliot Batty made three saves to secure the shutout while the Saranac back line limited Northeastern Clinton's opportunities and protected the narrow lead once the breakthrough arrived. The victory improves Saranac's record to 13-2-2 and secures the Section VII Class B championship. The Spartans now advance to the NYSPHSAA Class B State Tournament, where they will await the winner of Section II in the state quarterfinal round. Northeastern Clinton finishes with an impressive 11-6 record after a strong run to the sectional championship match. For Saranac, the sectional title is the latest achievement in an outstanding season. Ranked among New York State's best Class B teams, the Spartans will now turn their attention to the state tournament as they pursue an even bigger prize and look to keep their championship run alive. Gallery

Northeastern Clinton's Jason Langlois (14) rises above Saranac's James Lefevre (2) with the header at midfield. Gallery

Ausable Valley's Elin Post (11) with a shot to the far corner to give the Patriots the 2-0 lead. BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. — After 110 minutes of intense championship soccer and a tense penalty kick shootout, the top-seeded Ausable Valley Patriots claimed the NYSPHSAA Section VII Class B Girls' Soccer Championship in a dramatic victory over the second-seeded Northeastern Clinton Cougars on Wednesday night at Beekmantown Central School. With a few hundred fans lining the sidelines and a light mist settling over the field during the second half, the two rivals delivered a championship match worthy of the occasion before Ausable Valley prevailed 3-1 in penalty kicks to secure the sectional title. The Patriots struck quickly, taking the lead just four minutes in when Elin Post finished a scoring opportunity created by Renne Bruno to make it 1-0. Ausable Valley doubled its advantage in the 17th minute as Nora Rogers found the back of the net off an assist from Anna Bailey, giving the Patriots a commanding 2-0 lead. Northeastern Clinton responded before halftime and gained momentum when Carley Anctil scored in the 30th minute on an assist from Anna Raccine, cutting the deficit to 2-1 heading into the break. The Cougars continued to press in the second half and were rewarded in the 60th minute when Lexi Arno scored the equalizer, knotting the match at 2-2 and setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Neither team found a breakthrough in the remainder of regulation or during two overtime periods, despite several quality chances. The championship would ultimately be decided from the penalty spot. In the shootout, Ausable Valley held its nerve. The Patriots converted key attempts and took a 3-1 penalty lead in the fourth round, sparking a championship celebration as players rushed onto the field. Northeastern Clinton controlled much of the offensive action, finishing with a 13-7 edge in shots on goal. Cougars goalkeeper Peyton Scott recorded five saves, while Patriots goalkeeper Lula Pfendler delivered a standout championship performance with 11 saves, repeatedly denying Northeastern Clinton chances and keeping her team alive until the shootout. With the sectional championship victory, Ausable Valley advances to the NYSPHSAA Class B Tournament and will await the winner of the Section II championship. For the Patriots, the title marks the culmination of a determined postseason run and sends them into the state tournament with confidence and momentum. For Northeastern Clinton, the season ends heartbreakingly close to a sectional crown after a spirited championship effort that required 110 minutes and penalty kicks to decide. Gallery

Northeastern Clinton's Peyton Scott (44) with the diving stop to keep it a tie game and force overtime. Gallery

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

Plattsburgh's Aiden Drollette (7) with the header on the set piece for the eventual game winner. BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. — Third-seeded Plattsburgh defeated second-seeded Beekmantown 2-1 in a physical NYSPHSAA Section VII Class A semifinal contest Saturday, earning a berth in the sectional championship game. The match featured multiple yellow cards as both teams battled for a spot in the final. Plattsburgh opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Tino Marino converted a chance created by Aiden Drollete to give the Hornets a 1-0 lead. The Hornets added to their advantage in the 24th minute. Off a corner kick, Aiden Drollete headed home a pass from Marino to extend the lead to 2-0 before halftime. Beekmantown generated the majority of the offensive opportunities, finishing with an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal, but Plattsburgh carried its two-goal lead into the second half. The Eagles got on the board in the 72nd minute when Brady MacNerland headed in a corner kick from Sully Loughan, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Beekmantown kept applying pressure in the final stages, but Plattsburgh held on to its lead through the closing whistle. With the victory, the Hornets advance to the Section VII Class A championship game, where they will face top-seeded Peru on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Northeastern Clinton Central School. The winner will continue on the road toward the NYSPHSAA state tournament. Gallery

Beekmantown's Tyler Sand (0) with the aggressive slide to break up the play on Plattsburgh's Raif Lautenschuetz (17). Gallery