More Than Friday Night: Why High School Sports Still Hold the 845 Together
High school sports in the Hudson Valley are about more than final scores. They connect generations, strengthen local identity, support small businesses…
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Six Champions, One Bigger Question: What Comes Next for Section IX Boys Basketball?
Kingston, Goshen, Beacon, Onteora, Mount Academy and Chapel Field finished the 2025–26 season as…
O’Neill Stopped the Fall. Can the Raiders Start the Climb?
After falling from 12 wins in 2022 to a winless season in 2024, O’Neill…
Two Years Removed From the Dome, Burke Catholic Faces a New Class D Reality
Two seasons after reaching the New York State Class D championship game, Burke Catholic…
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O’Neill Stopped the Fall. Can the Raiders Start the Climb?
After falling from 12 wins in 2022 to a winless season in 2024, O’Neill…
Two Years Removed From the Dome, Burke Catholic Faces a New Class D Reality
Two seasons after reaching the New York State Class D championship game, Burke Catholic…
Chester Won Class C. Now Class D Has to Deal With It.
After a 9–2 season and a dominant Section IX Class C championship, Chester enters…
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Weekly Section IX football power rankings, movement, and analysis throughout the 2026 season.
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The Final Lap Is Too Late
College football recruiting is changing, and waiting until junior or senior year to prepare may already be too late. KOT845 explains why…
2026 Section IX Football Recruiting Tracker: Offers, Commitments and Prospects
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Six Champions, One Bigger Question: What Comes Next for Section IX Boys Basketball?
Kingston, Goshen, Beacon, Onteora, Mount Academy and Chapel Field finished the 2025–26 season as Section IX’s boys basketball champions or representatives. As…
2026–27 Section IX Boys Basketball Headquarters: Teams, Storylines and Season Coverage
Follow the 2026–27 Section IX boys basketball season with KOT845 scores, rankings, team coverage,…
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More Than Friday Night: Why High School Sports Still Hold the 845 Together
High school sports in the Hudson Valley are about more than final scores. They…
KOT845 Expands Coverage Beyond Sports Across the Hudson Valley
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