Forrence, Berman lead Hornets over Huskies

Plattsburgh High wins home opener 13-5 over Franklin Academy

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:35pm

A fractured, geometric painting depicting the fluid movements and passing of a girls' lacrosse game, with intersecting lines and shapes in navy, green, and gold representing the players and ball.A cubist interpretation of the dynamic action and team chemistry that fueled Plattsburgh High's decisive victory over Franklin Academy in their lacrosse home opener.Plattsburgh Today

The Plattsburgh High School Hornets defeated the Franklin Academy Huskies 13-5 in their home opener. Plattsburgh seniors Lily Forrence and Avery Berman led the way, with Forrence scoring 5 goals and adding 3 assists, while Berman scored 4 goals and had 3 assists. Five different Hornets recorded assists, and both Charlotte Bezio and Juli Podd scored their first varsity goals in the win.

Why it matters

The win gives the Hornets momentum heading into the rest of their season, as they look to build on their strong start. For the Huskies, the game was highlighted by the Parsons sisters, who scored all 5 of Franklin Academy's goals, including Clara Parsons' first varsity goal.

The details

Plattsburgh High controlled the game with ball control and steady passing, pulling away for the 13-5 victory. The Hornets got contributions from multiple players, with Forrence and Berman leading the way on offense. Marin Juneau dominated in the midfield, while the defense was anchored by Ocean Hardy and Natalee Dubray. For Franklin Academy, the Parsons sisters - Eleanor, Livia and Clara - scored all of the Huskies' goals.

  • The game was Plattsburgh High's home opener.

The players

Lily Forrence

A senior captain for the Plattsburgh High Hornets, Forrence had 5 goals and 3 assists in the win.

Avery Berman

A Plattsburgh High player, Berman scored 4 goals and had 3 assists in the victory.

Eleanor Parsons

A Franklin Academy Huskies player who scored 2 goals in the loss.

Livia Parsons

A Franklin Academy Huskies player who scored 2 goals in the loss.

Clara Parsons

A Franklin Academy Huskies player who scored 1 goal in the loss, her first varsity goal.

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What they’re saying

“We had a great home opener due to how cohesive the team was. From the number of assists to how efficiently the ball was worked up the field (on a defensive stop), it all contributed to our win.”

— Lily Forrence, PHS senior captain

“Tonight was a total team effort, and it's always nice to get the first win under your belt. Lily Forrence and Avery Berman led the way for us on offense, with Berman playing an exceptional two-way game. Marin Juneau dominated midfield play, complementing our defense, anchored by Ocean Hardy and Natalee Dubray. We hope to use this as a building block for continued growth as our season continues”

— Shannon Brown, PHS head coach

The takeaway

The Plattsburgh High Hornets demonstrated strong teamwork and balanced scoring in their home opener, with key contributions from their senior leaders. The win provides a solid foundation for the Hornets as they look to build momentum throughout the season. For the Franklin Academy Huskies, the game highlighted the talent of the Parsons sisters, who will look to lead their team to more success as the season progresses.