Lindsay Kramer

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Lindsay Kramer

Syracuse, N.Y. — Fayetteville-Manlius’ journey to the flag football state semifinals has earned it a 10-place jump in this week’s New York State Sportswriters Association weekly rankings, released Tuesday. The Hornets (10-5-2) rocketed all the way from No. 18 to No. 8. F-M’s biggest challenge awaits — it meets No. 1 Scarsdale (20-0) in a state semifinal 9:30 a.m. at Cortland High School. Three other Section III Class A teams earned honors this week.

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Lindsay Kramer

Syracuse, N.Y. — Five persistent Section III girls lacrosse teams muscled their way up the latest New York State Sportswriters Association state poll, released Tuesday. In Class A, West Genesee earned a big three-spot jump, to No. 8. Fayetteville-Manlius moved up two places, to No. 15. In Class B, Watertown was promoted from honorable mention to No. 20. Two teams moved up one slot in Class C: No. 7 Jamesville-DeWitt and No. 8 Christian Brothers Academy.

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Lindsay Kramer

Syracuse, N.Y. — Two of the Section’s best Cinderella baseball teams look for a storybook ending tonight when Utica Notre Dame faces Bishop Grimes in the Section III Class C title game. It’s been a dramatic turnaround for both teams this year. Last season, the Jugglers were 2-17 while Bishop Grimes was 4-14. >> Class C bracketHere’s what you need to know ahead of the contest. No. 2 Bishop Grimes (15-3) vs.

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Lindsay Kramer

Syracuse, N.Y. — McGraw and Oriskany, two elite Class D baseball teams that have seemingly been circling each other all season, finally take the field against each other tonight to settle who deserves to take home the Section III banner. Oriskany comes into the game ranked No. 1 in the state while McGraw is No. 4. >> Class D bracketHere’s what you need to know ahead of the contest:No. 1 Oriskany (15-1) vs.

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Lindsay Kramer

Syracuse, N.Y. — Two of the best girls lacrosse teams in the state arrive at a long-awaited showdown tonight when Westhill meets South Jefferson in the Section III Class D title game. The Spartans beat Westhill in last season’s championship contest and come into this one ranked tied for No. 1 in the state. Westhill is ranked No. 4. >> Class D bracketHere’s what you need to know ahead of the contest. No. 1 South Jefferson (17-1) vs.