New York H.S. football, 2026 classification changes

Here are the classification changes for the 2026 season as of Aug. 15. An asterisk (*) denotes a merged program.

   *: New class due to merger change
   x: New program
   E: Eight-man

School 2025 2026

1-Clarkstown South AA A

1-Walter Panas A B

1-Tappan Zee A B

1-John Jay (CR) B A

1-Briarcliff/Hamilton B C

1-Irvington B C

1-Pleasantville B C

1-Putnam Valley C B

1-Hastings C B

2-Niskayuna A AA

2-LaSalle Institute A B

2-Voorheesville D C

2-Broadalbin-Perth C E

2-Hudson Falls/Fort Edward B E

2-Lake George/ Warrensburg/Bolton D E

2-Rensselaer/ Loudonville Christian D E

2-Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic D E

3-West Genesee AA A

3-Henninger A AA

3-Lowville D C

3-Little Falls C D

4-Norwich B C

4-Waverly B C

4-Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour C D

4-Lansing E D

School 2025 2026

5-East/World of Inquiry A B

5-Palmyra-Macedon B C

6-Orchard Park AA A

6-Health Sciences/BASC/ Global Concepts A AA

6-Amherst A B

6-McKinley Vocational A B

6-South Park B A

6-Starpoint B A

6-Gowanda/Pine Valley D C

6-Allegany-Limestone/ Hinsdale D C

7-Plattsburgh C B

9-Beacon A B

9-Chester* C D

9-Rondout Valley B C

11-Centereach A AA

11-Harborfields A B

11-Amityville A B

11-Rocky Point B A

11-Greenport/Southold/ Mattituck B C

11-Bayport-Blue Point B C

C-Xaverian B A

P-East Harlem Pride B A



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