☀️ Today’s Weather
Grab your sunglasses, it's going to feel more like late May than early March out there today. We're looking at a high of 69°F with nearly full sunshine and a brilliant blue sky, though a gusty south-southwest wind (gusts up to 28 mph) will keep things interesting. Fun fact: today could actually break the all-time March 10 record of 67°F set back in 1977, so soak it up because Wednesday brings rain and by Thursday we're back to highs in the 30s. CNY is gonna CNY.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. SU Hoops Season Ends on a Gut-Punch and Now the Big Questions Begin The Orange fell to Pittsburgh 71-69 in overtime on Senior Day at the Dome, finishing under .500 for the second consecutive season. It was a heartbreaker in front of nearly 20,000 fans, and now the real drama begins: what does the future hold for head coach Adrian Autry? Autry said post-game he's focused on "winning a game" at the ACC Tournament, but the whispers around the program are getting louder. We'll be watching this one closely.
2. Armed Man Arrested Near SU's Schine Student Center A man was arrested with a firearm near Syracuse University's Schine Student Center on Sunday, right before the Syracuse-Pitt tipoff drew a packed Dome. University officials were quick to note there is no ongoing threat to campus, but it's a reminder that big-game nights bring big crowds and, unfortunately, sometimes big risks. SPD handled it swiftly.
3. Marcellus Girls Basketball Ends a 48-Year Championship Drought Let's talk about something that actually feels great: the Marcellus girls basketball team just claimed the Class B sectional title, their first in 48 years. Forty. Eight. Years. The team, which apparently doesn't know what "big game nerves" means, carried momentum straight from soccer championships into the hardwood. Pure CNY magic right there.
⚡ Quick Hits
Westhill boys basketball is on another level The Warriors four-peated as sectional champs, and they're already talking about going all the way.
Bishop Ludden-Grimes boys basketball repeated as section champs Avenging a regular-season loss to Liverpool with a 59-55 win, "We just keep finding ways."
A wrestling clinic is being held in B-Ville to help cover medical bills for a freshman battling cancer A true community showing.
Cicero is rallying behind a CNS grad waiting on a kidney transplant If you're looking for a way to help, keep an eye on local fundraiser details.
Heads up drivers: the West Kirkpatrick Street bridge in Syracuse closes today for repairs Plan your route accordingly.
📅 Events This Week
ACC Tournament: #14 Syracuse Orange vs. #11 SMU — Tue, Mar 10, 4:30 PM on ACC Network at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Orange get one more shot to flip the script on a tough season. If they win, they'd face Louisville on Wednesday. It's a long shot, but stranger things have happened. Go 'Cuse.
Syracuse Crunch Home Games — Wed, Mar 11 vs. Toronto Marlies (7 PM), Fri, Mar 13 vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (7 PM), and Sat, Mar 14 vs. Laval Rocket (5 PM)… all at Upstate Medical University Arena. Three chances this week to catch live AHL hockey, pick your night or make it a hat trick.
Dylan Scott "Till I Can't, I Will" Tour — Thu, Mar 12, 7:30 PM at Landmark Theatre. Country fans, this one's for you.
Downtown Dining Weeks — Through Fri, Mar 13. Prix-fixe menus at downtown restaurants all week, a perfect excuse to try somewhere new before it wraps up.
Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade + SKY Armory Party — Sat, Mar 14. The parade rolls through downtown midday, and SKY Armory hosts an indoor bash from 11 AM–4 PM with live music, Irish dancers, and food. SPD will be out in full force, so leave the car at home.
Breakfast with the Bunny at Rosamond Gifford Zoo — Sun, Mar 15, morning sessions. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy breakfast, see the animals. Kids will love it.
Enjoy that sunshine today, CNY… you've earned it after this winter. We'll see you tomorrow with more of what's happening around Central New York.