New York Volleyball Coaches Released State Rankings

Seven teams from Section III have secured positions in the latest statewide girls volleyball poll.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Volleyball

Expressive editorial sports illustration of a volleyball player mid-air, capturing the energy of a competitive high school match. — The New York Volleyball Coaches Association released its first statewide girls volleyball rankings, featuring seven teams from Section III in the latest bi-weekly poll. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The New York Volleyball Coaches Association published its first state rankings for girls volleyball. Seven teams representing Section III were featured across various competitive classes.

Why it matters

These bi-weekly rankings provide a benchmark for competitive performance across New York state, helping to highlight top-performing programs in each class. They serve as an early indicator of team standings as the high school season progresses.

Westhill leads Class B with a 6-1 record, while West Genesee holds a 6-0 record and a No. 8 ranking in Class AA. Additional ranked Section III teams include Baldwinsville, Homer, Marcellus, Bishop Ludden-Grimes, and Hamilton.

The players

New York Volleyball Coaches Association

This organization manages and compiles the official state rankings for high school volleyball programs across New York.

Westhill

This high school volleyball program currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the Class B state girls volleyball poll.

The details

The rankings cover five competitive classes and are compiled bi-weekly by the New York Volleyball Coaches Association. Section III teams were recognized for their performance, with Westhill currently holding the top spot in the Class B poll.

The New York state volleyball rankings were released on September 29, 2026.
Homer visits Westhill for a scheduled volleyball match on October 1, 2026.

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Season Trajectory

These initial rankings establish the competitive baseline for teams hoping to climb the standings and secure high seeds for the postseason. This release formalizes the hierarchy within the state and sets the stage for critical head-to-head matchups.

Westhill holds a 6-1 record while Homer enters their October matchup with a 7-2 record. These rankings serve as a functional guide for spectators tracking the competitive parity between schools in Section III.

The takeaway

These rankings provide a snapshot of top-tier performance but are subject to change as teams compete through their regular-season schedules. Fans can expect shifts in the poll as squads face each other in key regional matches throughout the fall.