The Section 1 flag football tournament opens on Wednesday, May 13, kicking off a series of contests that will culminate in quarterfinal play on Saturday, May 16.
First‑Round Showdowns in Class B
Six opening‑round games will be played on that day, pairing Eastchester against Horace Greeley, Nyack with Lakeland, Peekskill versus Brewster, John Jay‑Cross River taking on Mahopac, Carmel facing Fox Lane, and Walter Panas meeting Somers.
Quarterfinal Action Across All Divisions
The winners of those first‑round matchups will advance to the quarterfinals scheduled for May 16, where Class A teams such as Yonkers and New Rochelle, North Rockland versus Mamaroneck, and Wappingers against Arlington will meet, while Class C contests will see Ardsley clash with Westlake/Briarcliff, Woodlands take on Putnam Valley, Dobbs Ferry face Bronxville, and Byram Hills square off with Hendrick Hudson.
With the schedule set and the stakes rising, teams and fans alike are gearing up for a weekend of fast‑paced play and community spirit that underscores the growing popularity of flag football in the region.