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09/18/2026

NFA runs past Washingtonville in Section 9 football showdown (VIDEO)⁠ - https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/09/18/nfa-runs-past-washingtonville-in-section-9-football-showdown-video/

NEWBURGH – Newburgh Free Academy came out physical Thursday night, using a strong ground game and tenacious defense to roll past previously unbeaten Washingtonville, 48-12.

Justin Lassic led the Goldbacks with 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns and was named player of the game. Quarterback Jaiseon Barnwell accounted for three touchdowns, while NFA’s defense kept the Wizards out of rhythm throughout the night.

Watch the game highlights and postgame interviews with NFA coach Bill Bianco, Lassic and Barnwell at the link.
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📸🎥 Video by Michael K. Heit, MHN Sports.

09/17/2026

Section 9 football expert Rich Arnott breaks down this week’s matchups and makes his picks for Week 3.

Who does he have winning? Check out Rich's predictions.

Section 9 football enters Week Three with several intriguing matchups, including a pair of winless powerhouse programs looking to break through, the opening of

09/16/2026

🏆 Student-Athlete Spotlight

Two Section 9 athletes have recently earned recognition through the Student-Athlete Spotlight, sponsored by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.

⚽ Wallkill sophomore Haylee Presto scored four goals against Minisink Valley in a 6-1 victory.

🥅 Rondout Valley senior Jack Jacobsen scored three goals over two games while making an impact from the back line.

Know a Section 9 student-athlete who deserves recognition? Coaches and athletic directors can nominate athletes by emailing their submissions to [email protected].

Only a sophomore, Wallkill striker Haylee Presto is establishing herself as one of Section 9’s top goal scorers. Presto’s ability to find the back of the

09/15/2026

James I. O’Neill has forfeited its scheduled football game against Burke Catholic due to a lack of healthy players. School officials say they expect the varsity season to continue.

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HIGHLAND FALLS - James I. O’Neill High School has forfeited its scheduled non-league football game against John S. Burke Catholic because of a lack of healthy

09/14/2026

🏈 The first Section 9 football rankings of 2026 are here!

Section 9 football expert Rich Arnott breaks down the early-season picture. Check out the full rankings from AA/A through 8-man football.

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/09/14/first-section-9-football-rankings-of-2026-revealed/

Two weeks are in the books, and the Section 9 football pecking order is already getting interesting. Section 9 football expert Rich Arnott weighs in with his

09/14/2026

Some things are bigger than football. 🇺🇸

WEST POINT – Saturday’s game at Michie Stadium ended in disappointment for Army on the field, but the afternoon also included a reminder that some moments are bigger than the final score.

With the game being played just days after the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, West Point paused to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day. A moment of silence was observed at Michie Stadium, while members of the Army Football coaching staff wore commemorative apparel honoring the victims.

At a place whose mission and history are so closely connected to service and sacrifice, the tribute carried a special significance.

Whatever the result on the scoreboard, it was a moment worth recognizing.

🇺🇸 Never Forget.
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09/11/2026

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/09/11/beacon-edges-oneill-to-win-remembrance-bowl-video/

🎥 WATCH: Full game highlights and postgame interviews

Beacon staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, rallying from a 22-7 deficit with about 10 minutes remaining to defeat O’Neill, 29-22, and capture the Remembrance Bowl.

Elijah Epps scored two rushing touchdowns, while Quincy Owens delivered two huge fourth-quarter plays with an interception and a blocked-punt return for a touchdown.

Hear from Beacon head coach Gerald Ryan, Epps and Owens following the victory.

The special event also included Michelle Strauss, founder of the Remembrance Project; O’Neill Director of Athletics Brooks W. Alexander; O’Neill head coach Adam DiBenedetto; and Lt. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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📸🎥 Video by Michael K. Heit, MHN Sports.

09/11/2026

What a finish! 🏈 Middletown rallied past Cornwall, 22-21, scoring on a late two-point conversion to complete the comeback.

Watch the video and read the full story from Mid-Hudson News.

https://youtu.be/knnRL_7pb6s?si=ebR2fDbgzqBQXB_c   CORNWALL -During the bus ride to Cornwall on Thursday night, Middletown offensive coordinator Bobb

09/11/2026

🏈 Port Jervis made a statement in the Battle of Route 6!

The Raiders cruised past Minisink Valley 31-3 Thursday night for a convincing rivalry victory, scoring four rushing touchdowns and controlling the game after halftime.

Read the full story: https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/09/10/port-jervis-scores-convincing-win-in-battle-of-route-6/

PORT JERVIS - The Battle of Route 6 belonged to Port Jervis this time. The Raiders turned a tight game into a rout Thursday, scoring four rushing touchdowns a

09/10/2026

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/09/10/valley-central-tops-wallkill-in-battle-of-the-valley-video/

🏈 The Helmet is back at Valley Central.

The Vikings improved to 2-0 with a 33-25 win over Wallkill Wednesday night in the “Battle of the Valley.”

Jason Montgomery rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Andrew Waite completed 13-of-17 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown to Tristan Wright. The VC defense also forced two turnovers.

Valley Central won just two games all of last season and has already matched that total under first-year head coach Kyle Schneider.

🎥 Watch game highlights and postgame interviews with Schneider, Montgomery and Wright at the link above.

📸🎥 Video by Michael K. Heit, MHN Sports.