Tappan Zee and Brewster Clash in Epic Section 1 Flag Football Final

Tappan Zee edges Brewster 21-20 in overtime thriller to claim Class B title

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:16am

A fractured, multi-perspective painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes in bright colors, conceptually representing the action and energy of a high school flag football championship game.The intense rivalry and competitive spirit of high school flag football in New York's Section 1 is captured in this cubist-inspired illustration of the championship game.Shrub Oak Today

In a thrilling Section 1 Class B flag football championship game, the Tappan Zee Dutchmen defeated the Brewster Bears 21-20 in overtime at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, New York. The victory capped off a standout 2025 season for Tappan Zee, which reached the state championship game that year.

Why it matters

Flag football has grown rapidly in popularity across New York's Section 1, with the championship game drawing passionate crowds and showcasing the region's top high school talent. The intense rivalry between Tappan Zee and Brewster highlights the competitive spirit of the sport in the area.

The details

In the thrilling overtime period, Tappan Zee scored the game-winning touchdown to edge out Brewster by a single point. The two teams had battled back-and-forth throughout the contest, with the final outcome in doubt until the very end.

  • The Section 1 Class B flag football championship game took place on May 24, 2025.
  • In 2025, Tappan Zee reached the state championship game.

The players

Tappan Zee Dutchmen

The high school flag football team from Tappan Zee, New York that won the Section 1 Class B championship in 2025.

Brewster Bears

The high school flag football team from Brewster, New York that reached the Section 1 Class B championship game in 2025.

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What’s next

The Tappan Zee Dutchmen will look to build on their 2025 success and make another deep playoff run in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The thrilling overtime finish in the Section 1 Class B flag football championship showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport at the high school level in the region.