Monroe tops New York state football rankings as 11 teams make list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The New York State Sportswriters Association has released its first football rankings for the 2026 season, with Monroe ranked No. 1 in Class B. The rankings include 11 teams from Section V, including University Prep and Brighton. Monroe, currently 2-0, won its last game 64-19 against McQuaid. East High/World of Inquiry, ranked No. 9 in Class B, also boasts a 1-0 record after a 49-0 victory over Aquinas/RACS. Both teams will face off Friday, September 18, in a key matchup.
- •Monroe is ranked No. 1 in Class B
- •11 Section V teams appear in the state rankings
- •East High/World of Inquiry ranked No. 9
- •Monroe won 64-19 against McQuaid
- •Teams meet on September 18
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Monroe is No. 1 as 11 Section V teams crack state football rankings
"The first list of the 2026 season includes 11 teams from Section V.
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