Each Thursday when school is in session Action News profiles a Central New York athlete who has achieved success on and off the playing field.

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         1030 James Street
         Syracuse, NY 13203

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Action News Athlete: Jennifer Locey   

Jennifer Locey of Christian Brothers Academy is a big reason why her team is playing for a state championship this weekend.

Action News Athlete: Nick Mauro   

Nick Mauro scored five touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a 60-30 win over the Spartans.

Action News Athlete: Samantha Leamer   

Samantha’s maturity beyond her years helps her team in good times and in bad.

Action News Athlete: Tia Bullard   

Even though Tia is only a junior, she sees herself as a leader, as do her teammates.

Action News Athlete: Rebecca Wolf   

Rebecca Wolf is the epitome of a team leader.

Action News Athlete: Luke Smith   

Luke Smith had to brave the elements last week in his pursuit to qualify for the sectional golf tournament for the second year in a row.

Action News Athlete: Beth Lamison   

It's not very often you can be dubbed "a perfect player", but that's how this week's Dunkin' Donuts Action News Athlete is described by her coach and fellow players.

Action News Athlete: Jon Boehm   

Just two short years ago, Jon was stricken with lipo-sarcoma, a malignant tumor in his soft tissue.

Action News Athlete: Ismail Brooks   

14 touchdowns and 840 total yards would be good numbers for anyone in a single season. Auburn running back Ismail Brooks has done it in the past two weeks.

Action News Athletes: CBA medley swim team   

In September most high school teams are still trying to work out the early season kinks. That's not the case with the Christian Brothers Academy 200 medley relay team.

Action News Athlete: Mark DeAngelis   

Mark DeAngelis is used to being on the football field. He's played with many of his Bishop Ludden teammates for the last six years.

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