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New York High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings – Feb. 9, 2026

Two new teams crack into this week’s rankings out of the Empire State

Kevin L. Smith

Corning's Kyler Stevenson (5) goes up for a layup during a 92-53 win over Horseheads in a STAC West boys basketball game on Jan. 9.
Corning's Kyler Stevenson (5) goes up for a layup during a 92-53 win over Horseheads in a STAC West boys basketball game on Jan. 9. / Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 2025-26 high school boys basketball season inches closer to the postseason.

High School on SI’s sixth New York boys hoops rankings of the season are here:

1. Archbishop Stepinac (19-4)

The Crusaders grabbed three more victories. Stepinac faces Christ the King on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 1

2. Westhill (18-0)

The Wolf Pack added two more victories in their undefeated run. Westhill faced Liverpool on Monday.

Previous rank: 2

3. CBA Albany (16-0)

The Brothers collected two more victories. CBA goes up against Niskayuna on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 3

4. Eagle Academy (Brooklyn) (20-3)

The Eagles beat Boys & Girls twice last week. Eagle Academy will compete in the PSAL playoffs on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 4

5. Fairport (16-0)

The Red Raiders recently grabbed two more victories. Fairport hosts Brighton on Wednesday.

Previous rank: 5

6. Eagle Academy (Bronx) (21-4)

The Eagles are the top seed in the PSAL Bronx Borough Tournament. Their first game is in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 7

7. Penfield (14-1)

The Patriots host Churchville-Chili on Wednesday.

Previous rank: 8

8. St. John’s Prep (18-3)

The Red Storm beat Salesian and Moore Catholic last week. St. John’s will face Fordham Prep on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 10

9. Nazareth (19-6)

The Kingsmen recorded three victories, including one over St. Francis Prep on Sunday. Nazareth will now prepare for the postseason.

Previous rank: 11

10. St. Francis Prep (18-4)

The Terriers defeated Holy Cross, but fell to Nazareth. St. Francis goes up against Monsignor Scanlan on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 6

11. Holy Trinity (18-3)

The Titans will host St. Mary’s on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 9

12. Nottingham (15-2)

The Bulldogs collected three wins to extend their streak to seven games. Nottingham takes on Syracuse ITC Wednesday evening.

Previous rank: 12

13. Seton Catholic (16-1)

The Saints cruised to victories over Windsor and Chenango Valley. SCC faces Elmira on Saturday.

Previous rank: 13

14. Jefferson (16-8)

The Orange Wave is the third seed in the PSAL Brooklyn Borough playoffs and set to compete in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 15

15. Smithtown West (19-1)

The Bulls will be the top seed in the Section XI Class AA playoffs.

Previous rank: 16

16. Pittsford Sutherland (15-0)

The Knights faced Webster Thomas on Monday.

Previous rank: 17

17. Tappan Zee (15-2)

The Dutchmen lost to Clarkstown North, but bounced back with a win over Westlake. Tappan Zee hosted Harrison on Monday.

Previous rank: 14

18. Cardinal Hayes (16-7)

The Cardinals have gone 4-1 in the last week. Cardinal Hayes is set to move onto the CHSAA playoffs.

Previous rank: 18

19. Corning (17-0)

The Hawks collected three wins in the previous week. Corning hosts Wellsville on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 19

20. Cooperstown (18-0)

The Hawkeyes cruised to a couple of wins. Cooperstown faces Sauquoit Valley on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 21

21. Christ the King (15-8)

The Royals host Archbishop Stepinac on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 22

22. Chaminade (16-6)

The Flyers lost to Holy Trinity, but turned things around with a win over St. Anthony’s. Chaminade hosts St. Dominic on Tuesday.

Previous rank: 20

23. Suffern (17-1)

The Mounties tallied three more wins in the last week. 

Previous rank: 25

24. South Bronx Prep (22-2)

The Cougars are the third seed in the PSAL Bronx Borough bracket. SBP will compete in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Previous rank: None

25. Pittsford Mendon (14-1)

The Vikings hosted Eastridge on Monday.

Previous rank: None

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Dropped out: Yorktown (15-1), Edison (18-2).

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Kevin L. Smith
KEVIN L. SMITH

Kevin L. Smith, a Rochester (NY) native and a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, has been covering high school sports for over a decade. He started out as a freelance sportswriter in 2013. Since then, he’s held sportswriter and editor positions for newspapers in Coudersport (PA), Sayre (PA) and Oswego (NY). Smith currently covers high school sports in the Greater Syracuse Area for syracuse.com | Post-Standard, a position he’s held since 2021. You can follow him on social media @KevLSmittie. Story ideas can be sent to KLSFreelancing@outlook.com.

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