CBA Syracuse is still considered a top-five team in the state, but teams like St. Francis, Monsignor Farrell and Rye have an edge after victories over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Here are High School on SI<\/a>\u2019s first 2026 state rankings in the Empire State:<\/p>\n The Gaels\u2019 big win over CBA Syracuse last week has them in the driver\u2019s seat the rest of the way. Iona Prep will host Paramus Catholic (N.J.) on Saturday.<\/p>\n The Red Raiders started off strong with a 53-20 win over Bennett, who was 24th in High School\u2019s New York preseason football rankings. St. Francis will welcome CBA Syracuse to town on Friday.<\/p>\n Victories against Holy Spirit (N.J.) and St. Peter\u2019s has the Lions right where they want to be at the beginning. Farrell hosts DePaul Catholic (N.J.) on Saturday.<\/p>\n The reigning Class A state champion Garnets picked up where they left off following a 39-21 season-opening win over Cornwall Central.<\/p>\n After facing a tough opponent in Iona Prep, the Brothers hit the road to face St. Francis on Friday.<\/p>\n The Brothers kicked off their season on a high note with a 62-24 victory over Archbishop Stepinac. CBA Albany will host Saratoga Springs, a returning Class AA state finalist, on Friday.<\/p>\n The Crusaders recorded a 41-14 win against Health Sciences over the weekend. Canisius will head to Ohio on Friday to face Massillon Washington (3-0).<\/p>\n The Trojans, with their state record 66-game win streak on the line, will host Calhoun in their season opener on Thursday.<\/p>\n The Friars had a rough start to their season after a 62-41 loss to Red Bank Catholic (N.J.). St. Anthony\u2019s will look to bounce back against St. Peter\u2019s Prep (N.J.) on Friday.<\/p>\n The Tuskers squeezed out a 20-13 victory against Mamaroneck last week. Somers will have an away game against Brewster on Thursday.<\/p>\n
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