NYS HS Governance and Structure
How many regional sections of NYS are there in High School Athletics, excluding NYC public schools?
11
What is the governing body to New York State High School Athletics?
NYSPHSAA
New York State Public High School Athletic Association
Which Niskayuna High School Sports Program was the first to win a section title championship?
Boys Lacrosse
Who is the current Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach at Niskayuna NY?
Me!
NYSPHSAA recognizes and governs how many sports across boys, girls, and co-ed divisions, within the fall, winter and spring seasons.
23
What is the maximum consecutive seasons for any one particular sport that you can play in high school upon entering 9th grade?
4
This 1997 Niskayuna Graduate went on to play at Virginia Tech and was selected as the 47th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
Andre Davis
True or False. NY public high school athletes can get NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals.
True
No School/Team Connection -Cannot use school names, nicknames, logos, uniforms, or facilities in the deals
When was the NYSPHSAA first established?
What is the maximum age at which you can participate in high school sports is 19. What is the date that you must turn 19 on or after in order to be eligible?
July 1
Which sport held the first NYSPHSAA sanctioned State Championship event?
Where do the NYSPHSAA high school football state championship finals take place yearly?
JMA Wireless Dome (formerly the Carrier Dome) on the campus of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York
In order for any one High School Athletic Team to be recognized as a "Scholar Athlete Program". What percentage of the team needs to be at an overall average of 90% or above during the season?
75%
What are the academic requirements per year in order to be able to participate in high school athletics?
4 Subject Areas &
Physical Education
What official state championship was recognized and hosted for the first time by NYSPHSAA in 2025.
Girls Wrestling
Which sport in Section 2 has the most state titles?
Track and Field
When a non-corresponding transfer takes place from one school to the next, what are the consequences for a varsity athlete per NYSPHSAA?
A transfer without a residential change results in a one-year varsity ban in any sport played the previous year
In order for teams and individuals to qualify for post-season sectional or state play they generally must compete in a minimum of how many scheduled contests , each being on a different dates during the regular season. (Football is an exception)
6
High school basketball player from Schenectady NY who went on to play basketball at the University of Kentucky. He went on to play in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Later he became one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, coaching in LA, NY and Miami.
Pat Reilly
Which section is home to powerhouse programs Maine-Endwell and Chenango Forks who have a combined 14 state football titles (7 apiece).
Section 4 - Mrs. MacPherson's High School (Maine Endwell)