Practice is well underway throughout the Hudson Valley. As teams count down to the first scrimmages and regular season games, here are some things to know for Section 1 girls soccer this fall.
Below is the information that will help you follow along this season, from league alignments to important dates, new overtime procedures and everything in between.
Arlington won its fifth sectional title in six years after defeating county rival John Jay-East Fishkill, 2-0. The Admirals went on to reach the NYSPHSAA Class AA final four. In Class A, Clarkstown North made history, eventually joining Arlington in Cortland after outlasting Rye in penalty kicks to win the program's first Section 1 title.
Bronxville dominated in Class B, giving up just four goals all season long, en route to section and state titles. The Broncos went through the NYSPHSAA tournament without giving up a single goal. This year, they'll look to regroup after losing more than a dozen players from their state championship run.
Yonkers Montessori won the first section title in program history, defeating Haldane for the Section 1 Class C crown. The Eagles, who are the section's first girls soccer champ from Yonkers ever, have now moved up to Class B.
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The biggest change in girls soccer involves overtime procedures. Overtime will now consist of two 10-minute golden-goal periods in the regular season.
During playoff matches, overtime is extended to two 15-minute golden-goal periods. If the score remains tied, then a penalty kick shootout will be conducted to determine which team advances. The only exception would be in the state championship game, where co-champions may be declared at the end of both sudden victory overtime periods.
Also, head coverings worn for religious reasons cannot be made of abrasive or hard materials and must fit securely. Players are also permitted to wear hair beads and other adornments, as long as they are secured to the head and do not pose a risk of injury to the player, teammates or opponents.
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