As the 2026 high school football season draws closer, it’s time to start getting ready for another fall of football across Section V.
Over the next three weeks, we’ll roll out our preseason coverage, including team-by-team previews, rankings of the area’s top players at key positions and the storylines that could define the season.
Before looking ahead, take a look back.
These exclusive photo galleries showcase decades of Section V football history, featuring memorable teams, standout players, championship celebrations and unforgettable moments from programs across the Rochester region. It’s a chance to revisit the traditions and memories that make high school football special.
Aquinas football
Bishop Kearney football
Brighton football
Brockport
Canandaigua football
Churchville-Chili football
East High football
East Rochester football
Eastridge football
Edison football
Fairport football
Gates Chili football
Greece Arcadia football
Greece Athena football
Greece Olympia football
Hilton football
Honeoye Falls-Lima football
Irondequoit football
LeRoy football
McQuaid football
Monroe football
Penfield football
Pittsford football
Rush-Henrietta football
Spencerport football
UPrep football
Victor football
Webster football
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Section V football through the years in unforgettable photos | Exclusive
Reporting by Scott Norris, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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