Wildcats open football season Sept. 7 against traditional rival Goshen

WARWICK — The Warwick Wildcats will kick off the 2013 season against longtime rival Goshen on Saturday, Sept. 7, at C.J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen.

The Warwick Valley–Goshen football rival is the second longest in the state of New York, dating back to 1896 (Utica Proctor and Rome high schools began playing in 1894).

Warwick Valley has won the game 50 times, Goshen 46 times and there have been four ties. The game has not been played every year due to the schools not fielding teams during years in the early 1900’s. Most recently, a scheduling conflict diverted the game in 2010.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Friends in Football food donation program

The Warwick Valley and Goshen school districts will be hosting the Friends in Football food donation program for the Goshen-Warwick game on Sept. 7.

Free admission will be granted to anyone bringing a non–perishable food donation to the game to benefit both the Warwick and Goshen food pantries.

JV football opens Friday, Sept. 6

The Warwick junior varsity football team will open its season on Friday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. under the lights of C. A. Morgan Football Field in Warwick. Admission is free.

Catch a glimpse this weekend
Warwick Valley Varsity and JV football teams will host Cornwall and Beacon in an early season scrimmage at Warwick. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome.

This article and photograph were provided by Warwick Valley Athletic Director Gregory Sirico.