Friday settled the Class A field
All 13 Friday finals are recorded. Middletown finishes 9–0. Washingtonville and Beacon finish 8–1. Read the full Friday wrap →
| Class | Confirmed | What comes next |
|---|---|---|
| AA | No. 1 Middletown; No. 2 Newburgh. Valley Central has qualified. | Pine Bush wins or Monroe wins by 1–3: projected No. 3 Pine Bush, No. 4 Valley Central. Monroe wins by 5+: projected No. 3 Valley Central, No. 4 Monroe. Exactly 4: hold for Section IX’s tiebreak ruling. Full AA scenarios → |
| A | Division 1: Washingtonville first, Warwick second. Division 2: Cornwall first, Lourdes second. | Lourdes at Washingtonville; Warwick at Cornwall. Goshen, Wallkill, Minisink Valley and FDR are eliminated. |
| B | No. 1 Port Jervis; No. 2 Beacon. Marlboro and Saugerties have qualified. | Marlboro–Saugerties winner is No. 3 and visits Beacon; loser is No. 4 and visits Port Jervis. |
| C | No. 1 Highland; No. 2 O’Neill; No. 3 Dover. | Dover at O’Neill in the semifinal. Highland has the championship bye. |
| D | No. 1 Burke; No. 2 Chester. | Chester–Burke championship, November 13 at Goshen. |
| 8-Man | Eldred beat Tri-Valley 14–6 and advances. | Eldred at Sullivan West. Ellenville–Millbrook/Webutuck winner visits Pawling. Tri-Valley’s postseason run is over. |
Qualification and advancement are different: the standings retain the six-team eight-man qualifying field; the bracket shows which teams are still alive after playoff finals.
All six brackets and championship times → · Live standings · Remaining race scenarios
Saturday, October 31: kickoffs and remaining playoff stakes →
Section IX Live Standings
Live Section IX playoff races built from results. Overall records and class/division records stay separate so readers can see which games actually affect the postseason race.
The playoff picture, made simple
Playoff record counts the games that decide a team’s playoff spot. All games is its full season record. Only final results change either record.
Already in: 
Chester Academy · 
John S. Burke Catholic · 
Highland · 
Dover · 
James I. O’Neill · 
Sullivan West · 
Tri-Valley · 
Eldred · 
Ellenville · 
Pawling · 
Millbrook · 
Our Lady of Lourdes · 
Beacon · 
Saugerties · 
Port Jervis · 
Marlboro · 
Middletown · 
Pine Bush · 
Valley Central · 
Warwick · 
Washingtonville · 
Cornwall · 
Newburgh Free Academy.
What this weekend can clinch
Only mathematically live teams are shown. A win-to-clinch line means the spot is guaranteed after the listed results—not just a better place today.
No guaranteed win-to-clinch result is confirmed for the remaining games this weekend. Wins can still improve playoff position.
How many teams get in?
Which games count? AA, B, C and D count games against teams in their own class. Class A and 8-Man count games within their own division. Other games still count toward the full season record.
How can a 4–1 team show 0–0 here? It has not played a division game yet. A win outside the division improves the full season record without changing the division playoff record.
Updated through 2026-10-31. Current places below answer “who would be in if the season ended today?” Final seeds are still to be decided.
How we check a clinch
We check every remaining win/loss combination, head-to-head results and the possible loss margins under the 21-point cap. If future scoring margins or a Section IX decision could still change a tied team’s place, we do not mark its spot clinched. KOT845 projections and Power 40 are not used to guarantee qualification. Official eligibility remains subject to Section IX.
Class AA
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MiddletownPower 40 #1 | 5-0 | 9-0 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | Newburgh Free AcademyPower 40 #2 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #3 | Pine BushPower 40 #9 | 3-2 | 4-5 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #4 | Valley CentralPower 40 #10 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #5 |  Monroe-WoodburyPower 40 #15 | 1-4 | 1-8 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #6 |  KingstonPower 40 #16 | 0-5 | 2-7 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 5–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 170 | +144 / +105 | Qualifying record |
| Newburgh Free Academy | 4–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -10 | 134 | +106 / +94 | Qualifying record |
| Pine Bush | 3–2 | — | 0 | -42 / -36 | 97 | +79 / +32 | Qualifying record |
| Valley Central | 2–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -46 | 32 | +32 / +18 | Qualifying record |
| Monroe-Woodbury | 1–4 | — | 0 | -75 / -61 | 31 | +29 / +9 | Qualifying record |
| Kingston | 0–5 | — | 0 | -104 / -66 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Class A • Division 1
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WashingtonvillePower 40 #3 | 3-0 | 8-1 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | WarwickPower 40 #17 | 2-1 | 2-7 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #3 |  Minisink ValleyPower 40 #12 | 1-2 | 3-6 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #4 |  Franklin D. RooseveltPower 40 #24 | 0-3 | 2-7 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtonville | 3–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 100 | +79 / +79 | Qualifying record |
| Warwick | 2–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -21 | 53 | +53 / +46 | Qualifying record |
| Minisink Valley | 1–2 | — | 0 | -42 / -41 | 43 | +29 / +29 | Qualifying record |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | 0–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -63 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Class A • Division 2
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CornwallPower 40 #4 | 3-0 | 6-3 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | Our Lady of LourdesPower 40 #5 | 2-1 | 7-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #3 |  GoshenPower 40 #7 | 1-2 | 6-3 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #4 |  WallkillPower 40 #18 | 0-3 | 3-6 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 3–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 142 | +87 / +60 | Qualifying record |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | 2–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -2 | 72 | +57 / +28 | Qualifying record |
| Goshen | 1–2 | — | 0 | -42 / -29 | 38 | +29 / +22 | Qualifying record |
| Wallkill | 0–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -62 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Class B
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Port JervisPower 40 #6 | 6-0 | 7-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | BeaconPower 40 #11 | 5-1 | 8-1 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #3 | MarlboroPower 40 #13 | 4-2 | 6-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #4 | SaugertiesPower 40 #21 | 3-3 | 4-4 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #5 |  Red HookPower 40 #26 | 2-4 | 4-5 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #6 |  New PaltzPower 40 #27 | 1-5 | 1-8 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #7 |  LibertyPower 40 #33 | 0-6 | 0-9 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jervis | 6–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 219 | +161 / +141 | Qualifying record |
| Beacon | 5–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -10 | 224 | +128 / +122 | Qualifying record |
| Marlboro | 4–2 | — | 0 | -33 / -21 | 120 | +93 / +77 | Qualifying record |
| Saugerties | 3–3 | — | 0 | -48 / -48 | 109 | +87 / +55 | Qualifying record |
| Red Hook | 2–4 | — | 0 | -84 / -59 | 76 | +58 / +53 | Qualifying record |
| New Paltz | 1–5 | — | 0 | -105 / -105 | 34 | +29 / +12 | Qualifying record |
| Liberty | 0–6 | — | 0 | -126 / -117 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Class C
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HighlandPower 40 #14 | 4-0 | 7-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | James I. O’NeillPower 40 #19 | 3-1 | 6-3 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #3 | DoverPower 40 #20 | 2-2 | 5-3 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #4 |  Rondout ValleyPower 40 #22 | 1-3 | 4-5 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #5 |  SpackenkillPower 40 #25 | 0-4 | 3-6 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 4–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 146 | +116 / +69 | Qualifying record |
| James I. O’Neill | 3–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -16 | 78 | +72 / +56 | Qualifying record |
| Dover | 2–2 | — | 0 | -41 / -37 | 57 | +57 / +36 | Qualifying record |
| Rondout Valley | 1–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -52 | 21 | +21 / +1 | Qualifying record |
| Spackenkill | 0–4 | — | 0 | -84 / -49 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Class D
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John S. Burke CatholicPower 40 #8 | 1-0 | 9-0 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | Chester AcademyPower 40 #23 | 0-1 | 2-7 | 0 | — | Clinched |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S. Burke Catholic | 1–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 35 | +29 / +20 | Qualifying record |
| Chester Academy | 0–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -20 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
8-Man • Division 1
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sullivan WestPower 40 #29 | 4-0 | 6-1 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | EldredPower 40 #30 | 3-1 | 6-2 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #3 | Tri-ValleyPower 40 #36 | 2-2 | 4-4 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #4 |  FallsburgPower 40 #39 | 1-3 | 2-7 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #5 |  Rockland CentralPower 40 #40 | 0-4 | 1-6 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan West | 4–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 140 | +116 / +115 | Qualifying record |
| Eldred | 4–1 | — | 0 | -21 / -21 | 104 | +93 / +61 | Qualifying record |
| Tri-Valley | 2–3 | — | 0 | -56 / -37 | 48 | +48 / +28 | Qualifying record |
| Fallsburg | 1–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -55 | 58 | +29 / +29 | Qualifying record |
| Rockland Central | 0–4 | — | 0 | -84 / -73 | 0 | +0 / +0 | Qualifying record |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
8-Man • Division 2
| Place | Program | Playoff record | All games | Playoff games left | Next playoff-counting game | Playoff status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PawlingPower 40 #28 | 4-0 | 7-0 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #2 | EllenvillePower 40 #31 | 2-2 | 4-5 | 0 | — | Clinched |
| #3 | MillbrookPower 40 #35 | 2-2 | 5-3 | 0 | — | Clinched |
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| #4 |  Pine Plains/RhinebeckPower 40 #37 | 1-3 | 3-5 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
| #5 |  OnteoraPower 40 #38 | 1-3 | 4-4 | 0 | — | Eliminated |
See points, head-to-head and the full tiebreak calculation
Sequence: 1. Head-to-head → 2. Loss margins among tied teams (maximum −21 per loss) → 3. Cumulative qualifying losses → 4. Positive points in qualifying wins (maximum +29 per win) → 5. Section IX blind draw if still tied. Closest to zero wins the negative-point comparison; highest wins the positive-point comparison. Restart the sequence after each place is decided.
| Team | Class/Div. W–L | Head-to-head within tie | Tied-team loss margins | All qualifying losses Points allowed / margins | Points scored in qualifying wins | Capped positive totals Points scored / margins | Applied rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawling | 4–0 | — | 0 | 0 / 0 | 188 | +116 / +115 | Qualifying record |
| Millbrook | 3–2 | — | 0 | -42 / -41 | 96 | +73 / +22 | Qualifying record |
| Ellenville | 2–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -29 | 72 | +57 / +34 | Qualifying record |
| Pine Plains/Rhinebeck | 1–3 | 1–0 (1/1 played) | 0 | -58 / -45 | 34 | +29 / +2 | 1. Head-to-head |
| Onteora | 1–3 | — | 0 | -63 / -29 | 28 | +28 / +2 | Remaining place after tiebreak restart |
Handbook wording and worked examples differ: cumulative losses are described as points allowed but illustrated with loss margins; positive points are described as points scored but illustrated with victory margins. Both totals are shown above, with the −21/+29 caps applied per game. If they produce different leaders, KOT845 leaves the affected tie unresolved for Section IX review. Head-to-head and tied-team loss figures reflect the tied group at the selection step, including any restart.
These are current race places, not final playoff seeds. Power 40 does not break standings ties. 2026 handbook rules →
Independent
| Program | All games | Power 40 | Standing note |
|---|---|---|---|
 MonticelloPower 40 #32 |
2-7 | #32 | Overall record shown; independent programs are outside the Section IX playoff tables. |
 PoughkeepsiePower 40 #34 |
0-8 | #34 | Overall record shown; independent programs are outside the Section IX playoff tables. |