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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The North Syracuse Central School District announced Tuesday that physical education teacher, Steve Ellis, has resigned from his position as head varsity football coach due to his "continued health issues."

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Fayetteville-Manlius Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Team has been disqualified from postseason play. This includes both sectional and state tournaments.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  An Oneida County volunteer assistant football coach, Fritz Barrett, 24, is accused of rape.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  It's official - cheerleading is not a varsity sport. A Manhattan appeals court ruled yesterday that cheerleading is not a varsity sport under Title IX.

Monday, April 23, 2012  The Principal at Christian Brothers Academy confirms that he is investigating complaints against the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach and allegations of possible drug use by teammates.

Friday, February 17, 2012  The Fayetteville-Manlius girls cross country team was recognized by ESPN for its achievement at a special ceremony held at the high school Friday morning.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Oswego High School girls basketball coach Philip Reed has been placed on administrative leave.  In a written statement, Superintendent of schools Bill Crist said,"Oswego City School District officials are investigating a parent complaint against the girls' varsity basketball coach who has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation."

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Their lives have been touched by cancer, and now a group of Fayetteville-Manlius students will come together tonight to raise awareness about the disease.

Friday, December 23, 2011  A local hall of fame hoops coach has been fired after allegedly cursing at a high school game last week.

Friday, September 16, 2011  There was a victory in Manlius Friday night, before the varsity football team even took the field.