The New York State Public High School Athletic Association boys soccer tournament ignites this week, with 11 sectional champions in most of the six classes facing off in region-based early rounds. Key first-round matches and the majority of quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7, setting the stage for a high-stakes gauntlet. The tournament culminates in the Final Four at Middletown, where semifinals and championship games will take place from Nov. 13 to 15, continuing the tradition of intense postseason competition.
Monroe-Woodbury and Goshen lead the charge as 2025 titles hang in the balance
Section 9 enters the state tournament with a strong contingent, fielding champions across all six classes. Monroe-Woodbury leads the pack in Class AAA, followed by Goshen in AA, Our Lady of Lourdes in A, Dover in B, John S. Burke Catholic in C, and Chapel Field in D. These teams now face the challenge of navigating a bracket where regional rivals and past powerhouses await, with every match carrying the weight of a potential state title.
The 2025 landscape is defined by recent dominance, with Commack claiming the AAA crown with a 1-0 victory over Fairport, while Garden City secured the AA title with a 2-1 win over Cornwall. East Aurora, Westhill, and North Salem also captured their respective class titles in A, B, and C, respectively, though Class D ended in a historic 4-4 draw between Filmore and Hamilton, resulting in co-champions. As the brackets unfold, fans can track early action including Lindenhurst versus Farmingdale at Patchogue-Medford H.S. and Monroe-Woodbury facing Mamaroneck at Mahopac H.S.
Source: Yahoo Sports
