MASSENA -- Seaway Valley Venom were defeated 27-0 in their Empire Football League home opener July 9 against the Plattsburgh North Stars at Massena High School’s Mike Nichols Field.

Attendance was 287.

The Plattsburgh squad scored 6 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 7 in the third, and both sides went scoreless in the fourth.

The game had to be called in the fourth quarter due to lightning.

“The atmosphere tonight was fantastic,” said Head Coach Elijah Winfrey. “Even though we lost it is very evident to us that we have improved in all phases since last season. I’m very proud of my guys and I look forward to growing as a coach with them.”

The next Venom's game is Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in Massena against the Mohawk Valley Titans.

Stats for the Venom in the Plattsburgh game were:

• Passing

#6 Abe Gravell 2 out of 7 for 9 Yards 2INT

#8 Corey Campeau 0 out of 1 0 Yards

• Receiving

#24 Matt Shatraw 1 Rec. 6 YDs

#11 Dakota Vallance 1Rec. 3 YDs

• Rushing

#6 Abe Gravell 6 att 19YDS

#8 Corey Campeau 2 att 21YDs

#10 Cody Locey 7 att -5YDs

#22 Joel Castro 1 att 3YDS

#24 Matt Shatraw 1att 6YDS

• On defense

#25 Nick Steenkamer 4 solo tackles 4 Assisted Tackles .

#10 Cody Locey 1 Solo Tackle

#23 Devon Delaney 7 Solo Tackles , 1 INT

#28 Jeremey Bailey 3 Solo Tackles , 3 Assisted Tackles , 1 Forced Fumble

#73 Cody Hartle 3 Solo Tackles , 2 Assisted tackles

#11 Dakota Vallance 5 Solo tackles, 4 Assisted tackles , 1 Forced Fumble

#6 Abe Gravell 3 Solo Tackles , 1 Fumble Recovery

#87 Evan Mannix 1 Solo Tackle , 1 fumble Recovery

#24 Matt Shatraw 1 solo tackle

#44 Chris Fayer 1 solo tackle

#8 Corey Campeau 1 Solo Tackle

#51 James Snyder 1 Solo Tackle

• Kick Returns

#11 Dakota Vallance 1 Return 20 YDs

#25 Nick Steenkamer 1 Return 12YDs

#1 Randall Ball 1 Return 12 YDS

• Field Goals

#84 Mike Horth 0 for 1

Big plays for the Venom were a 21-yard run in the third quarter by quarterback Corey Campeau. This run broke the team record for longest rush which was previously 15 yards. Another big play was in Plattsburgh’s first drive. Venom cornerback Devon Delaney picked off Tre Bucci’s pass and returned it for 15 yards. Abe Gravell and Evan Mannix recovered fumbles for the Venom. Dakota Vallance and Jeremey Bailey forced two additional fumbles.

The Venom fielded a team of 22 players against Plattsburgh who brought 40-plus players to the game. Kicker Mike Horth also broke a team record by kicking a 56 yard punt, the previous record was 28 yards.