With the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy still wreaking havoc across the area, Section 1 has canceled all non-playoff football games for the remainder of the season. My colleague Vince Mercogliano spoke to Section 1 executive director Jennifer Simmons, who confirmed my earlier report that the section has wiped out all… Read More →
Section 1 administrators met this morning to finalize the schedule for all remaining football playoff games. The Class A semifinals will now be played on Saturday and all other championship games will be played Sunday. The schedule is contingent on schools being able to host the games. For example, Mahopac… Read More →
Section 1 administrators hope to meet Wednesday morning to discuss future plans for semifinal and championship games. As of now, the Class A semifinals originally scheduled for Tuesday are still slated for Thursday. The section has not decided whether or not it will push the Class AA, B and D… Read More →
First off, I just hope everyone stays safe today and tomorrow. Stay inside, watch a bunch of movies, catch up on a TV show on Netflix, scour football highlights on YouTube and Hudl, blog your heart out — just don’t wander outside. Anyway, I have a few things to pass… Read More →
Section 1 has postponed the Class A semifinals until Thursday and pushed the championship game to Monday. The Sleepy Hollow-Brewster and Harrison-Somers semifinals were originally scheduled for Tuesday, but were pushed back a day on Sunday because of school cancellations. The section adjusted the schedule again today because of further… Read More →
The Section 1 Class A football semifinals that were originally scheduled for Tuesday have been postponed until Wednesday. According to Section 1 football chairman Chuck Scarpulla, if even one school is canceled on Wednesday both games will be pushed to Thursday. Sleepy Hollow is slated to travel to Brewster and… Read More →
CHSFL FINAL Power Points 1. St. Anthony’s, 144.87 2. Iona, 143.87 3. Chaminade, 141.44 4. St. Joe’s by the Sea, 122.02 5. Stepinac, 110.87 6. Holy Cross, 109.87 7. Xaverian, 106.15 8. Monsignor Farrell, 97.44 9. Mount St. Michael, 96.44 10. Fordham Prep, 94.01 11. Holy Trinity, 88.73 12. Kellenberg,... Read More →
Rye Neck coach Nick Ianello gets an ice-water shower from his team after they defeated Dobbs Ferry 25-7 in a boys football playoff game at Rye Neck High School in Mamaroneck Oct. 27, 2012. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News ) To see more photos from the Rye… Read More →
North Rockland’s Brandon Respress dives for a touchdown as he is tackled by Mamaroneck’s Alex Parkinson during their Section 1 Class AA semifinal at North Rockland. North Rockland won 28-7. See more photos of Mamaroneck at North Rockland football
The weather calls for temps in the mid 60s and cloudy skies today. Frankly, it wouldn’t normally be worth getting too excited about, but I think we should cherish the mediocre weather. Beginning Sunday it’s going to be a few wet, wet days ahead – and maybe a few without… Read More →
Pleasantville’s Anthony Godino is tackled by a host of Nanuet players during their Section 1 Class B semifinal playoff game at Pleasantville. Pleasantville held on to win 16-14. See more photos of Nanuet at Pleasantville football
The stage has been cleared tonight for Class B, which will host both of its semifinals at 7. The winners will play a week from tomorrow night at Mahopac. I’ll be at Parkway Field in Pleasantville to see the Panthers host Nanuet. You can find my updates @LoHudInsider. Mike Dougherty… Read More →
Somers football coach Tony DeMatteo became just the fourth football coach in New York state history to reach 300 wins when his Tuskers beat Hen Hud 34-7 Thursday night in a Class A quarterfinal at Somers High School. Here are a few facts and figures: • DeMatteo, who turned 71… Read More →
Brewster’s Fernando Solis (44) runs for a big first half gain against Walter Panas during a boys football playoff game at Brewster High School Oct. 25, 2012. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News ) To see more photos from the Brewster vs Walter Panas game click here.
The week begins with four Class A quarterfinals, highlighted by Harrison and Poughkeepsie clashing for the third straight year in the playoffs and Somers coach Tony DeMatteo going for win No. 300 at home against Hen Hud. DeMatteo, who is Section 1’s winningest coach, has a chance to become just… Read More →
