Dylan Ingrao, above right, is the second-ranked 145-pounder in Western New York while Falconer is the No. 3 Small School in New York state according to rankings released this week. P-J file photo

SYRACUSE — After Falconer’s wrestling team has jumped out of the gates this winter with an impressive record of 21-1, the Golden Falcons’ work on the mat is being noticed on a state level.

In the latest rankings released by the New York State Sportswriters Association, Falconer is listed as the No. 3 Small School (Division II) team, behind Section XI’s Mattituck at No. 1 and Section III’s Central Valley Academy at No. 2.

Multiple wrestlers have been performing at a high level this season for the Golden Falcons. In the newest individual rankings from the Wrestling Review of Western New York, Falconer had a total of eight wrestlers listed in their respective weight classes.

Pioneer (No. 8), Olean (No. 19) and Newfane (No. 24) were also honored in Division II.

In terms of Large School (Division I) teams, Clarence (No. 14), Lockport (No. 18) and Lancaster (No. 23) all made the cut.

Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Panama was an honorable-mention selection in Division II, while Cheektowaga, Grand Island, St. Joe’s and Niagara Wheatfield also appeared in the honorable mention category.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Following a huge win this past weekend over Chautauqua Lake at St. Bonaventure, Franklinville sits at No. 9 in Class D in the boys basketball rankings.

The Panthers will be back in action tonight against another ranked Class D team, Ellicottville (No. 11).

The Eagles are coming off of a close loss to Randolph in the championship game of the Randolph Holiday Classic at Jamestown Community College’s Physical Education Complex.

To this point in the season, Franklinville has been led by Sam Erickson (28.67 points per game) and Isaac Kopp (15.17 ppg).

Ellicottville on the other hand, is being paced by Elliot Bowen (18.63 ppg) and Austin Grinols (13.38 ppg).

Sherman sits at No. 13 in Class D after a victory over Maple Grove in the consolation game of the Randolph Holiday Classic. Chris Robson is pouring in over 20 points per contest on the season for the Wildcats while Jared Gleason (12.8 ppg) and Kolby Parks (11.8 ppg) have also been integral pieces.

Pine Valley, keyed by fine guard play from Zach Mansfield and Dylan Chase, is an honorable-mention choice in Class D.

Chautauqua Lake comes in at No. 12 in Class C. Despite the loss to Franklinville, the Thunderbirds have been playing well so far this season and have picked up several big victories, including one against Olean. Devin Pope (25.25 ppg) and Aaron Swan (13.38 ppg) have been two of the big scoring threats for the Thunderbirds, who will look to bounce back tonight against Panama.

Buffalo East is No. 11 in Class C while Barker, Randolph, Silver Creek and Tapestry are honorable-mention selections.

Randolph claimed the title of its own tournament to close out 2016 thanks, in part, to fine play from tournament MVP Jarrett Lecceadone. Lecceadone poured in 27 points in the Cardinals’ win over Maple Grove and 21 points in the championship win against Ellicottville.

Tough games against Salamanca (Friday) and Buffalo East (Saturday) await Randolph this week.

Dunkirk is the No. 19 team in Class B along with the likes of Buffalo Health Sciences (No. 6), St. Mary’s (No. 16) and Lackawanna (No. 20).

The Marauders have a current record of 4-4, but have played a grueling non-league schedule that has featured matchups against Lancaster and Buffalo Health Sciences.

Archbishop Walsh, Burgard, Buffalo Middle College, Seneca, Depew and East Aurora were all honorable-mention teams in Class B.

Williamsville South (No. 8) was the lone Section VI school to make the list in Class A, but Buffalo Park School (No. 1), Buffalo Timon/St. Jude (No. 14) and St. Francis (No. 16) represented the Monsignor Martin Association. Amherst, Canisius, St. Joe’s, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Maryvale, North Tonawanda and Olean were honorable-mention selections.

Olean, which is coming off of a state title last season, holds a record of 7-2 and has gotten nearly 20 points a contest from Monty Shoemaker.

Jamestown and Niagara Falls made the cut as honorable-mention teams in Class AA.

The Red Raiders were tested down the stretch by non-league McDowell (Pa.) at home Monday night, but were able to come away with a win and improve their early-season record to 4-1.

James Rojas continues to dominate for Jamestown, as he is averaging 26.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.6 blocks per game. Matt Hill (10.6 ppg) is also averaging double figures for the Red Raiders.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Panama remains toward the top of Class D and comes in at No. 2 in the latest rankings. The Lady Panthers picked up a close win against Chautauqua Lake on Tuesday night and the trio of Natalie Angeletti (15 ppg), Madalyn Bowen (12.29 ppg) and Nicole Johnson (10.86 ppg) were all averaging double figures entering play Tuesday.

Franklinville, which stands at No. 12 in Class D, holds an overall record of 6-0. The sibling duo of Danielle and Allyson Haskell have combined to score over 40 ppg.

In Class C, Frewsburg is the lone local team at No. 16. The Lady Bears have featured a prolific scoring attack this winter. Gabby Iuculano (19.5 ppg), Kaitlyn Blanchard (17.5 ppg) and Olivia Lynn (10.13) have all shown that they are capable of hurting opposing teams on any given night.

Cleveland Hill came in at No. 17 in Class C.

Fredonia, led by Hannah Cybart’s 17.33 ppg, is No. 17 in Class B which also features East Aurora (No. 4) and Depew (honorable mention).

Lake Shore (No. 4), Williamsville South (No. 15) and Hamburg (No. 25) are the Section VI schools ranked in Class A.

Clarence and Frontier were both honorable-mention teams in Class AA.