Overview
- State associations published postseason brackets Nov. 2–3, with NYSPHSAA releasing boys soccer pairings that name Middletown to host the Final Four Nov. 13–15 and the MIAA issuing field hockey draws that lead to state finals on Nov. 20–21.
- Section 1’s postseason is underway this week as girls volleyball reaches semifinals and prepares for Section 1 championships at Westchester County Center on Nov. 7–8.
- The MIAA field hockey seedings give top teams home games or byes in early rounds and place undefeated Sandwich (18–0) as the No. 1 seed in Division 3.
- Local outlets published dozens of opening matchups and seeds, including Gardner‑area and SouthCoast teams with Round‑of‑32 pairings and several Massachusetts volleyball squads earning state tournament berths and home openings.
- Those bracket decisions will determine travel and schedules for the next two weeks and local coverage will update exact dates and times as winners advance toward the regionals and state semifinals.