Section 9 Girls Flag Football Tournament Set for May 29 Finals
The Section 9 girls flag football tournament will culminate on Friday, May 29, when the top teams from across the league converge at James I. O'Neill High School for the championship matches.
Eleven schools have earned their spots in the 2026 edition, spread across three divisions — Class A, Class B, and Class C — each featuring its own bracket of semifinal games.
Semifinals Kick Off Midweek
Class A semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, with No. 4 Pine Bush facing top‑seeded Middletown and No. 3 Kingston taking on No. 2 Monroe‑Woodbury.
The following day, Wednesday, May 27, will see Class B and Class C semifinals in action, featuring Minisink Valley versus Warwick in Class B, and Saugerties battling Rhinebeck, while Burke Catholic meets Our Lady of Lourdes in the other Class C match.
Coaches and players alike have spoken about the growing competitiveness of the sport, noting that the tournament not only highlights athletic talent but also underscores the expanding interest in girls’ flag football across the region.
Fans are expected to fill the stands at James I. O'Neill High School, where the finals will be played under lights that have become a staple of Section 9 sporting events.