It's tough to say this, considering we're talking about young athletes, but tonight's home-opener against Minisink will go a long way in determining what kind of football season Kingston will have.

At 0-2, to say the Tigers need this win is an understatement.

After two games, Kingston biggest challenge could be its defense, which has given up 73 points. It's offense, after scoring six points in a 31-6 season-opening loss to Cornwall, rebounded to score 34 last week in a 42-34 loss to Warwick.

Zach Chilcott and Jake DeCicco have become quite the prolific quarterback-receiver combination, but the Tigers won't be able to outscore the likes of Monroe-Woodbury or Newburgh.

The Tigers open their Class AA season next week at home against Pine Bush. An 0-3 start could make for a long season.