NYS Championship History
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has hosted state tournament play since 1977 when there was a single (Class A) tournament which was won in a close game with Elmont (Section 8) beating Ward Melville (Section 11) 12-11. Elmont won a second championship in 1987, but Ward Melville has won eight titles (the last one in 2013).
In 1987 New York State allowed two classes (A and B) and then in 2000 there were three classes (A, B and C). Starting in 2017 there are four classes (A, B, C and D).
The Wildcats from West Genesee (Section III) has the most wins (by quite a few) with fifteen Championships.