Yorktown Claims 2026 Class B Flag Football Crown
Yorktown capped a dominant campaign with a state championship, while several other teams delivered memorable performances across New York’s flag football landscape.
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Yorktown capped a dominant campaign with a state championship, while several other teams delivered memorable performances across New York’s flag football landscape.
The final votes for the lohud Flag Football Player of the Week will be counted Wednesday at 3 p.m., spotlighting top performers from recent state tournament games.

The MacArthur flag football team’s season ended with a 20-0 loss to Yorktown in the Class B state semifinals, concluding a 18-1-1 run that showcased resilience and strong community bonds.

On June 6, 2026, the streets of Cortland, New York, became the stage for a fierce Class B flag football showdown between the MacArthur Generals and the Yorktown Tigers, culminating in a hard‑fought loss and a moment of sportsmanship.
Yorktown’s surprising 18‑14 victory over Tappan Zee and Mamaroneck’s 13‑7 win over Scarsdale set the stage for regional matchups on June 2, with both Section 1 teams eyeing a state tournament rematch.
The annual Section 1 flag football championships will take place Saturday, May 23, at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, featuring Class A, B, and C competition. Defending champions Scarsdale and Tappan Zee return, while Westlake/Briarcliff enters undefeated, each bringing distinct strategies and key players to the field.