Cooperstown Seeks Perfect Season in Class C Boys Basketball Championship

Defending champion Berne-Knox-Westerlo stands in the way of Cooperstown's undefeated campaign.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:11pm

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The Cooperstown boys basketball team has a chance to complete an undefeated season on Sunday when they face off against defending champion Berne-Knox-Westerlo in the New York State Class C championship game at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Cooperstown previously won the state title in 2019 on the same court.

Why it matters

Cooperstown's perfect season would be a remarkable accomplishment, especially against the defending champions. The Class C state championship game is a high-stakes event that showcases the top small-school basketball talent in New York.

The details

Cooperstown enters the championship game with an unblemished record, looking to cap off their dominant campaign with a state title. Berne-Knox-Westerlo will be a tough opponent, having won the Class C championship just a few years ago.

  • The Class C boys basketball championship game will be played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Cooperstown previously won the state title in 2019 at the same venue, Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.

The players

Cooperstown

The Cooperstown boys basketball team, seeking to complete an undefeated season and win the New York State Class C championship.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo

The defending New York State Class C boys basketball champions, who will face off against Cooperstown in the title game.

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What’s next

The winner of the Class C championship game will be crowned the 2026 New York State boys basketball champion in that division.

The takeaway

Cooperstown's perfect season and quest for a state title represents the culmination of a dominant campaign, but they will have to get past the defending champions to complete their unfinished business.