Watertown Secured Top Soccer Ranking
The New York State Sportswriters Association released its latest weekly high school boys soccer rankings this week.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer
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The New York State Sportswriters Association has released updated state rankings for high school boys soccer. Watertown earned the No. 1 spot in Class AA as part of the latest poll.
Why it matters
The rankings provide an official look at the hierarchy of high school soccer across New York. These standings highlight the top-performing programs as the season approaches its final stages.
Watertown, Baldwinsville, and McGraw all maintain perfect 14-0 records this season. Currently, 11 teams remain undefeated throughout the state.
The players
New York State Sportswriters Association
This organization tracks and publishes performance metrics and rankings for high school athletics across New York.
Watertown
The high school boys soccer team is currently undefeated with a 14-0 record and holds the No. 1 ranking in Class AA.
Baldwinsville
This high school team has achieved a 14-0 record and is currently ranked No. 1 in Class AAA.
McGraw
The soccer team holds an undefeated 14-0 record and is currently ranked No. 4 in Class D.
The details
The latest poll highlights a strong showing for Section III, which accounts for 16 of the ranked teams. Baldwinsville maintains the No. 1 ranking in Class AAA, while McGraw holds the No. 4 spot in Class D.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The New York State Sportswriters Association released the updated weekly rankings.
Season Trajectory
The New York State Sportswriters Association weekly poll dictates the landscape of high school soccer as teams move toward the postseason. The current rankings clarify which undefeated programs like Watertown and Baldwinsville are positioned for championship runs.
With 16 teams from Section III appearing in the state rankings, regional interest centers on whether these squads can maintain their positions heading into playoffs. Watertown, Baldwinsville, and McGraw all carry perfect 14-0 records, making them key teams to monitor in bracket projections.
The takeaway
Maintaining an undefeated record at this point in the season signals a high probability of a top seed for upcoming tournament play. Teams must now focus on consistency to preserve their rankings through the final weeks of the schedule.
Further reading
For more updates on athletic standings, visit the Soccer section.
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