Erik Rhyne

Peru second baseman Madi Marino dives on first in an attempt to beat a runner to the base against Averill Park during a NYSPHSAA Class A subregional on Tuesday in Plattsburgh.

Saranac softball players listen to head coach Sam Campbell (left) before heading out onto the field against Chatham in a NYSPHSAA Class A subregional on Wednesday in Plattsburgh.

From left, Kalib Smith, Gabe Moore and Keegan Theriault stand together after the conclusion of a NYSPHSAA Class A subregional Thursday in Champlain.

PLATTSBURGH — There’s no moral victory in sports. Saranac head coach Sam Campbell was proud and pleased of how his team played but said there was a lot left on the field that could’ve made a difference in the Spartans’ 9-2 loss to the Chatham Panthers in a NYSPHSAA Class B subregional. “Well, I was pleased with the way we made some plays,” Campbell said. “I would be happier if we'd been a ...

Ticonderoga's Addison Munson (8) applies the tag to a Galway baserunner as teammate Lillian Davis (24) looks on during a NYSPHSAA Class C regional final Friday in Plattsburgh.

Crown Point players console each other after falling to Fort Ann in a NYSPHSAA Class D regional final Saturday in Plattsburgh.

CROWN POINT — Mike Ross always says, “The rest is gravy because everything tastes better with it,” when explaining his mindset after winning sectional titles.

Sam Campbell with his granddaughter Addyson Campbell after a game in Plattsburgh.

Castine Properties'Jamie Davison goes up for a reverse layup against Chateaugay Good Thymes in a YMCA Men's League game Thursday in Plattsburgh.

— Erik Rhyne is the sports editor of the Press-Republican. Contact him at 518-565-4124 or