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Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake earn football victories in Week 0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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Summary

Six Champlain Valley Athletic Conference teams opened their football seasons this weekend with games against Northern Athletic Conference opponents. Plattsburgh defeated Franklin Academy 45-0 on Saturday, relying on a balanced offensive performance and a stout defense that held the Huskies to 100 total yards. Colden Johnson scored three rushing touchdowns for the Hornets, while Ryan Colburn contributed a 92-yard punt return. Saranac Lake overcame four turnovers to defeat Massena 19-14 after a productive second half. Ethan Harvey led the Red Storm with 124 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Owen Lawrence added 97 yards and two scores. Elsewhere, Ogdensburg Free Academy recorded a 28-7 win over Beekmantown. The CVAC finished the weekend with a 4-2 record, marking the league’s strongest Week 0 showing since the schedule was reintroduced in 2022.

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•Plattsburgh held Franklin Academy to 26 yards of offense in the first half.
•Saranac Lake finished with 260 total rushing yards despite committing six fumbles.
•Ogdensburg Free Academy built a 22-0 halftime lead to defeat Beekmantown 28-7.
•Plattsburgh travels to face Moriah on September 13.
•Saranac Lake hosts Moriah on September 18.

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In Week 0, all six Champlain Valley Athletic Conference teams hit the field taking on teams from the Northern Athletic Conference. Adding in Peru’s victory Thursday, the CVAC came out with a 4-2 record on the weekend. It’s the best showing since NYSPHSAA reintroduced the ‘Week 0’ schedule in 2022. PLATTSBURGH 45 FRANKLIN ACADEMY 0 PLATTSBURGH — The Hornets used every phase of offense to get ...
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