The Dean of Section 9 Football, Rich Arnott, checks in with his first prediction column of the season.

Check back each week for Rich’s picks and perspectives. Editor’s Note: Rich broadcasts Warwick football games for WTBQ radio. So other Mid-Hudson News Sports staffers will make picks for Warwick’s games this season.

BEACON over New Paltz: Elijah Epps and Jah’Real Whitted are the ‘real deal’ as we expect the Bulldogs to roll over the Huguenots, who struggled last week at Dover.

NEWBURGH over Cornwall: Not always wise to pick against the Dragons after all their success, but we’ll go with the Goldbacks as a mild favorite after that big win over McQuaid Jesuit.

VALLEY CENTRAL over Roosevelt: Vikings quarterback Cole DeRonda will pose a serious passing threat against the Presidents at t

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