New York Released First Girls Soccer Rankings
The state released its inaugural girls soccer rankings for the 2026 season.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Soccer
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New York State officials have released the first girls soccer rankings for the 2026 season. These state-wide standings evaluate team performance across various athletic classifications.
Why it matters
These rankings provide an early-season look at competitive balance and team standing within the state. They offer an objective assessment of program performance based on match results through September.
A total of 18 Section V teams appear in the current state rankings. Within the Class C division alone, 7 teams from Section V earned a spot in the new standings.
The players
Avon
Avon is a competitive school program that currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the Class C girls soccer division.
Section V
Section V is a specific geographic region of athletic competition within the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
The details
The rankings organize schools into specific classes based on athletic participation levels. Avon currently leads the Class C division with the top ranking in the state.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Records and results concluded for initial rankings.
September 22, 2026: New York State released first girls soccer rankings.
Season Trajectory
These initial rankings establish the baseline for the remainder of the 2026 high school soccer season. The data highlights how Section V programs are positioned to influence the state playoff bracket and overall competitive balance.
The inclusion of 18 Section V teams indicates a strong presence in the current state-wide playoff conversation. These rankings serve as a critical reference for understanding which programs hold top seeds in their respective classes.
The takeaway
These rankings reflect the performance metrics of programs through the first three weeks of play. High school coaches and players can use these standings to measure their progress against top-tier competition as the season advances.
Further reading
For more information on state competitions, visit New York Soccer.
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