The 2026 Section 2 Class AA football playoffs are set to begin, with a detailed breakdown of the bracket and key matchups published on November 3. Among the notable opening-round games, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) faced Shaker at Latham this past Friday. CBA's Michael Berben took the field before kickoff, as captured in a photograph by Stephen Weaver. The analysis, written by James Allen for the Times-Union, examines the playoff landscape for the classification.
2026 Section 2 Class AA Football Playoffs Breakdown Highlights CBA vs Shaker Matchup
