Syracuse, N.Y. — Basketball season is underway in Section III and there’s plenty to watch for.

Classes B, C and D have so many storylines.

Starting in Class B, can Marcellus repeat as state champion or will a new threat emerge?

In Class C, defending champion Cooperstown returns so much firepower from last season. Can anyone stop the Hawkeyes? How about legendary coaches Tom Blackford and Bob McKenney taking over rebuilding programs Westmoreland and OnTECH? Will they see an immediate turnaround?

Does Sackets Harbor have what it takes to get another section title in Class D? Will Oriskany become a team to beat in its new class?

So many questions that will soon be answered.

Here’s everything you should know heading into the 2025-26 season:

Class B

Teams (2024-25 records in parentheses

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