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title: "Ward Melville vs. Patchogue-Medford — Football Game Day — Medford, NY — Oct 23, 2026"
url: https://www.herenewyork.com/2026/10/18/ward-melville-vs-patchogue-medford-football-2026-10-23/
date: 2026-10-18T08:57:06-04:00
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# Ward Melville vs. Patchogue-Medford — Football Game Day — Medford, NY — Oct 23, 2026

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  PRE-GAME
  HIGH SCHOOL · Medford, NY · 5:30 PM · Friday, October 23, 2026 
  
    
      Ward Melville
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      vs
    
    
      Patchogue-Medford
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      HIGH SCHOOL · Football · New York
      Ward Melville vs. Patchogue-Medford — *Friday, October 23, 2026*
      
      

HERE New York is your go-to source for everything about this upcoming Football showdown between the Ward Melville and the Patchogue-Medford. This high school matchup promises competitive action in Medford, NY.

      

Get ready for game time. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome could have implications for standings and postseason positioning.

      

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        Game At A Glance
        
          DateOctober 23, 2026
          Tip-Off5:30 PM
          LocationPatchogue-Medford High School, Medford, NY
          DivisionHigh School — Football
          SportFootball
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## What’s Happening

  

**When and where is this happening?**
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET. The game takes place at Patchogue-Medford High School, Medford, NY.

  

**Who is playing?**
Ward Melville faces Patchogue-Medford in High School Football.

  

**Why does this matter to New York?**
This matchup features local teams competing in the New York area with direct implications for standings and community pride.

  

**What should fans know?**
Arrive early for best seating. Tweet with #WardMelvillevsPatchoguemedford_1023 for your posts to appear on this page live. Check back at [herenewyork.com](/) for post-game coverage.

  

**How do I follow this game live?**
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