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Flag Football Regular Season Culminates: Schedule and Playoff Implications

The flag football season is approaching its thrilling conclusion, with teams gearing up for the final week of regular season play before the Section 1 tournament bracket is determined. This comprehensive guide outlines the remaining fixtures and sets the stage for the pivotal seeding meeting.

The Season's Edge: Flag Football's Final Regular Season Week Approaches

The Grand Finale: Concluding the Regular Season

The current flag football season is entering its concluding phase, marking the final week of intense competition. Teams are focused on securing their positions as the regular season officially ends on Saturday, May 9th.

Anticipating the Playoff Structure: The Seeding Meeting

Following the culmination of regular season games, a crucial seeding meeting for the Section 1 tournament is slated for Monday, May 11th. This gathering will finalize the playoff matchups, defining each team's path to championship glory.

Monday's Gridiron Encounters: Kickstarting the Final Week

The action-packed final week begins on Monday, May 4th, with several key matchups. Hendrick Hudson will face Walter Panas at 4:30 p.m., while Irvington takes on Dobbs Ferry at the same time. Hudson River clashes with Woodlands, and Ardsley competes against Bronxville. Later in the afternoon, Somers challenges Carmel at 5 p.m., and Eastchester plays Horace Greeley. Peekskill will go head-to-head with Fox Lane, Scarsdale with Byram Hills, and John Jay-Cross River with Brewster, all at 5 p.m. Arlington and Clarkstown also meet at 5 p.m., with Wappingers visiting Westlake/Briarcliff at 5:15 p.m. The day concludes with Poughkeepsie traveling to Highland for a 6 p.m. start.

Tuesday's Tight Schedule: Midweek Matchups

Tuesday, May 5th, presents another full slate of games. Walter Panas will visit Lakeland at 4 p.m. New Rochelle and Ossining are set to play at 4:30 p.m., as are Arlington and Port Chester. Peekskill faces Yorktown, Scarsdale takes on Yonkers, Tappan Zee plays Nyack, and Mahopac competes against Brewster, all starting at 4:30 p.m. Woodlands hosts Dobbs Ferry at 4:35 p.m., followed by North Rockland against Wappingers at 5 p.m., and Mount Vernon battling Mamaroneck at 5 p.m.

Wednesday's Collisions: Hump Day Highlights

Wednesday, May 6th, continues the busy week. Lakeland will travel to Poughkeepsie at 4:30 p.m. Byram Hills and Putnam Valley, Carmel and John Jay-Cross River, Mahopac and Somers, and Dobbs Ferry and Hudson River all have 4:30 p.m. kickoffs. At 5 p.m., Fox Lane plays Tappan Zee, Bronxville hosts Irvington, and Westlake/Briarcliff visits Hendrick Hudson. Ardsley and Peekskill conclude the day's events at 6 p.m.

Thursday's Showdowns: Approaching the Weekend

Thursday, May 7th, features more competitive play. Yorktown and Walter Panas, Dobbs Ferry and Bronxville, Scarsdale and Mount Vernon, Nyack and Eastchester, Port Chester and North Rockland, Poughkeepsie and Peekskill, Clarkstown and Arlington, and Ossining and Yonkers all begin at 4:30 p.m. Mamaroneck and New Rochelle will face off at 5 p.m.

Friday Night Lights: Pre-Weekend Football Frenzy

The penultimate day of the regular season, Friday, May 8th, is packed with evening games. Horace Greeley hosts Nyack at 4:30 p.m. Westlake/Briarcliff will compete against Byram Hills at 4:30 p.m. John Jay-Cross River challenges Mahopac, Woodlands meets Dobbs Ferry, Hudson River plays Bronxville, Hendrick Hudson faces Putnam Valley, Carmel battles Brewster, and Mount Vernon takes on Yonkers, all at 4:30 p.m. Eastchester travels to Fox Lane for a 5 p.m. game, while Wappingers and Arlington play at 7 p.m., and Irvington and Ardsley conclude the evening with a 7 p.m. start.

Saturday's Final Bell: Last Chance for Regular Season Glory

The regular season wraps up on Saturday, May 9th. Walter Panas and Fox Lane kick off at 11 a.m., along with North Rockland vs. Clarkstown, Lakeland vs. Yorktown, and Wappingers vs. Port Chester. Hastings will visit Dobbs Ferry at 11 a.m. Later, Ossining plays Mamaroneck at 1 p.m., and Woodlands hosts Ardsley at 2 p.m. These games will determine final standings before the tournament seeding meeting