Dolgeville and Waterville High Schools Achieve Top State Football Rankings
Two Section III high school football teams, Dolgeville and Waterville, have reached the No. 1 ranking in their respective classes in the latest New York State Sportswriters Association poll.
Syracuse, NY, September 23, 2026 —
Two high school football programs from Section III have earned the distinction of being ranked No. 1 in their respective classes by the New York State Sportswriters Association. Dolgeville and Waterville have both achieved the top spot in the latest poll released by the organization.
The New York State Sportswriters Association poll is a recognized measure of high school sports performance across the state, reflecting the opinions and evaluations of sports journalists. Reaching the No. 1 ranking signifies a team’s consistent success and standing among its peers in its designated classification.
Dolgeville and Waterville now hold the top positions in their respective classes. Specific details regarding the classes in which each team is ranked, their current records, or previous rankings were not provided in the summary. The New York State Sportswriters Association releases these rankings periodically throughout the season to acknowledge leading teams.
Further information regarding the specific criteria used for the poll, the teams’ performance leading up to these rankings, or their upcoming schedules was not detailed in the provided summary. Both schools are located within Section III.
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