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There are consequential high school football games this week that could affect rankings

Mike Dougherty, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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It's a short week.

There are several clashes that could impact the rankings next week. Arlington-Carmel is on top of that list. Yorktown-Mahopac looks to be close and Rye and Nanuet could prove to be interesting.

Stepinac is hosting DePaul Catholic, which owns a pile of New Jersey non-public state titles.

North Rockland quarterback Anthony Hamilton (9) hands off to Gamaliel Sauveur (2) during their 39-23 win over Mamaroneck at the Town of Haverstraw Sports Complex on Friday, September 8, 2023.
North Rockland quarterback Anthony Hamilton (9) hands off to Gamaliel Sauveur (2) during their 39-23 win over Mamaroneck at the Town of Haverstraw Sports Complex on Friday, September 8, 2023.

10. Yorktown (2-0)

Kaden Gonzalez showed potential last season. He's breaking out this year, throwing for 382 yards and seven touchdowns in the first two games.

Last week: NR

Up next: Mahopac on Thursday

9. Rye (1-1)

The Garnets did not waste time at Lakeland. Chris Iuliano was running with some authority and helped build a 21-0 halftime advantage. A bigger test is looming, though.

Last week: 10

Up next: Nanuet on Thursday

PleasantvilleÕs Daniel Picart (10) looks for some running room in the Byram Hills defense during football action at Fox Lane High School in Bedford Sept. 9, 2023. Picard scored five touchdowns in the Panthers 42-10 victory.
PleasantvilleÕs Daniel Picart (10) looks for some running room in the Byram Hills defense during football action at Fox Lane High School in Bedford Sept. 9, 2023. Picard scored five touchdowns in the Panthers 42-10 victory.

8. Pleasantville (1-0)

Daniel Picart more or less stole the show in the Panthers' all-day opener, but Ryan Horigan was pretty impressive on the other side of the ball, playing a part in 10 tackles.

Last week: 9

Up next: Pearl River on Thursday

7. North Rockland (2-0)

The momentum is beginning to build. Gamie Sauveur has rumbled for 242 yards and four touchdown on 30 carries and Tristen Veit is cleaning up on defense with 19 tackles in two games.

Last week: 7

Up next: at Yonkers Force Thursday

John Jay-East Fishkill's Noah Croutch leaps into the end zone during the Section 1 football game at John Jay-East Fishkill in Wiccopee, NY on Friday, October 21, 2022. John Jay East Fishkill defeated Ossining. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL
John Jay-East Fishkill's Noah Croutch leaps into the end zone during the Section 1 football game at John Jay-East Fishkill in Wiccopee, NY on Friday, October 21, 2022. John Jay East Fishkill defeated Ossining. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL

6. John Jay-East Fishkill (2-0)

Yes, the Patriots have put 84 points on the board in their first two games. Don't overlook the defense, though. It's going to play a bigger role in the weeks ahead.

Last week: 6

Up next: White Plains on Thursday

Somers defeated Clarkstown South 42-13 in football action at Somers High School Sept. 8, 2023.
Somers defeated Clarkstown South 42-13 in football action at Somers High School Sept. 8, 2023.

5. Carmel (1-0)

It's been a difficult week for the Rams, who are going to Arlington without longtime head coach Todd Cayea, who stepped down this week to deal with an ongoing health issue.

Last week: 5

Up next: at Arlington on Thursday

4. Iona Prep (1-1)

The Gaels found a nice balance offensively in an easy win at Chaminade last week, getting 241 yards and one TD passing and 195 yards and 2 TDs rushing.

Last week: 4

Up next: Springfield (Mass.) Central on Saturday

3. Somers (1-1)

A break from routine brought on by the high heat resulted in a bumpy start against Clarkstown South, but when Mason Kelly and the Tuskers found a rhythm, they were dominant on both sides of the ball.

Last week: 3

Up next: at Fox Lane on Thursday

2. Stepinac (1-1)

Points were hard to come by in the second half of the league-opener, but the Crusaders dug in defensively and made several clutch stops to hold off Kellenberg.

Last week: 2

Up next: DePaul Catholic (N.J.) on Saturday

Arlington's James Davenport drives down field during the week 0 high school football game at Arlington High School in Freedom Plains, NY on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Arlington defeated Kellenberg 49-21.
Arlington's James Davenport drives down field during the week 0 high school football game at Arlington High School in Freedom Plains, NY on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Arlington defeated Kellenberg 49-21.

1. Arlington (2-0)

James Davenport clearly doesn't need a lot of touches in order to make a big impact. The senior running back has 204 yards and five touchdowns on a mere 13 carries in the first two games.

Last week: 1

Up next: Carmel on Thursday

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

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