And Pleasantville was surely that as it controlled every facet of the game in routing Pearl River 33-7. Picart had two interceptions and a couple of huge run-backs off kicks and punts to go along ...

The Panthers are headed back to the Carrier Dome after defeating Ravena/Coeymans/Selkirk, 15-7, to advance to the NYSPHSAA Class B finals.

Pleasantville (12-0) — Daniel Picart had 111 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also added a punt return touchdown. Quarterback Michael LaCapria had 73 yards of total offense.

“It was definitely the closest game we’ve had, the biggest test we’ve had,” Pleasantville running back Kieran Cotter said. “I know there are bigger tests in the future.

Pleasantville beat Shoreham-Wading River in OT and we lost to them by one goal. We beat Mamaroneck, which is a top-five team in the section and Mahopac, which has some good wins recently.