Carmel, Yorktown surge in latest lohud high school football rankings

We had a couple of surprises last week.

Ossining upset North Rockland. Carmel upended John Jay-East Fishkill.

This week's rankings have been adjusted to reflect those outcomes. On the list of games that could have an impact this week are Stepinac-Cardinal Hayes, Somers-Harrison, North Rockland-Suffern and Lakeland-Pleasantville.

10. Mamaroneck (2-1)

There is no stable of standouts to rely on this year, but Henry Mackie and T.J. Smith have been pretty darn impressive for the Tigers early on.

Last week: NR

Up next: at White Plains on Friday

9. Rye (2-2)

A demanding early schedule has exacted a physical toll and the Garnets might need a little time before some key playmakers get healthy and get back in the lineup.

Last week: 8

Up next: Nyack on Friday

8. John Jay-East Fishkill (3-1)

All the momentum the Patriots had is gone after failing to win the line of scrimmage last weekend against Carmel, which came in looking to make some noise.

Last week: 5

Up next: at Yonkers Force on Saturday

7. Pleasantville (3-0)

The playoff conversation is going to be even livelier after the Panthers upended Rye in an early-season meeting of the two favorites in Class B this season.

Last week: 7

Up next: at Lakeland on Friday

6. Yorktown (4-0)

If there is a Class A team built to give the defending state champions next door a run, the Huskers appear to be it. We'll find out when they meet in the regular-season finale.

Last week: 10

Up next: at Greeley on Friday

5. Iona Prep (2-2)

A disappointing 44-24 loss at defending NYCHSFL champion St. Anthony's quickly became a learning experience. Playing the next three weeks could be just what the Gaels need.

Last week: 4

Up next: Monsignor Farrell on Saturday

4. Carmel (2-1)

Tristain Werlau had a breakout day running the ball in a win over John Jay-East Fishkill. A now-healthy defense also made a statement, recording eight sacks and limiting the Patriots to seven points.

Last week: 9

Up next: Ossining on Friday

3. Somers (3-1)

Dean Palazzolo is the deep threat the Tuskers needed to keep defenses from crowding the line. The sophomore caught seven Mac Sullivan passes on Friday, collecting 177 yards and two touchdowns.

Last week: 3

Up next: at Harrison on Friday

2. Stepinac (3-1)

The Crusaders are officially into the meat of their schedule, playing Cardinal Hayes at Columbia University on Friday and visiting Iona Prep next week. Buckle up.

Last week: 2

Up next: vs. Cardinal Hayes at Columbia on Friday

1. Arlington (4-0)

No matter whom the Admirals play, the pedal is on the floor, which explains why this multi-dimensional group has scored more points (187)and any team in Section 1 so far.

Last week: 1

Up next: at Mount Vernon on Friday

ON THE BUBBLE: Ardsley 3-0; Eastchester 3-1; Haldane 3-0; Harrison 3-1; Lakeland 3-1; North Rockland (3-1); Scarsdale (2-1); Suffern (3-0); Westlake (2-0).

Section 1 class-by-class

Class AA: 1. Arlington; 2. Carmel: 3. John Jay-East Fishkill; 4. Mamaroneck; 5. North Rockland; 6. Suffern; 7. Scarsdale; 8. Yonkers Force.

Class A: 1. Somers; 2. Yorktown; 3. Eastchester; 4. Mahopac; 5. Harrison; 6. Clarkstown South; 7. John Jay-Cross River; 8. Brewster.

Class B: 1. Pleasantville; 2. Rye; 3. Ardsley; 4. Lakeland; 5. Nyack; 6. Nanuet; 7. Byram Hills; 8. Pearl River.

Class C/D: 1. Westlake; 2. Valhalla; 3. Haldane; 4. Tuckahoe.

NYCHSFL

AAA: 1. St. Anthony's; 2. Cardinal Hayes; 3. Stepinac; 4. Iona Prep; 5. Monsignor Farrell; 6. Holy Trinity; 7. Kellenberg; 8. Chaminade.

Mike Dougherty covers high school football for The Journal News and lohud.com. Follow along on X/Twitter @hoopsmbd.

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