New boys basketball state rankings: Surprising Class C shuffle for Section III squads

Syracuse, N.Y. — The latest New York State Sportswriters Association boys basketball state rankings delivered a jolt to Class C contenders, as Section III saw one of its most dramatic weekly shifts of the season.

Frankfort-Schuyler, carrying just two losses, tumbled 20 positions in the poll, a slide that caught many observers off guard given the team’s otherwise solid résumé. The steep drop underscores how volatile the Class C landscape has become with sectionals looming.

On the opposite trajectory, Tully surged from honorable-mention status all the way to No. 13 after posting a 2-1 record since last week’s ballot. The jump positions the Black Knights as a team to watch when the postseason bracket is unveiled.

At the top of the class, Cooperstown held firm at No. 1, remaining the state’s only undefeated squad in Class C.

The NYSSWA releases updated rankings every Tuesday. Section III’s playoff seeding will be announced Wednesday, with opening-round games scheduled for Thursday.

Section III teams appearing in this week’s state poll (records through Feb. 17):

Honorable Mention: Bishop Ludden-Grimes (15-5), Liverpool (14-6), Rome Free Academy (13-6), Central Valley Academy (16-3), Jamesville-DeWitt (12-7).