Ex-Teams, Ossining, Yorktown, Peekskill, Byram, P’Ville Fall in Semis By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays The Section 1 boys’ soccer semifinals took a toll on a slew of Examiner-area clubs, as only Fox Lane survived and advanced its match

By Tony Pinciaro BRIARCLIFF was experiencing a difficult eight-game stretch – 1-4-3 – in the second half of the season, in which it lost three impact starters to injury. The 2023 Section 1 Class B champions were at a crossroads.

By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays They always lay it on the line when it comes to Putnam County’s finest rivalry; no matter the sport, and they didn’t disappoint in Section 1’s opening round on the pitch. No.8 CARMEL

Somers Eases into Quarters; White Plains Advances Tony Pinciaro Even though HORACE GREELEY moved up in classification from Class A in 2023 to Class AA this season, the Quakers are still a high-caliber program aiming for a sectional title. The

By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays Parity has been the issue most Section 1 coaches have been preaching as we head into the final week of the regular season. Playoff seeds were on the line through last night (Monday)

By Tony Pinciaro Every time Liv Johnsen steps on field for HEN HUD, she immediately draws the opponents’ undivided attention. And, with good reason. The senior striker is one of Section 1’s most prolific offensive players. When the soccer ball

By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays At the start of the 2024 campaign, it was thought – by some in the know – that Class AA soccer was a tad down when compared to Class AAA and A, but

By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays Twas a light week of Section 1 action due to the holidays, so most teams had a chance to get healthy and prepare for what should be a wild second half of the

No.16 Mahopac Knots Carmel; Peekskill No.5 in NYS By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays BYRAM HILLS has plenty to hang its collective hat on based on prior experiences, including last year’s run to the NYSPHSAA Class A finals, but

Somers Shuts Out Lakeland, JJCR; Quakers, Foxes Hot By Tony Pinciaro PLEASANTVILLE came into the 2024 preseason choosing to focus on the future and not dwell on the past. Even though the Panthers were stunned in 2023 Section 1 Class