Three Weeks to Tipoff Prep: Your Section IX Basketball Preseason Checklist
Winter practice begins November 16. Find your team, check the schedule and get ready…
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Four Weeks to Winter: What Section IX Basketball Families Should Know Before November 16
Winter practice opens November 16. Here is what to check now, how to follow…
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The 500-Win Club: Four Local Programs Connected to New York’s Coaching List
Rod Chando, Sam Kalloch, Jerry Kaplan and James Santoro connect four local programs to…
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Burke’s 2011 State Title: Four Wins That Still Belong in the Section IX Conversation
Albertus Magnus, Mattituck, Westhill and Potsdam stood between Burke Catholic and the 2011 Class…
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From 11–9 to State Champions: Millbrook’s Remarkable 1999 Finish
Millbrook entered the 1999 sectional bracket at 11–9. Seven postseason wins later, the Blazers…
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THE RESPONSE: Mid-Hudson Answers Rochester Loss With Back-to-Back Wins at BCANY
After splitting Friday’s opening games, Mid-Hudson responded with two Saturday victories to move to…
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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…
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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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