Team Previews
Pre-season looks at the Section VI teams we cover this season.
2026-27
Football
62 team previews
AA
LAN
Lancaster
Lancaster builds 2026 push around defensive front, Banks and Fix
BEN
Bennett
Bennett brings back major 2025 production for 2026 football season
HS
Health Sciences/BASC/Charter
Health Sciences builds Class AA push around experienced line, fast identity
JAM
Jamestown
Jamestown preview centers on returning two-way production, demanding schedule
LOC
Lockport
Lockport leans on Stowe, athletic skill group for 2026 AA push
NF
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls preview starts with experienced senior defense and returning receivers
HUT
Hutch-Tech
Hutch-Tech leans on returning defensive production entering 2026 football season
A1
WSW
West Seneca West
West Seneca West builds 2026 around Anderson, deep pass-catching group
OP
Orchard Park
Orchard Park leans on Hassett, Danna and veteran core for 2026
WN
Williamsville North
Williamsville North leans on proven backfield, two-way playmakers entering 2026
CLA
Clarence
Clarence builds Class A1 push around skill talent, detail-focused standard
KW
Kenmore West
Kenmore West preview leans on physical identity, returning skill and line pieces
NW
Niagara Wheatfield
Niagara Wheatfield preview centers on physicality, Chmaj at QB and playoff push
FRO
Frontier
Frontier starts new chapter under Josh Veronica with culture, versatility in focus
SH
Sweet Home
Sweet Home preview centers on returning defensive production and a key home stretch
A2
GI
Grand Island
Grand Island enters 2026 with Anthony Mantione back after productive sophomore season
STA
Starpoint
Starpoint enters 2026 with Chase, Collins and Laughton powering playoff push
WE
Williamsville East
Williamsville East enters 2026 with proven passing game, defensive pieces back
NT
North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda builds around Cinquino, Landen and senior defense in 2026
HAM
Hamburg
Hamburg leans on run game, young line while chasing A2 playoff push
SP
South Park
South Park leans on experienced line, young core entering 2026 football season
KE
Kenmore East
Kenmore East enters 2026 with returning QB, defensive production
MT
Maritime - Tapestry
WNY Maritime/Tapestry/CSAT opens first season together behind returning production
B1
WSE
West Seneca East
West Seneca East enters 2026 with Josh Urban, Joey Molnar leading experienced core
MCK
McKinley
McKinley brings senior-heavy speed, toughness into 2026 football season
ORM
OC Rivals (Medina/Albion)
OC Rivals enter 2026 with Woodworth, Wills and veteran line pieces back
WS
Williamsville South
Williamsville South enters 2026 with Gangi back at quarterback and a productive defensive core
MAR
Maryvale
Maryvale enters 2026 with proven two-way production back
LS
Lake Shore
Lake Shore enters 2026 with proven pass-catchers, two-way pieces back
AMH
Amherst
Amherst opens Dave Carlon era with defense-first focus
LP
Lewiston Porter
Lewiston-Porter enters 2026 with returning skill production, defensive numbers back
B2
PIO
Pioneer
Pioneer enters 2026 with veteran core chasing Class B2 contention
DEP
Depew
Depew enters 2026 with proven backfield production, experienced quarterback
IRO
Iroquois
Iroquois builds around line, returning playmakers after division-winning season
OLE
Olean
Olean enters 2026 with young returning production, defensive edge presence
LAC
Lackawanna
Lackawanna enters 2026 with returning receivers, defensive production
DUN
Dunkirk
Dunkirk starts 2026 football season with Gomez leading senior core
CHE
Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga leans on athleticism, line play and young quarterback in 2026 push
EA
East Aurora/Holland
East Aurora/Holland looks to ground game, two-way leaders for 2026 reset
C North
BAR
Barker/Roy-Hart
Barker/Roy-Hart builds 2026 outlook around physical line play
SPR
Springville
Springville-Griffith Institute looks for turnaround under Mark Benton
CH
Cleveland Hill
Cleveland Hill builds around senior line, versatile backs in 2026
ALD
Alden
Alden enters first season under Jacob Manns with senior core leading Bulldogs
JFK
JFK
JFK builds second varsity season around Wing-T run game, stronger line play
EC
Eden/North Collins
Eden/North Collins brings proven playmaking back from eight-win season
AKR
Akron
Akron leans on returning 2025 production entering 2026 football season
TON
Tonawanda
Tonawanda enters 2026 with new varsity voice, returning two-way production
C South
FAL
Falconer/CV/MG
Falconer/CV/MG leans on hungry senior core, underclassmen spark for 2026 season
CL
Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton
Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton leans on toughness, returning core
CSP
CSP
CSP eyes Class C playoff push with athleticism, new offensive ideas
POR
Portville/CR/BR
PCRBR enters 2026 with Brooks' staff continuity and senior defensive core
SAL
Salamanca
Salamanca brings back proven 2025 production entering 2026 football season
ALL
Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale
Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale leaning on growth, depth and leadership in 2026
GV
Gowanda/Pine Valley
Gowanda/Pine Valley leans on line experience, defensive starters in 2026 outlook
FRE
Fredonia
Fredonia leans on returning backfield, defensive front in 2026 outlook
SOU
Southwestern/Frewsburg
Southwestern Frewsburg enters second merged season with new roles to fill
D
RAN
Randolph
Randolph sets sectional standard around leadership, physical identity
NEW
Newfane
Newfane reloads around Spencer, Morello and defense for 2026 Class D push
SC
Silver Creek/Forestville
Silver Creek/Forestville enters 2026 with Duliba, Sanchez and proven pass catchers back
WIL
Wilson
Wilson looks to rebuild around its line after Highmark run
FRA
Franklinville/Ellicottville
Franklinville/Ellicottville leans on veteran skill group, Mason Blecha up front
CLV
Catt Little Valley
Catt/Little Valley builds 2026 outlook around backfields and running backs