Rich Arnott checks in with this week’s Section 9 Football Picks. Big games this week include Newburgh hosting Middletown in a Class AA showdown, the Spirit Trophy game between Warwick and Goshen, and Minisink Valley vs. Washingtonville in a battle of undefeated teams.

MONROE-WOODBURY over Valley Central – The tough Crusader defense looks to swarm over the Vikings with guys like Ron Chambers (16 tackles), Oliver Aruis (9 tackles, 2 interceptions), and Liam Hayes (8 tackles, 1 fumble recovery).

NEWBURGH over Middletown – Back at home, NFA recharges its offense and answers back after the Minisink debacle. Maybe league play will also ignite the Middie Bears.

ROOSEVELT over Marlboro – Talented Hudson Stehle has stretched for over 300 yards receiving and will challenge the Dukes in seconda

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