New York adding 8-man football

[cren22]

First time since the 70s. 7 teams moved to 8-man this fall due to low numbers.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.co.../ ... ll-league/

There are also 4 elite New York/New England prep schools in the NEPSAC playing 8-man now. 3 in Connecticut, 1 in New York. They started play last year.

 

[51eleven]

Better than gangs with guns, maybe it will move into the city.

 

[cren22]

New York 8-man league has grown from 7 teams in year 1 to 29 teams in year 2.

Virginia added 8-man this year as well, starting with 7 teams.

NEPSAC is up to 6 teams in their 8-man league. 1 in NH, 1 in NY, 1 in PA and 3 in CT.

Nice to see the game growing in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.