Athletics
F-M Athletics are renowned around the state and the country for competitive superiority, sportsmanship and academic integrity. The district's 32 varsity teams compete in the Colonial Division of the Onondaga High School League (OHSL), Section III of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), and Section III of the New York State Scholastic Rowing Association . Many teams also have modified, freshman and junior varsity components.
| Girls: | Boys: |
| **Fall — Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Soccer,
Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball |
**Fall — Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball |
| **Winter — Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Indoor Track | **Winter — Basketball, Bowling, ice hockey, Indoor Track, Swimming, Wrestling |
| **Spring — Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track | **Spring — Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track, Polo, Handball, Cricket |
In recent years, F-M has made a significant statement on the national stage in running and girl's lacrosse. The district is home to the current national #1 girl's cross country team, who won their fifth straight Nike Cross Nationals competition on December 4, 2010. Additionally, the boy's cross country team finished as high as 2nd in the nation in 2004 and 2010 and girls lacrosse finished as high as 3rd in the nation in 2005. A wide variety of teams claim OHSL and NYSPHSAA Section III championships every year, and the vast majority of teams are honored with NYS Scholar Athlete Awards.
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