Three Quarterbacks, One Crown: Inside Class AA’s Biggest Battle
Ethan Maldonado, Jaiseon Barnwell and Joseph Royal enter 2026 with different resumes but the…
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11 Section IX Football Programs Under the Most Pressure in 2026
Championship expectations, coaching pressure and programs searching for breakthroughs—these eleven Section IX teams enter…
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The Final Lap Is Too Late
College football recruiting is changing, and waiting until junior or senior year to prepare…
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Best of the 845 Football Combine Set for August 15
The Best of the 845 Football Combine is coming August 15 with athletic testing,…
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2026 Section IX Football Recruiting: Offers, Commitments and Prospects
Follow college offers, commitments, visits, prospect features and recruiting developments involving Section IX football…
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The 10 Biggest Questions Entering the 2026 Section IX Football Season
The 2026 Section IX football season is approaching, and several major storylines are already…
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The KOT845 Power Rankings: How We Evaluate Section IX Football Programs
Every Tuesday during the football season, the KOT845 Power Rankings will evaluate the strongest…
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Athletic Republic Hudson Valley Named Official Performance Partner of KOT845 Football
Athletic Republic Hudson Valley has joined Kings of the 845 as the Official Performance…
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The Reload Begins: Can Minisink Valley Replace a Championship Core?
After graduating one of the most accomplished senior classes in recent Section IX history,…
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Brand-New Territory: Port Jervis Must Find the Next Quarterback to Protect the Standard
After six straight Section IX championships and a state title, Port Jervis enters unfamiliar…
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