<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=37aeVk_1H2H27fu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=37aeVk_1H2H27fu00" width="700" height="467" ><figcaption>Port Jervis running back Marcus Bloom carries the ball. Photo: Michael Heit, MHN Sports.</figcaption></figure>With Section 9 championship weekend here, six titles are on the line and several familiar rivals are preparing for another postseason showdown. Rich Arnott’s picks favor the top seeds in four classifications, while Cornwall gets the nod in an intriguing Class A matchup.The Class AA prediction remains on hold pending Friday’s court decision determining whether Newburgh will face Middletown or Valley Central. Get ready for a great championship weekend!CLASS AA(#2) Newburgh will play either (#4) Valley Central or (#1) Middletown. The Orange County Supreme Court will determine which team faces the Goldbacks on Saturday. We’ll add our pick following Friday afternoon’s court decision.CLASS A(A-II #1) CORNWALL over (A-I #1) Washingtonville – These teams did not meet during the regular season, making this matchup even more intriguing. Sophomore WR Bryce Tesseyman (71 receptions, 947 yards, 11 TDs) is a major weapon for the Wizards, but the Dragons have plenty of depth in the secondary and an edge in the ground game.CLASS B(#1) PORT JERVIS over (#2) Beacon – The Raiders won the Class B league matchup by 10 points, and we expect another competitive battle for the title. Senior RB Elijah Epps has rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the Bulldogs, and that will draw plenty of attention from Port Jervis.CLASS C(#1) HIGHLAND over (#2) O’Neill – A strong second half from senior QB Maison Bragg and the Huskies lifted Highland over O’Neill in their Class C league matchup. The Raiders led early and can certainly pull off a mild upset Saturday.CLASS D(#1) BURKE over (#2) Chester – Ranked No. 3 in the state by the New York Sportswriters Association in Class D, the Eagles have the confidence to make another appearance in the state tournament. The Hambletonians have lost eight of their last 10 games and will need to raise their level of play. Burke won the division meeting 35-15.Eight Man(#1) PAWLING over (#2) Sullivan West – The Tigers have dominated nearly every opponent on their schedule, including a 46-14 crossover victory over the Bulldogs early in the season. Sullivan West has eliminated Pawling in each of the past three postseasons, winning Section 9 titles over the Tigers in 2023 and 2024.</div></body>

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With Section 9 championship weekend here, six titles are on the line and several familiar rivals are preparing for another postseason showdown. Rich Arnott’s picks favor the top seeds in four classifications, while Cornwall gets the nod in an intriguing Class A matchup. The Class AA prediction remains on...

Section 9 Football Finals: Picking the Champions

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With Section 9 championship weekend here, six titles are on the line and several familiar rivals are preparing for another postseason showdown. Rich Arnott

Section 9 Football Finals: Picking the Champions

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