New York City, NY – It’s that time of year again as high school football ramps up throughout the Empire State. The action kicked off between October 17-19 and fans were treated to some exciting games. In this week’s rankings, there’s a new No. 1 team. Iona Prep has made the leap to the top of the list after a thrilling win against Cardinal Hayes, with a final score of 34-27. This victory was significant since Cardinal Hayes had long held the top spot and now sits in second place.
Coming in third are the Tuskers from Somers, who remained undefeated after a dominating 38-7 win over Brewster last week. Their next challenge is a road game against Lakeland. Meanwhile, Christian Brothers Academy also had a solid performance, overpowering West Genesee with a score of 53-21.
On the offensive side, Maine-Endwell didn’t disappoint, crushing Oneonta 55-21. With a remarkable average of 46.7 points per game, Tottenville is also making headlines after their impressive 49-7 victory over Lynbrook. East Islip has been another standout, boasting a cumulative score of 240-42 in their last several victories.
Not to be overlooked, Shaker faced their first loss, falling 27-19 to Christian Brothers Academy. On a brighter note, Rye quarterback Carson Miller has been quite impressive, throwing 1,568 yards and 18 touchdowns in five games. Chaminade, despite a recent tight loss to Cardinal Hayes, looks strong averaging 41.3 points per game.
For teams looking to make a late push, the season isn’t over yet. With new challengers stepping up and veterans like Waverly dropping a few places following their loss, the race for the championship is heating up. Keep an eye out for Half Hollow Hills West and the Bruins, who are looking to climb the ranks after their recent performances.
As we head into Week 9, it’s clear the competition is fierce, and with several matches on the horizon, fans are eagerly watching to see who will rise to the top.
