{"id":346472,"date":"2026-09-14T16:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/346472\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T16:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:58:12","slug":"new-york-high-school-football-top-25-state-rankings-sept-14-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/346472\/","title":{"rendered":"New York High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 14, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">As the New York state high school football season rolls on, who is considered a top team continues to shake up.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6s\">Iona Prep is still the top-ranked squad in the state \u2013 while St. Francis, Monsignor Farrell, Christian Brothers Academy-Albany and Canisius round out the top five.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6x\">CBA Syracuse, Rye and Erasmus Hall saw the biggest drop in this week\u2019s rankings, while other teams remained stagnant.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"72\">Below is the second week of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">High School on SI\u2019<\/a>s 2026 state rankings out the Empire State:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m0gvcwgcs8gr6d21dh.jpg\" alt=\"New York High School Football State Rankings\" title=\"New York High School Football State Rankings\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7e\"\/><\/p>\n<p>High School On SI<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">The Gaels are coming off a 63-20 victory over Paramus Catholic, a top-10 team in New Jersey. Iona Prep will face St. Joseph-by-the-Sea on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7u\">Previous rank: 1<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"84\">The Red Raiders traveled to Syracuse on Friday and beat CBA, 34-18. St. Francis will host Bishop Timon-St. Jude on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"89\">Previous rank: 2<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">The Lions recorded a 21-18, come-from-behind win over DePaul Catholic, a top-five squad in New Jersey. Farrell will go up against Chaminade on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8o\">Previous rank: 3<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">The Brothers got their revenge in a 21-14 win over Saratoga Springs last week. CBA redeemed itself after it lost to the Blue Streaks in the 2025 Section II Class AA title game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"93\">Previous rank: 6<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9d\">The Crusaders are coming off a 42-0 loss to Massillon Washington. The Tigers, however, are one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/ohio\/ohio-high-school-football-top-25-state-rankings-sept-8-2026-01m2154skpw1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">High School On SI\u2019s top five teams out of Ohio<\/a>. Canisius will take on Martinsburg, the top-ranked team in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9i\">Previous rank: 7<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9s\">The Trojans notched a 24-13 victory over Calhoun in their season opener. Garden City will host MacArthur on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9x\">Previous rank: 8<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a7\">The Tuskers secured a 34-6 win against Brewster over the weekend. Somers will face Mahopac on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ac\">Previous rank: 10<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"am\">The Brothers will look to recover from back-to-back losses with a road game against Catholic Memorial, a state power in Massachusetts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ar\">Previous rank: 5<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b1\">The Friars will look to shake off losses to Red Bank Catholic and St. Peter\u2019s Prep (N.J.) with a road game against Archbishop Stepinac on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b6\">Previous rank: 9<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bg\">The Chiefs will have a road game against Syosset on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bl\">Previous rank: 11<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bv\">The Flyers fell 30-11 to Seton Hall Prep, a top-25 team in New Jersey. Chaminade will host Monsignor Farrell on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c0\">Previous rank: 11<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-39\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ca\">The Garnets suffered a 35-28 loss to Clarkstown South over the weekend. Rye will welcome Eastchester to town on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cf\">Previous rank: 4<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cp\">The Pirates lost 41-27 to Middletown, a top-three team out of Delaware, on Sept. 3. Tottenville faces Port Richmond on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-43\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cu\">Previous rank: 13<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d4\">East Islip won 43-3 over Comsewogue in its season opener. The team will face Hauppauge on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-46\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d9\">Previous rank: 14<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-48\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dj\">The Phantoms knocked off Miller Place, 34-6. BBP will host Mount Sinai on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-49\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"do\">Previous rank: 15<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-51\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dy\">The Golden Flashes recorded a 20-0 win over Babylon last Thursday. Sayville will host Harborfields on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-52\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"e3\">Previous rank: 16<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-54\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ed\">The Patriots beat Brentwood, 48-0, last Wednesday. Ward Melville will take on Longwood this weekend.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-55\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ei\">Previous rank: 17<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-57\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"es\">The Crusaders bounced back from a loss to CBA Albany with a 38-16 win over Immaculata (N.J.). Stepinac will host St. Anthony\u2019s on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-58\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ex\">Previous rank: 18<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-60\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"f7\">The Cardinals squeezed out a 30-28 win over Middletown (Del.) last Friday. Hayes will go up against Kellenberg Memorial on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-61\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"fc\">Previous rank: 20<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-63\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"fm\">The Bruins overwhelmed Irondequoit with a 42-7 victory. Brighton will face Greece Athena on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-64\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"fr\">Previous rank: 21<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-66\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"g1\">The Red Jackets muscled their way to a 64-19 win over McQuaid. Monroe takes on East\/World of Inquiry on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-67\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"g6\">Previous rank: 23<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-69\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"gg\">The Eagles\u2019 matchup against La Salle Academy (R.I.) was cancelled for an undisclosed reason. Eagle Academy hits the road on Friday to face Lincoln.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-70\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"gl\">Previous rank: 24<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-72\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"gv\">The Spartans defeated Waverly, 35-13, over the weekend. Maine-Endwell will host Vestal on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-73\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"h0\">Previous rank: 25<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-75\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ha\">The Dutchmen had a bye week and will now prepare for their home game against JFK Campus on Friday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-76\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"hf\">Previous rank: 19<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-78\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"hp\">The Broncos bounced back with a 61-0 win over Albertus Magnus. Following a bye week, Bronxville will have a road game against Dobbs Ferry on Sept. 25.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-79\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"hu\">Previous rank: None<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-80\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"hz\">Dropped out: Shenendehowa (1-1).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" preventdefault:click=\"\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\" on:pointerenter=\"q-BbZK0jV5.js#s_1NOcOpHWmT0\" on:touchstart=\"q-Cd4E7CfV.js#s_R8AiGTDeM28\" on:focus=\"q-B8B4goP5.js#s_gxiTM6qMMu8\" on:click=\"q-DCvrJiMh.js#s_lDqay9E5m5g[0]\" q:id=\"i5\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the New York state high school football season rolls on, who is considered a top team continues&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":346473,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[9,11,10,49,51,50],"class_list":["post-346472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-headlines","tag-new-york-news","tag-new-york-state","tag-new-york-state-headlines","tag-new-york-state-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346472"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346472\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}