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Official Section I Athletics Twitter account of the NYSPHSAA. Information and updates for our 78 member schools in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.
Joined August 2019
Earlier today, the Section 1 Executive Committee approved the return of the Boys & Girls Basketball Championships to the Westchester County Center.
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Below is today's Section One Executive Committee recap including the approved condensed season calendar
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Somers claims the Class A @NYSPHSAA Championship defeating Whitesboro 35-6. Back-to-back state titles for @SomersFootball. Congratulations to @TuskerAthletics!
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Congratulations to @HenHudAthletics Athletic Director, Tom Baker for being recognized today with the Chapter 1 @NYSAAA6 Apple Appreciation Award. The award recognizes an individual’s quest to increase the quality of athletics in NYS and loyalty and effort to the NYSAAA.
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Section 1 Executive Committee looks forward to the return of all Fall sports. Below is a brief recap of yesterday's meeting.
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Section One Executive Committee embraces regional approach and approves off-season, sport-specific workouts. Below is a brief recap from today's meeting.
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The brackets for the Section 1 Boys Basketball Championships are now official.
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Our planning and preparation continues around providing student-athletes with safe and meaningful opportunities to compete in all sports!.
Today was a great day for #NYSPHSAA and the student-athletes across the state. For all the information about the approval for high-risk sports please click here:.Updated Return to Interscholastic Athletics Document coming Monday 1/25
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As per the Governor's Executive Order, schools across NYS remain closed. As a result, the Section 1 Executive Committee plans to meet on April 29th to continue their ongoing assessment of the status of spring sports.
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Section One appreciates the collaborative efforts of our local county leaders.
Working with other County Executives in the Hudson Valley for a joint announcement for HS sports since we’re all in Section One together.
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Earlier today, the Section One Executive Committee approved the offering of "high-risk" sports pending authorization from local county departments of health. A meeting recap will be released later this evening with additional details.
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A remarkable story and a reminder to all school districts of the great value and importance of having a full-time Athletic Trainer on staff.
HUGE shoutout to @TrainerJessthe of @TZeeAthletics for saving the life of an official yesterday. Without her quick thinking (and the support of some FDNY) someone would not be alive today.From taping ankles to saving lives, all in the day of an AT @GO_NYSATA #whosyourAT @NATA1950.
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Welcome to the official Section I Athletics Twitter account of the NYSPHSAA. Follow us for Section I information and updates that impact our member schools.
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As we optimistically plan for the Fall 2020 season, below is a complete list of championship venues that were recently approved by the Section One Executive Committee.
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It was a great weekend of championship basketball. A huge shoutout and a sincere THANK YOU to the entire Yorktown staff and administration who provided a first-class experience for the student-athletes of Section 1. @RonHattar @YHSDeGennaro @YCSD_Athletics
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Congratulations to @Mahopac_AD, Steve Luciana, who was honored tonight as the @NYSAAA6 2024 Chapter 1 award recipient. . @MahopacSchools
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In an effort to provide student-athletes with an authentic experience, Section 1 releases regional championship tournament plans for Fall Season I.
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Arlington Girls Soccer is crowned AA Regional Champs after beating Monroe-Woodbury, 1-0. Congrats to @AHSAdmiral_Al
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Congratulations to the Section 1 @NYSPHSAA School of Distinction Award recipients who were honored today. @FoxLaneFan @HBlueDevils @Mahopac_AD @RyeAthletics . 100% of their varsity athletic programs qualified for and received the Scholar-Athlete Team Award.
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Official 2022 Section 1 Baseball Tournament Brackets
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As Championship weekend comes to a close, the Carmel Rams are your Section 1 Class AA Champions. @CCSD_Athletics
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Official: Section 1 Boys Soccer Tournament brackets
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UPDATE: Based on the Governor's Executive Order, the Section 1 Executive Committee approved the continued postponement of spring sports until further notice. The Executive Committee will meet to reevaluate the status of spring sports on April 15th.
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In a battle of two unbeaten teams, Somers defeats Rye, 26-23, for the Class A title. Congratulations @TuskerAthletics @SomersFootball
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In the Class B @NYSPHSAA championship, @garnet_football defeats defending state champion Maine-Endwell, 28-7. @RyeAthletics
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Congratulations to long-time, multi-sport Section 1 official Chuck Piebes for receiving the Chapter 1 Distinguished Service Award.
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Section 1 is pleased to announce the launch of @rSchoolToday. You can access all of your favorite team schedules on the new and improved platform through our Quick Links at or by visiting
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Pleasantville will join Somers in the Dome next weekend as another Section 1 team will have the opportunity to battle for a state title. @PVilleAthletics @Pville_football.
FINAL: @Pville_football 15, RCS 7. That Syracuse feeling. Panthers advance to next week's class B state finals at the Carrier Dome. @PVilleAthletics @lohudinsider @lohudsports @Pville_6th_man
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Somers is the first Section 1 team this weekend to punch their ticket to the Carrier Dome. @somerstdownclub @TuskerAthletics @SomersFootball.
Final: Somers beats Rye 14-7 and will play for a state title for the second time in program history.
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Yorktown captures the Class A Boys Soccer Championship defeating TZ, 3-0.
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As we kick-off the fall 2019 season, wishing all of our student-athletes and coaches of Section 1 a healthy and successful journey!.
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Congratulations to @SuffernSports for winning the Section 1, Division 1 Ice Hockey Championship.
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Earlier today, the Section One Executive Committee adopted the winter higher risk sports post-season calendar and regional groupings for Boys & Girls Basketball and Ice Hockey. LDTP/Seeding Mtg. - Tues., 3/9.Quarters - Wed., 3/10.Semis - Thurs., 3/11.Finals - Sat., 3/13
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The Section 1 Boys Basketball Tournament brackets!
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Somers defeats Harrison 33-27 for the Class A hardware marking its third straight Section title.
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The OFFICIAL 2024 Class AAA, AA, A & B Boys Basketball tournament brackets.
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Pleasantville defeats Nanuet and is bringing home the Class B hardware. Congratulations to @PVilleAthletics
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Class AA Softball Championships: Mahopac defeats North Rockland 1-0 in 10 innings on a walk-off.
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Byram Hills wins the Class B Bowl Championship defeating Westlake by a score of 35-14.
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The Section 1 Executive Committee postpones all practices, combined practices, scrimmages and contests until further notice. The status of spring sports will be reassessed on Monday, March 30th. Continue to follow @SecOneAthletics for updates.
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The official Section 1 2019 Field Hockey brackets. Best of luck to all teams! @lohudsports @KDJmedia1 @HaggertyNancy @HVSportsReport @Halston_Sports @DirectRays @PJSports
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As per the plan and timeline released last week by the NYSPHSAA, further guidance and clarification on return to play protocol will be shared in the coming days.
Interscholastic athletic guidance released by @NYGovCuomo. Low risk fall sports will be played starting Sept. 21; high risk can practice. Will meet w/ Section Executive Directors & COVID Task Force Tuesday to review specific guidance. Great news for student-athletes!! @NYSPHSAA
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Section One is excited to announce their participation in the @NYSPHSAA Girls Flag Football pilot program for the spring 2022 season. @TuskerAthletics @Ders_Faithful @LakelandPanas @PanasSports @hastingsports @PeekskillDevils @GNCUFSDSports @BCSD_Athletics.
#NYSPHSAA Partners with Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and New York Jets to Create Girls Flag Football Pilot Program In New York State. Find all the info here: .
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A huge shout out to our partners @locallivenet and @KDJmedia1 to assist in providing Section 1 fans and spectators the opportunity to watch the NYSPHSAA sub-regional games during these unprecedented times.
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As part of ongoing discussions, late this afternoon, the Section One Executive Committee convened to review the current Section One spectator policy.
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Congratulations to @RyeAthletics Girls Soccer for defeating Scarsdale 2-1 in OT in the Southern Westchester Large School Championships
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A tremendous Girls Flag Football kick-off event tonight at Somers HS. Section 1 athletes were grateful to share this historic moment with @Daniel_Jones10 and @Big__Blake50. Thanks to all who made it a success. @GiantsCRDept @NYSPHSAA
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Pleasantville is crowned the Section 1 Class D boys lacrosse champion after defeating Briarcliff 10-8. @pvillelacrosse @PVilleAthletics
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Seven female wrestlers from Section 1 will be competing in the first-ever NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational this weekend. Best of luck ladies! @htown_huskies @PutnamValleyAD @JJEFAthletics @TZeeAthletics @GreeleySports @PVilleAthletics
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Somers takes care of business in front of a great crowd in Syracuse. Congratulations to the Class A NYS champs! @SomersFootball @TuskerAthletics
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Section One Athletics is saddened by the passing of Frank “Chick” Mazzuca. The longtime athletic director and Section One basketball official had a major influence on athletics section-wide as well as in the Nanuet Union Free School District. Mazzuca worked as Nanuet’s athletic
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Section 1 2023 Boys Basketball Tournament Brackets
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Official: 2023 Section 1 Boys Soccer Tournament
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Earlier this week, the Section 1 Executive Committee met and approved the return of traditional Spring Section Championships.
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Briarcliff wins the Class B title defeating Bronxville in OT. Congratulations to @cdrops3 @BearsBoysSoccer
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20th Anniversary: Let us never forget the loss of loved ones and the sacrifice and service of so many others.
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Somers is headed back to the Dome!.
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Congratulations to Steve Luciana the Chapter 1 Athletic Administrator of the Year. This award is given to a member in good standing for each Chapter of the NYSAAA who has made an outstanding contribution to athletics over the years. @Mahopac_AD
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The Vikings of Valhalla are bringing home the championship hardware. Congratulations to @VMHS_Athletics_!.
STATE CHAMPIONS: Our girls varsity volleyball team won the @NYSPHSAA State Championship by beating Portville by the score of 17-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-13. Congratulations, Vikings @VVVVball! .Linda Rossi and Stephanie Sicilian were named All-Tournament. Jasmine Grant was named MVP.
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Yesterday at West Point, Tom Baker, @HenHudAthletics Athletic Director and Section One Sport Chair for Unified Sports was honored with the @SpecialOlympics Going for Unified Gold award. Tom was recognized for his commitment and dedication to growing the Unified Sports
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In a Class B showdown, Yorktown defeats Horace Greeley 15-12 in the Section 1 girls lacrosse championship game @NyackHSAthletic. @yglax @YCSD_Athletics
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Four Section 1 boys and girls soccer teams made the trip and all four are returning home as state champs! @IrvBulldogs @ScarsdaleRaider @HBlueDevils @AMHSFalcons
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Below is a brief recap from Wednesday's Section One Executive Committee meeting announcing the fall 2020 start date for low and moderate risk sports.
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Official Brackets: 2023 Class AA, A & B Football Championships
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Below is the timeline and plan for any decision making once guidance is released by state officials.
Preparing for guidance from @NYGovCuomo. @NYSPHSAA will utilize the following timeline once guidance is released: 1) within 24 hrs, Section Directors & Officers will meet, 2) within 48 hrs, COVID Task Force will meet, 3) within 72 hrs, Officers will make a decision "IF" needed.
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Congratulations to @ScarsdaleRaider @TUSAthletics @TZeeAthletics @Horsemen_Sports @RyeAthletics for being recognized as @NYSPHSAA Schools of Distinction at today’s Section 1 AD’s Eligibility Workshop.
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Congratulations to @pvillevgsoccer for battling back, down 2-0 with 22 minutes to play, and bringing home the @NYSPHSAA Class B Girls Soccer title! @PVilleAthletics.
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As the 2022-23 school year comes to an end, we take time to recognize and thank @BeWildcatStrong AD, Donna Pirro and @ADNewRo, Steve Young for their contributions and years of service to the student-athletes of Section 1.
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Clarkstown defeats Suffern in OT to capture the Division 1 Section 1 Championship!
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Tonight at Hudson Valley Community College, Ardsley defeats Wantagh 39-28, for the Class A @NYSPHSAA Championship. . Congratulations to @GirlsHoopsAHS on their first state title in the programs history.
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Somers captures the Section 1 Class A Football Championship defeating Rye 45-13. @SomersFootball @TuskerAthletics
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A big shoutout to all of the Section 1 AD’s for their commitment to providing positive and meaningful experiences for our student-athletes.
Today is Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day! 🎉 Thank you to all our members and for the work you put in to better our student-athletes. To learn more about the resolution that brought this forth, click here:
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The @NYSPHSAA Fall Officials Appreciation Days begin today. Please take this opportunity to thank the men and women who keep our events running smoothly and allow our student-athletes to compete in a safe environment. Remember: The games wouldn't be possible without them!
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Official Brackets: Section 1 Boys Soccer Tournament
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Sportsmanship Announcement: Encouraging and fostering good sportsmanship is one of the primary missions of Section One Athletics and its member schools. We strive to provide a welcoming and affirming environment and support the student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators
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The Section 1 Class AA & Class A Football Tournament brackets have been finalized. The Class B brackets will be released later this evening.
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Congratulations to the combined team of @TuskerAthletics @HenHudAthletics @BCliffBears @PeekskillDevils @JohnJayBoosters @YCSD_Athletics @OSSATHLETICS who captured the Section 1 Team Championship last night.
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Championship Update: The revised Section 1 Boys & Girls Basketball Championship schedule has been released. @WestchesterPark @lohudsports @KDJmedia1 @PeteRuf12 @DirectRays @RJD_Photos @sportwritertodd @LiveMike_Sports @rayteodora1
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. @Big__Blake50 breaking it down with the Section 1 Girls Flag Football teams tonight. @GiantsCRDept @Mahopac_AD @PeekskillDevils @GNCUFSDSports @BCSD_Athletics @LakelandPanas @Ders_Faithful @hastingsports @TuskerAthletics
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Championship Central: 2024 Class AA, A & B Football Brackets. The Section 1 Finals are scheduled for Mahopac HS on November 15th and 16th.
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The Westchester County Center is ready! The arena has been transformed to serve as the host venue for Section I's Boys & Girls Volleyball Championships. 🎟 Tickets to this weekend's championship matches can be purchased at the County Center box office. Here's the schedule of
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A historical weekend in the making. Section 1 will be well represented in Glens Falls this weekend with five teams vying for a @NYSPHSAA championship! .@OSSATHLETICS @HenHudFanBase @ArdsleyPanthers @VMHS_Athletics_ @CouncilHaldane.
For the first time ever, all five Section 1 volleyball champions have made it to the state semifinals. They are all rooting for each other to succeed: @erapay5 @OssiningVolley1 @henhudvb @ArdsleyPanthers @VMHS_Athletics_ @CouncilHaldane.
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The field is set for the 2023 Section 1 Boys Lacrosse tournament with the championship games scheduled to be played at Yorktown HS.
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Somers defeats JJCR, 17-14, for the Northern Regional Class A Championship.
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Mamaroneck defeats North Rockland, in five-sets, for the Class A Girls Volleyball Championship. @mhsvarsitysport
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