New York Soccer Rankings Released With Section III Teams
The New York State Sportswriters Association updated its boys soccer poll, featuring three new entries from Section III.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Soccer
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The New York State Sportswriters Association released a new boys soccer poll on September 22, 2026. The updated rankings include three teams from Section III making their debut this season.
Why it matters
The rankings provide an objective assessment of team performance across New York State. They reflect the competitive progress of schools as they compete throughout the regular season.
Watertown and Fulton debuted at No. 13 and No. 19 in Class AA, respectively, while Clinton entered the Class B rankings at No. 15. Meanwhile, Baldwinsville holds a 6-0 record and West Genesee sits at 7-0 in their respective classes.
The players
New York State Sportswriters Association
This organization is responsible for evaluating and publishing official high school sports rankings across New York.
Baldwinsville
The school represents a highly ranked program currently holding a 6-0 record in Class AAA soccer.
West Genesee
The high school maintains a 7-0 record and is currently ranked No. 2 in the state for Class AA.
The details
The latest state poll highlights strong performances from Section III programs throughout the week of September 15-20. While several teams climbed the list, Jamesville-DeWitt and Chittenango dropped out of the Class A rankings following recent games.
Timeline
Teams played their games during the week of September 15-20, 2026.
The New York State Sportswriters Association released the updated poll on September 22, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These rankings reflect the ongoing competitive progress of Section III programs as they move toward the postseason. The results update the standing of schools within the established New York State Public High School Athletic Association tournament structure.
The updated poll signals shifting momentum for teams like Watertown, Fulton, and Clinton as they secure spots in the top 20. Programs that dropped out of the rankings, such as Jamesville-DeWitt, now face higher stakes to regain their standing in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Consistent performance in weekly matchups is the primary driver for these state-level ranking adjustments. Players and coaches use these periodic evaluations to gauge their development relative to other top-tier programs in New York.
Further reading
For more updates on high school play, visit the Soccer section.
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