WEEK THREE: Girls Soccer Rankings Released; Movement Builds Across All Divisions
- Jonathan Turner
- 51 minutes ago
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As the 2026 MHSAA girls soccer season continues to take shape, National Soccer Network (NSN) remains your home for weekly coverage of the MIHSSCA rankings, top teams, and key storylines from across the state.
Week 3 brings the first real signs of separation, with several teams climbing the rankings, new programs entering the conversation, and others adjusting after early-season results.
Division 1 Highlights
Division 1: Stability at the Top, New Faces Enter Rankings
Division 1 remains largely unchanged at the top, with Saline, Byron Center, and Troy holding steady in the top three spots, all remaining unbeaten.
The biggest movement comes just outside the top five, as Rochester Adams stays strong at No. 6 with a 3-0-0 record, while Rockford moves up with a 4-1-0 start, showing one of the most active schedules early in the season.
A notable addition to the rankings is Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, entering at No. 15 with a perfect 3-0-0 record, replacing Grand Blanc from Week 2.
Division 2 Highlights
Hudsonville Unity Christian continues to dominate at No. 1, improving to 4-0-0, but the biggest story in Division 2 is the reshuffling behind them.
Forest Hills Central jumps to No. 2, while Grand Rapids South Christian drops to No. 3, despite remaining unbeaten. Bloomfield Hills Marian climbs into the top four, continuing a strong start.
One of the biggest risers is Spring Lake, entering the rankings at No. 15 with an impressive 4-0-1 record, replacing DeWitt. Additionally, Forest Hills Eastern makes its first appearance at No. 13, signaling growing depth in the division.
Division 3 Highlights
Division 3 continues to evolve, with Grand Rapids West Catholic moving up to No. 4 at 4-0-0, establishing itself as a serious contender.
GR West Michigan Aviation Academy (5-1-1) and Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian (5-1-0) are two of the most active and successful teams so far, continuing to climb the rankings.
A key new addition is Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, entering at No. 9 with a strong 3-0-1 start, replacing Fremont from Week 2.
Meanwhile, Grand Rapids Catholic Central drops to No. 7 after a 2-3-0 start, one of the more notable early-season shifts among previously top-ranked teams.
Division 4 Highlights
Division 4 sees slight adjustments, but Muskegon West Michigan Christian remains No. 1, despite a 2-2-1 record, highlighting the parity across the division.
Clarkston Everest Collegiate moves up to No. 3, continuing its unbeaten start, while North Muskegon drops slightly to No. 4 after additional matches.
Further down the rankings, Madison Heights Bishop Foley climbs to No. 9, improving to 2-2-0, while Saginaw Valley Lutheran slides to No. 14.
Week 3 Takeaways
Consistency at the top in Division 1 shows early favorites holding firm
Division 2 is the most fluid, with multiple teams shifting positions and new entrants
Division 3 depth is emerging, with several unbeaten teams making strong pushes
Division 4 remains wide open, with no clear dominant team yet
With more games being played and conference matchups approaching, expect continued movement and clearer contenders in the coming weeks.
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