Twenty high school football teams from Section 9 just got a shout-out in the fourth edition of the New York State Sportswriters Association poll. This isn’t just a few squads; it’s a solid chunk of teams showing up, with some making big moves up the rankings and others feeling the sting of a serious drop.
Section 9 Squads Making Waves in Class AA and A
Alright, let’s talk Class AA. Middletown, rocking a 4-0 record, just bumped up a spot to No. 16. That’s a strong start, keeping their undefeated run alive and getting some well-deserved recognition. And check out Newburgh, sitting at 3-1 and climbing three whole spots to No. 26. These guys are putting in work, and the polls are noticing the grind.
Over in Class A, things are wild. Cornwall, man, they took a hit, falling from No. 23 into the Honorable Mention category with a 1-3 record. That’s gotta sting, and they’ll be looking to turn it around fast. But hey, Goshen is out here at 4-0 and chilling in the Honorable Mention section, showing they’re a team to watch. Minisink Valley and Our Lady of Lourdes both just broke into the mentions, sitting at 2-2 and 3-1 respectively. Washingtonville also snuck into the Honorable Mention with a 3-1 record. Looks like Section 9 is deep in Class A, even with some ups and downs.
Movement Across Class B, C, D, and Eight Man
Moving to Class B, Port Jervis, with a 2-2 record, climbed two spots to No. 13. Beacon is also looking good, undefeated at 4-0. Saugerties is new to the mentions at 2-1, definitely a team that’s getting on the radar.
In Class C, Dover is making moves, up three spots to No. 12 with a perfect 3-0 record. Highland and James I. O’Neill also snagged Honorable Mentions. But not everyone can climb, right? Spackenkill, they fell out of the mentions entirely, which is a tough break.
For Class D, John S. Burke Catholic is holding it down, undefeated at 4-0. Then you’ve got the Eight Man teams. Pawling, at 3-0, moved up a spot. Sullivan West jumped into the mentions from nowhere with a 2-1 record. Millbrook/Webutuck is also undefeated at 3-0 and making noise in the Honorable Mention. On the flip side, Eldred fell hard from No. 9, now sitting at 1-2 in the Honorable Mention. And Ellenville is new to the mentions at 2-2, while Pine Plains/Rhinebeck dropped out.
The polls through September 28 show a ton of action across New York state. It’s early, but these rankings are giving us a glimpse into who’s hot and who’s got work to do. Keep an eye on these Section 9 teams, because they’re definitely making themselves known!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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