NYSSWA Released Girls Soccer State Rankings

The New York State Sportswriters Association updated its high school soccer rankings this week.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Soccer

Expressive editorial sports illustration showing a female soccer player in motion on a turf field, capturing the energy of high school athletics. — The New York State Sportswriters Association updated its girls high school soccer rankings on Tuesday, featuring seventeen teams from Section III in the latest list. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The New York State Sportswriters Association released its third set of girls soccer state rankings on Tuesday. Seventeen teams from Section III earned positions in the latest list.

Why it matters

These rankings provide a benchmark for competitive high school soccer performance across New York. They reflect the current standing of programs as teams progress through the regular season.

New Hartford currently holds the No. 1 ranking in Class A with a 12-0 record. In Class B, Marcellus and Westhill occupy the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively, each boasting 10-2 records.

The players

New York State Sportswriters Association

This organization is responsible for compiling and publishing statewide high school sports rankings.

Cicero-North Syracuse

This high school soccer program holds the No. 6 ranking in Class AAA and maintains a 9-1 record.

New Hartford

This program leads the Class A state rankings with an undefeated 12-0 record.

Marcellus

This high school team is currently ranked No. 2 in Class B with a record of 10-2.

Westhill

This program holds the No. 3 ranking in Class B and has recorded 10 wins against 2 losses.

The details

Nine Section III teams secured top-10 spots across various classifications in the latest NYSSWA release. The rankings are based on individual team performance and season records, highlighting programs that have maintained strong winning percentages.

Shenendehowa defeated Cicero-North Syracuse 4-0 on Saturday.
The NYSSWA released the third state soccer rankings on Tuesday.

Season Trajectory

The latest rankings shape the narrative for post-season positioning as teams vie for higher seeds in their respective classes. These standings directly impact the perception of competitive balance within Section III as the end of the regular season approaches.

Cicero-North Syracuse must look to recover following a 4-0 loss to Shenendehowa to maintain its current No. 6 ranking in Class AAA. Meanwhile, the undefeated status of New Hartford continues to define the top of the Class A standings.

The takeaway

The latest rankings emphasize that consistency in early-season play is critical for maintaining a top-tier state standing. Teams now face the pressure of protecting these high rankings as they head into the final games of the season.