Division III Boys Soccer Power Rankings

1. Albany (5-0-1)

Albany rises to the top spot, building one of the most balanced and quietly impressive profiles in Division III. Last season, the Cougars reached the Division I postseason and nearly upset Ukiah, falling just 1–0 in the first round, while losing very little production to graduation.

This year, Albany has opened 5-0-1, remains unbeaten, and has yet to concede a goal, owning a 13–1 goal differential. Perhaps most encouraging is how evenly distributed the scoring has been — no single player dominates the stat sheet, a sign of depth and sustainability.

Senior Tommaso Liberati (12 points last season) anchors the attack, while freshman Keyland Lobato-Maloney has already contributed 4 points. The schedule has not been the strongest to date, but defensive solidity, balance, and early consistency make Albany the most complete Division III team right now.

2. Ygnacio Valley (6-1-1)

Ygnacio Valley remains one of the most dangerous teams in Division III and now slots in at No. 2. After finishing 11-5-2 last season, earning the No. 2 seed, and suffering an early playoff exit, the Warriors look determined to rewrite the story.

YV is now 6-1-1 with a 19–8 goals-for to goals-against ratio, showing clear improvement on both sides of the ball. Despite graduating top scorer Mustafa Ahmadi, the returning core has stepped up:

• Alexander Villarce: 5 goals, 1 assist (8 games)
• Alejandro Avalos: steady creative presence
• Freshman Diego Ortega: 4 goals, 3 assists (5 games)

With scoring depth, balance, and momentum, Ygnacio Valley looks like a legitimate Division III title contender.

3. Miramonte (5-1)

Miramonte continues one of the biggest turnarounds in the section. After finishing 5-7-7 last season with a 28–30 goal differential, the Matadors have flipped the script.

They now sit at 5-1 with a dominant 20–4 goal differential, driven by returning contributors and a breakout star:

• Marco Parramon-Arcos: 15 points (6 goals, 3 assists) in 6 games
• Graham Jenkins (Jr.): 11 points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 6 games
• James Rogers (Sr.): key returning scorer and leader

Their only loss came in a tight 1–0 match against Ygnacio Valley, and a recent 1–0 win over Campolindo further validates their rise. Miramonte is disciplined, efficient, and trending sharply upward.

4. Campolindo (2-1)

Campolindo slides to No. 4, more due to Miramonte’s surge than any major drop-off in quality. Last season, the Cougars finished 11-6-3, ranked fifth in Division III, and recorded statement wins over Acalanes and Bishop O’Dowd.

This year has brought a tougher stretch. A narrow 1–0 loss to Miramonte drops them one spot, and another major test looms against Clayton Valley Charter, a proven Division I program. Despite that, Campolindo remains well-coached, disciplined, and battle-tested, with a résumé that suggests they will remain firmly in the playoff picture.

5. Archie Williams (5-3-1)

Archie Williams rounds out the Top 5, remaining very much in the conversation despite an uneven record. Last season, the Peregrine Falcons delivered one of the most impressive campaigns in the section, winning the Division II NCS Championship as a Division III program while also posting the best overall Division III record.

This season, Archie sits at 5-3-1, and context matters. Two losses came against strong opponents in Ukiah and Tamalpais, and they recently earned a 1–1 draw against Windsor, the current No. 1 team in Division II. While their 17–13 goal differential raises some defensive questions, the strength of schedule helps explain the numbers.

The defending champions’ pedigree, resilience, and history of peaking late keep them firmly inside the Top 5 — and dangerous come playoff time.