Local College Sports Recap: Lacrosse, Softball, and Volleyball Highlights

Roundup of recent action from SUNY Potsdam, JCC, and other area college teams

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:53am

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The local college sports scene was busy on Wednesday, with highlights from men's lacrosse, softball, and men's volleyball. SUNY Potsdam's men's lacrosse team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 14-6, while JCC split a softball doubleheader with Genesee. In men's volleyball, SUNY Potsdam's team advanced to the conference semifinals after defeating Russell Sage in a five-set thriller.

Why it matters

These local college sports matchups showcase the talent and competitiveness of student-athletes in the region, building community pride and interest in the schools' athletic programs. The results also impact conference standings and playoff seedings as teams vie for championships.

The details

In men's lacrosse, SUNY Potsdam defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 14-6 behind strong performances from players like Row Barnes, Morgan Fox, and Braeden Goddard. At JCC, the Cannoneers fell to Genesee 15-6 in another men's lacrosse game. On the softball diamond, Genesee won the first game of a doubleheader against JCC 10-3, but JCC bounced back to take the second game 6-3. In men's volleyball, SUNY Potsdam's team defeated Russell Sage in a five-set match to advance to the conference semifinals, where they will face top-seeded Endicott on Friday.

  • The men's lacrosse games took place on Wednesday evening.
  • The softball doubleheader between JCC and Genesee also occurred on Wednesday.
  • The men's volleyball match between SUNY Potsdam and Russell Sage was the New England Conference Quarterfinal, played on Wednesday.

The players

Peter Urso

A player for SUNY Plattsburgh's men's lacrosse team who scored a goal in the game against SUNY Potsdam.

Preston Daniels

A player for SUNY Potsdam's men's lacrosse team who scored a goal in the game against SUNY Plattsburgh.

Row Barnes

A player for SUNY Potsdam's men's lacrosse team who scored multiple goals in the game against SUNY Plattsburgh.

Olivia Dalin

A player for JCC's softball team who made a nice running catch in right field and also had an infield single in the second game against Genesee.

Kaylynn O'Connell

A player for Genesee's softball team who had a two-run extra-base hit in the first game and a single that drove in a run in the second game against JCC.

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What’s next

SUNY Potsdam's men's volleyball team will face top-seeded Endicott in the conference semifinals on Friday.

The takeaway

This recap showcases the competitive spirit and talent of local college athletes across multiple sports, highlighting the vibrant sports culture in the Watertown, New York region.