SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 — WEEK 4 WRAP
Port Jervis answered with a shutout. Burke Catholic reached 5–0 without allowing a point. Chester won on a late drive, and Onteora protected a two-point lead to finish a Saturday that closed all 21 games on the Week 4 card.
Friday had already changed the conversation: Washingtonville ended Goshen’s unbeaten start, Highland handed Dover its first loss, and Cornwall responded at Minisink Valley. Middletown, Beacon and Pawling stayed unbeaten.
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Port’s response: 33–0 at Saugerties
The rematch of last year’s Section IX Class B championship went to Port Jervis. The Raiders won 33–0 at Saugerties a week after losing the Erie Bell to Middletown.
Port improves to 3–2. Saugerties is 2–2. The Sawyers had won last year’s championship meeting 22–21; this time, Port left with a shutout and a clear response.
Beacon is still unbeaten at 5–0 after its 63–34 win at New Paltz. The Bulldogs led 40–34 at halftime, then won the second half 23–0. Saugerties visits Beacon Thursday, while Port hosts Red Hook Friday.
Burke stays perfect. Chester gets its finish.
Burke Catholic beat Poughkeepsie 48–0 to reach 5–0. Highland’s Friday win over Dover adds weight to Burke’s 52–6 win over the Huskies the previous week.
Chester closed Saturday with a 31–25 win over Spackenkill. The Hambletonians drove down and took the lead with 4:55 remaining, improving to 2–3. Spackenkill is 2–3.
Now the two Class D programs meet. Burke visits Chester next Saturday, October 10, with kickoff currently listed at 7 PM.
Onteora holds on; Marlboro’s defense delivers
Onteora beat Ellenville 28–26. Ja’meer Maize sealed the win with an interception in the final 30 seconds, allowing the Eagles to take a knee. Onteora moves to 2–2; Ellenville is 2–3.
Marlboro beat Red Hook 32–20 at Dietz. The Dukes scored on two scoop-and-score touchdowns, including a bad-snap return that broke a 20–20 tie late in the fourth quarter. Marlboro improves to 2–2; Red Hook falls to 2–3.
Tri-Valley beat Rockland 22–12 to reach 3–1. Sullivan West’s 38–6 win at Cairo-Durham ended when Cairo-Durham forfeited at halftime. The Bulldogs are 3–1; the result retains the halftime-ending note.
Friday’s biggest answers
Washingtonville 37, Goshen 7: The Wizards handed Goshen its first defeat, leaving both teams 4–1.
Highland 31, Dover 14: The Huskies bounced back from their loss to Burke and improved to 4–1. Dover’s unbeaten start ended at 3–1, giving the Class C rankings conversation a new head-to-head result.
Cornwall 49, Minisink Valley 20: Cornwall answered its 31–0 loss to Newburgh with a decisive win. Both teams are 2–3.
Middletown 28, Pine Bush 13: The Middies separated after a 7–7 halftime tie to stay unbeaten at 5–0. Newburgh’s 38–7 win over Monroe-Woodbury puts the Goldbacks at 4–1.
Valley Central beat Kingston 20–7 to improve to 4–1. Wallkill’s 21–7 win over FDR was its third straight. O’Neill returned to the field with a 23–8 win over Rondout Valley. Lourdes beat Warwick 52–35 after opening a 30–0 lead.
Pawling remains unbeaten at 4–0 after beating Pine Plains/Rhinebeck 62–20. Eldred beat Fallsburg 28–12. Taconic Hills ended Millbrook’s unbeaten start with a 22–8 win.
Warwick and Monroe-Woodbury are both 0–5. Thursday brought a breakthrough for Monticello, which beat Liberty 24–22 for its first win of the season.
All 21 Week 4 finals
| Day | Final |
|---|---|
| Thu | Monticello 24–22 Liberty |
| Fri | Middletown 28–13 Pine Bush |
| Fri | Newburgh 38–7 Monroe-Woodbury |
| Fri | Wallkill 21–7 FDR |
| Fri | Beacon 63–34 New Paltz |
| Fri | O’Neill 23–8 Rondout Valley |
| Fri | Valley Central 20–7 Kingston |
| Fri | Cornwall 49–20 Minisink Valley |
| Fri | Washingtonville 37–7 Goshen |
| Fri | Lourdes 52–35 Warwick |
| Fri | Highland 31–14 Dover |
| Fri | Eldred 28–12 Fallsburg |
| Fri | Taconic Hills 22–8 Millbrook |
| Fri | Pawling 62–20 Pine Plains/Rhinebeck |
| Sat | Burke Catholic 48–0 Poughkeepsie |
| Sat | Port Jervis 33–0 Saugerties |
| Sat | Onteora 28–26 Ellenville |
| Sat | Sullivan West 38–6 Cairo-Durham Ended by halftime forfeit |
| Sat | Tri-Valley 22–12 Rockland |
| Sat | Marlboro 32–20 Red Hook |
| Sat | Chester 31–25 Spackenkill |
Coach I closes 19–2
A 7–0 Saturday brought Coach I to 19–2 for Week 4. Highland and Taconic Hills were the only misses.
The season ledger is 77–26 overall and 67–17 in games between two Section IX teams. See all 21 picks, the two misses and the complete season ledger →
Next up: Thursday starts Week 5
No Section IX football games are scheduled for today, Sunday, October 4, on the KOT845 board. Week 5 currently has 20 games: two Thursday, 13 Friday and five Saturday.
- Thursday, October 8: Saugerties at Beacon, 6 PM; Tri-Valley at Pine Plains/Rhinebeck, 7 PM.
- Friday, October 9: Valley Central at Middletown, 6 PM; Wallkill at Washingtonville, 6 PM; Minisink Valley at Lourdes, 7 PM.
- Saturday, October 10: Highland at Marlboro, 1 PM; Pawling at Onteora, 1 PM; Burke at Chester, 7 PM.
Monticello visits Poughkeepsie Friday at 6 PM. The Panthers bring their first win into a matchup with a Poughkeepsie team still searching for its breakthrough.
All times are Eastern and reflect the current schedule. See every Week 5 matchup →
Sunday: send the performances behind the scores
Coaches, players and families: send your Week 4 stat reports, standout performances and corrections through the Football Stats Desk. Include the player’s name, team, opponent, game date and a report or source so the performance can be checked.
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The Power 40 and class rankings remain the September 29 order, with current records reflecting completed games. Week 4 provides the results for the next rankings discussion.
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