Mahopac captured the Class AA championship while Rye defeated Panas in overtime to claim the Class A title in high school football action on October 31, 2026. The two championship games highlighted the culmination of the season in New York's Section 1 playoffs.
Mahopac's victory secured the program's top classification crown, while Rye needed extra time to overcome Panas in the Class A final. Both games were reported by the Rockland/Westchester Journal News.
