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Holland Patent Repeats, Two Teams Earn Payback in Volleyball Title Games
Section III crowns four 2025-26 winter volleyball champions in New York
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Section III in New York crowned four volleyball champions for the 2025-26 season on February 14, with each title game telling its own unique story. Holland Patent repeated as the Class B champion, while New Hartford and Mt. Markham won title round rematches from the 2025 finals in Classes A and C. Tully earned a championship in its first-ever title game appearance.
Why it matters
The volleyball title games showcase the competitive nature of high school sports in the region, with teams looking to defend their crowns or seek revenge from previous championship losses. The results highlight the ongoing rivalries and parity across the different high school volleyball classifications in Section III.
The details
In the Class B final, Holland Patent repeated as champions, continuing their dominance in the division. In Class A, New Hartford earned payback against the team that beat them in last year's final. Mt. Markham did the same in Class C, while Tully made history by winning its first-ever volleyball title.
- The Section III volleyball championships were held on February 14, 2026.
- Holland Patent repeated as the Class B champions, having also won the title in the previous season.
The players
Holland Patent
The Class B volleyball champion, repeating their title from the previous season.
New Hartford
The Class A volleyball champion, earning payback against the team that beat them in last year's final.
Mt. Markham
The Class C volleyball champion, also earning payback against the team that beat them in last year's final.
Tully
The Class C volleyball champion, winning its first-ever title.
The takeaway
The Section III volleyball title games showcased the competitive spirit and parity across the different high school classifications, with teams either defending their crowns or seeking redemption from previous championship losses. The results highlight the ongoing rivalries and the continued growth of the sport in the region.
