The Independent Voice of Hudson Valley Sports.
Kings of the 845, also known as KOT845, is an independent Hudson Valley media platform covering Section IX athletics, recruiting, local businesses, community stories, events, culture and the people shaping the 845.
KOT845 was created to give local athletes, teams, schools, businesses and communities the consistent attention they deserve.
Build the Leading Independent Media Platform for the Hudson Valley.
KOT845 is building a trusted, year-round destination for the athletes, families, programs, businesses and communities of the 845.
- Deliver timely and accurate local sports coverage
- Highlight athletes, coaches, teams and programs
- Create greater recruiting visibility for local student-athletes
- Preserve the history of Section IX athletics
- Connect local businesses with an engaged regional audience
- Cover meaningful community stories beyond the scoreboard
- Build a trusted year-round destination for the people of the 845
Complete Coverage of the Games and Communities That Matter Here.
KOT845 follows the people, programs, developments and stories shaping Section IX and the greater Hudson Valley.
Football
Section IX news, class-by-class rankings, schedules, program pages, recruiting, championships, rivalries, game coverage, historical records and offseason storylines.
Basketball
Boys basketball news, rankings, team coverage, schedules, championships, recruiting, player features and postseason coverage.
Recruiting
College offers, commitments, visits, prospect features, verified updates, breakout athletes and athlete-development stories.
Rankings
Independent class-by-class rankings, program analysis, championship outlooks and weekly movement throughout the season.
Community
Local businesses, schools, youth programs, organizations, public-interest information and the people making an impact throughout the Hudson Valley.
History and Data
Program histories, schedules, coaches, championships, rivalries, archives and permanent records that preserve Section IX athletics.
Editorial Decisions Remain Independent.
KOT845 is independently operated. It is not an official publication of Section IX, NYSPHSAA, any school district, athletic department, team, league, government agency, sponsor or advertiser unless specifically stated.
Sponsors and advertisers may receive branding, promotion, website placement, social-media exposure and campaign integration. They do not purchase favorable coverage, rankings, awards or editorial conclusions.
Isaac Cayetano
Hudson Valley media creator and football coachIsaac Cayetano founded KOT845 in 2020 and built its audience around Hudson Valley football, basketball, recruiting, rankings and community storytelling.
His football background includes coaching multiple position groups, offensive and defensive systems, player development, game preparation and program operations.
He currently serves as a varsity defensive line coach at Middletown High School and previously coached at Monticello, gaining experience across offense, defense, special teams and multiple position groups.
That combination of media experience and firsthand football knowledge gives KOT845 a detailed understanding of the athletes, coaches, programs, rivalries and communities it covers.
The Full Story of the Region.
KOT845 serves Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess and surrounding Hudson Valley communities. The goal is not simply to report scores.
The Athletes
Recognizing student-athletes earning opportunities and building their futures.
The Programs
Documenting coaches, teams, rivalries, milestones and championship pursuits.
The Businesses
Connecting local companies with the communities and customers they serve.
The Community
Highlighting organizations, events and stories that might otherwise be overlooked.
A Regional Audience Connected by Local Sports.
KOT845 has generated millions of organic views by reaching the people most invested in Hudson Valley athletics and community life.
Reach the 845 Through a Meaningful Partnership.
KOT845 works with businesses and organizations seeking authentic access to a highly engaged regional audience.
- Program-page partnerships
- Seasonal and annual sponsorships
- Website and social-media campaigns
- Presented content properties
- Event and community promotion
- Custom media packages
Help Us Identify the Stories That Matter.
KOT845 reviews relevant, complete and verifiable submissions from throughout the Hudson Valley.
- Scores and schedule updates
- Recruiting offers and commitments
- Athlete and team achievements
- Community events and initiatives
- Business and school announcements
- Corrections, photographs and videos
Accuracy, Fairness and Transparency.
KOT845 is committed to accurate reporting, fair coverage, responsible treatment of student-athletes and a clear separation between editorial and commercial content.
Readers can review the complete Editorial Standards, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use through the links in the website footer.
Building the Most Complete Independent Media Platform Serving the Hudson Valley.
KOT845 is developing deeper team coverage, searchable schedules, scores, standings, player profiles, recruiting resources, historical archives, video programming, event coverage and expanded business partnerships.
The objective is clear: become the most complete and trusted independent media platform serving the Hudson Valley.