The New York State Sports Writers Association has unveiled its 2026 girls flag football all‑state team, honoring 18 athletes from Section 4. The selections reflect a season of intense competition and showcase the depth of talent across the region.
The Section 4 champion Sabers capped a memorable run with a 7‑6 victory over Oneida before falling to the eventual state champion Pioneer in the semifinals, a match that underscored the section’s competitive edge.
Key Contributors
Among the honorees, Susquehanna Valley seniors Gracie Wallace and Rachel Rychlewski earned first‑team selections in Class C. Wallace rushed for 926 yards and nine touchdowns while also recording 13 sacks on defense, and Rychlewski added 16 sacks and 82 flag pulls.
Local Selections Across Classes
Other Section 4 standouts received recognition across the state’s divisions, including Victoria Elliott of Union‑Endicott on the Class A third‑team defense, Madison Simmons‑Hernandez and Gianna Gennarelli also from Union‑Endicott, and Kayvonna King of Elmira on the Class A sixth‑team defense.
Maine‑Endwell contributors such as Maddy Ocker, Bre Butler, Merisa Mujcic and Tessa Berger earned second‑team and honorable‑mention honors in Class B, while Binghamton’s Remi Campbell and Sydney Blunt were similarly acknowledged in Class B and the fourth‑team defense.
Additional nods went to Amanat Dhillon and Madison Lewis of Susquehanna Valley on the Class C second‑team defense, Danica Smith of Windsor on the Class C third‑team offense, and fourth‑team and honorable‑mention selections from Waverly, Chenango Valley and Norwich.
Looking Forward
With a strong core returning next season, Section 4 appears poised to remain a dominant force in the state’s flag football landscape, and the early recognitions suggest that the upcoming campaign could bring even more accolades.