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Kyle Meier 'did everything' at Whitesboro, shattering 8 school records

You get a kid like (Kyle) once every 20 years.” Along with his historic career, Kyle Meier led Whitesboro to the program’s first Section III title in over 25 years. Read More »

January 23, 2024 at 11:02 pm

Gallery: Waverly High School wins 1st-ever NYSPHSAA Class C Championship

Under the JMA Wireless Dome lights, Waverly High School football wins their first-ever NYSPHSAA Class C Championship. Read More »

December 3, 2023 at 12:24 pm

Aiden McManaman never thought he'd rise to quarterback. Now, he leads General Brown.

Aiden McManaman didn’t plan on being the starting varsity quarterback for General Brown High School. However, after teammates' injuries, McManaman stepped into the role and hasn’t looked back. Read More »

November 13, 2023 at 12:05 am

For Elijah Welch, Westhill football is a family affair

Sophomore quarterback Elijah Welch has served as QB1 at Westhill High School since his eighth grade season. It's no surprise, he comes from a family full of Westhill football alumni. Read More »

October 22, 2023 at 10:50 pm

Christian Brothers Academy overcomes slow 1st half in comeback 20-17 win to stay undefeated

Christian Brothers Academy’s closest game this season was a 49-40 win over Corning-Painted Post week 3. But the Brothers found themselves locked in a low-scoring game deep into Friday night’s matchup with Baldwinsville. Read More »

October 21, 2023 at 12:58 am

Brandon Levin is stepping up as Baldwinsville football's 'next man up'

"No part of me in the slightest is surprised by Brandon’s success." Brandon Levin is poised for a big senior season in his first year as Baldwinsville's starting running back. Read More »

September 26, 2022 at 12:44 am

Cicero-North Syracuse's road to the New York state football semifinals

The Northstars have won four consecutive sectional and regional titles. Read More »

February 3, 2022 at 3:37 am

Amelia Bartolotta’s path to becoming Auburn High School’s 1st female football player

Amelia Bartolotta is the first female player in Auburn football’s 130 year history. She was a major contributor to the team’s undefeated 2021 season. Read More »

April 25, 2021 at 11:07 pm

How Marcus Turo’s transfer to Cato-Meridian HS led to 9-1 season in 2019

Marcus Turo leads his high school football team through winning seasons. Read More »

November 25, 2020 at 11:45 pm

D.O. Sportscast: Where do CNY high school sports go from here?

On this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we chronicle Section III high school sports and detail why central New York’s 7-on-7 was forced to cease play due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Read More »

November 3, 2020 at 12:03 am

Auburn HS quarterback Troy Churney Jr. prepares for unusual spring season

A senior quarterback at Auburn High School, Troy Churney Jr., has high hopes for the school’s spring football season. Read More »

October 20, 2020 at 9:58 pm

Carthage Central High School multi-sport athlete makes program history

Fairfield lacrosse commit, Josh Demko, is coming off of a historic junior year for the Comets. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 10:52 pm

C-NS running back accepts early offer to Buffalo after high school transfer

Washington, who did not want to be far from home, committed to Buffalo on July 25. Read More »

September 13, 2020 at 11:21 pm

How Aidan and Gavin Macaulay have transformed Lowville athletics

Aidan and Gavin Macaualy are tri-sport athletes who have led Lowville High School to Section III Championships in football and basketball. Read More »

September 6, 2020 at 10:34 pm

Dave Kline, Cicero-North Syracuse aim for 4th-straight sectional title

Dave Kline, head football coach at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, and his team prepare for a fourth consecutive sectional title. Read More »

September 2, 2020 at 10:11 pm

Mike Washington's 3 touchdowns propel Cicero-North Syracuse past Fayetteville-Manlius

Washington's provided a spark for the Northstars in just his second week as a full-time tailback. Read More »

September 28, 2019 at 12:32 am

After dangerous bout with staph infection, Jacob Vacco is leading Liverpool football

Vacco never reached full health until midway through last lacrosse season.
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September 9, 2019 at 10:09 pm

D.O. Sports’ 10 best-written stories of spring 2019

From a look into the lack of racial diversity in lacrosse to a Syracuse attack who struggles with dyslexia to a 5-year-old with cerebral palsy who is apart of SU women’s lacrosse, here’s some of the D.O.’s best work. Read More »

May 8, 2019 at 2:26 pm

D.O. Sports’ 10 most-newsworthy stories of spring 2019

From Frank Howard’s failed drug test to an obituary of Jorge Jimenez, the man Jim Boeheim struck and killed in February, The Daily Orange recaps the Spring 2019 semester. Read More »

May 8, 2019 at 1:31 pm

Friend of Jim Boeheim details hours after Wednesday crash

Adam Weitsman called Boeheim several times Thursday morning and expects the head coach to talk with his players Thursday afternoon. Read More »

February 21, 2019 at 1:24 pm

How Syracuse prepared for the biggest week in recent SU Athletics memory

Syracuse’s preparation for eight games in a week and two record breaking crowds. Read More »

February 21, 2019 at 12:06 am

Syracuse players, parents and coaches favor expanded family travel allowances

Syracuse athletes, parents and coaches agree: The NCAA should do more to provide for families who live far outside of central New York. Read More »

February 6, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Unplugged: How Syracuse athletes handle their tech addiction

In an age of smartphone dependency, SU athletes find their own ways to be present. Read More »

January 17, 2019 at 12:23 am