Power Rankings
Weekly program movement, championship context, schedule strength, on-field performance, and the biggest questions across Section IX football.
Who Owns the 845?
The KOT845 Power Rankings evaluate the strongest programs across Section IX based on performance, competition, consistency, championship position, and current momentum.
Read the Latest RankingsRankings Are Not Standings
Standings track official records and league position. KOT845 Power Rankings evaluate the broader strength, form, and championship outlook of each program.
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Ranking Methodology
The rankings combine verified results with editorial evaluation. No single factor determines placement.
Results
Wins, losses, margin, quality of opponent, and performance in major classification games.
Schedule Strength
The quality and difficulty of each program’s opponents are considered alongside the final result.
Current Form
Recent improvement, injuries, lineup changes, execution, and week-to-week momentum influence movement.
Championship Position
Classification standing, divisional impact, postseason outlook, and proven championship performance matter.
Follow Every Class
Use the Teams Directory to follow programs, classifications, team pages, stories, and historical information.
Class AA
Section IX’s largest-school programs and championship race.
View Class AA →Class A
Divisional competition, title contenders, and independent programs.
View Class A →Class B
Historic programs, championship turnover, and major rivalry games.
View Class B →Class C
Small-school competition and the road to the Section IX championship.
View Class C →Class D and Eight-Man
Eleven-man and eight-man small-school football coverage.
View Small Schools →A Proven Weekly Property
The 2025 Power Rankings generated substantial organic attention across the Hudson Valley. The 2026 Rankings Hub turns that weekly series into a permanent website archive and premium sponsor asset.
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A presenting partner can receive weekly brand integration across rankings graphics, articles, social posts, stories, website placement, team-page traffic, and campaign reporting throughout the football season.
Editorial policy: KOT845 Power Rankings are an independent editorial product. Sponsorship provides brand placement and promotional integration but does not determine team placement, movement, or editorial judgment.