Syracuse Girls Basketball Rankings See New Top Team in Class AA

Nottingham High School takes over the top spot after wins over rivals Henninger and Fayetteville-Manlius.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The latest girls basketball rankings for Section III in Syracuse, New York have a new top team in Class AA. Nottingham High School has moved into the top spot after defeating rivals Henninger and Fayetteville-Manlius last week, according to the rankings published by Syracuse.com.

Why it matters

The rankings are closely watched in the local community as they determine seeding and matchups for the upcoming sectional tournament. Nottingham's rise to the top spot shakes up the Class AA landscape and sets the stage for an exciting postseason.

The details

Nottingham High School, led by head coach John Smith, took down Henninger and Fayetteville-Manlius last week to vault to the top of the Class AA rankings. This is the first time Nottingham has held the No. 1 spot in the Class AA rankings this season.

  • The latest rankings were published on January 27, 2026.
  • Nottingham defeated Henninger and Fayetteville-Manlius last week.

The players

Nottingham High School

A public high school located in Syracuse, New York that competes in Section III athletics.

John Smith

The head coach of the Nottingham High School girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Nottingham's win over their rivals shows they are the team to beat in Class AA this season.”

— Connor Pignatello, Reporter

What’s next

The rankings will continue to be updated weekly leading up to the start of the Section III girls basketball tournament.

The takeaway

Nottingham High School has emerged as the new top team in the Class AA girls basketball rankings in Syracuse, setting the stage for an exciting postseason as they look to capture the sectional title.