Pine Bush Pushed Middletown. How Will It Show Up Against Newburgh?
Pine Bush showed encouraging stretches against Middletown. Newburgh brings a different test—and last year’s…
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Valley Central Is 4–1. Is It Ready to Close the Gap on Middletown?
VC has earned four wins. Friday tests whether the Vikings can turn that progress…
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Is Kingston Ready to Beat Monroe-Woodbury? Friday Is a Chance to Close the Gap.
Kingston beat Monroe-Woodbury in 2024, then lost 48–14 last year. Coach I examines the…
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Thursday in the 845: Beacon’s Defense and Tri-Valley’s Next Step
Thursday finals: Beacon beat Saugerties 49–6 to reach 6–0; Tri-Valley won the first AG…
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Coach I Picks Week 5: All 20 Games, With Three Tough Calls
Coach I finishes Week 5 at 18–2: 2–0 Thursday, 12–1 Friday and 4–1 Saturday.…
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Inside the Week 5 Power 40: The Reason Behind Every Spot
Why every team sits where it does in the Week 5 Power 40, from…
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Monticello–Poughkeepsie Isn’t About the Top of the Standings. That’s Why It Matters So Much.
Monticello brings its first win into Poughkeepsie Friday. For two rebuilding programs, this is…
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Middletown Is 5–0. Valley Central Is 4–1. Friday Is a Real Class AA Test.
No. 1 Middletown hosts No. 7 Valley Central Friday at 6 p.m. The Middies…
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Week 5 Class Rankings Explained: Highland Takes Over, Washingtonville Leads and Port Holds Off Beacon
Why KOT845 has Highland atop Class C, Washingtonville first in Class A and Port…
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Week 5 Is Here: 20 Games Put Section IX Into Midseason Separation Mode
Week 5 opens Thursday with 20 games across three days. Middletown–Valley Central, Wallkill–Washingtonville and…
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