Independent weekly rankings of Section IX football programs. KOT845 rankings are editorial evaluations, not official standings, playoff seeds, or Section IX determinations.
The September 9 Power 40 and class-ranking order is preserved below. Team records update from verified 2026 finals.
View Power 40Standings track official records and league position. KOT845 Football Power Rankings evaluate the broader strength, form, and championship outlook of each program.
Every class follows the September 9 Power 40 order, including Class D, Eight-Man and the independent programs. Team records update from verified 2026 finals.
The 2026 Section IX football season is approaching, and several major storylines are already taking shape across the…
Every Tuesday during the football season, the KOT845 Power Rankings will evaluate the strongest programs in Section IX…
The rankings combine verified results with editorial evaluation. No single factor determines placement.
Wins, losses, margin, quality of opponent, and performance in major classification games.
The quality and difficulty of each program’s opponents are considered alongside the final result.
Recent improvement, injuries, lineup changes, execution, and week-to-week momentum influence movement.
Classification standing, divisional impact, postseason outlook, and proven championship performance matter.
Use the Programs Directory to follow programs, classifications, schedules, stories, and historical information.
Section IX’s largest-school programs and championship race.
View Class AA →Divisional competition, title contenders, and independent programs.
View Class A →Historic programs, championship turnover, and major rivalry games.
View Class B →Small-school competition and the road to the Section IX championship.
View Class C →Eleven-man and eight-man small-school football coverage.
View Small Schools →The 2025 Power Rankings generated substantial organic attention across the Hudson Valley. The 2026 Rankings Hub turns that weekly series into a permanent website archive and premium sponsor asset.
The KOT845 Football Power Rankings are presented by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, supporting season-long coverage of all 40 Section IX football programs.
Editorial policy: KOT845 Football Power Rankings are an independent editorial product. Sponsorship provides brand placement and promotional integration but does not determine team placement, movement, or editorial judgment.