Let’s Go Big Blue!

Ogdensburg City School District provides students with opportunities to compete in various sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Modified levels, all of which are part of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section X. Our goal is to promote team and individual growth in a safe and healthy environment.
OFA Teams to Compete in Playoffs
Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
OFA football will host Potsdam in the Section X Class B championship game.
Saturday, Nov. 8
Boys soccer
The Class A and B soccer regional games will be held at Ty Cobb Stadium, Union-Endicott High School. All tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan. No cash sales will be available.
OFA boys soccer will face Section IV champion Chenango Valley in the boys Class B regional championship at 1:30 p.m.
Ticket information:
- General admission- $9.40 (GoFan digital ticketing only)
- Children age 10 and under- free
- Section and NYSPHSAA passes are accepted
- No cash tickets will be sold
Purchase tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/5253459?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Volleyball
OFA volleyball will face Chateaugay in the Section X overall championship at 10 a.m. at Massena High School.
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.
OFA girls swimming heads to SUNY Potsdam for the Section X championships.
Parking and Entrance Information for Swim Event at Maxcy Hall
Parking will be available behind Maxcy Hall off Outer Main Street. Enter through the doors near the fieldhouse.
- Swimmers- Use the girls’ locker room.
- Spectators- Follow the hallway toward the hockey rink and take the stairs near the vending machines. Entrances on both sides of the pool will be open.
- Elevator Access- Enter on the first floor and take the elevator to the second floor. From there, go through the gymnasium to reach the pool entrance.
- Overflow Parking- Available in Lot 27 near the hockey arena. Spectators parking there should enter through the ground-floor double doors near the hockey locker rooms.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
OFA volleyball will play the Section III champion at Massena High School in the NYSPHSAA Class B championship.
OFA Winter Sports Registration Now Open
Families can now register students for OFA winter sports at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/19534
Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling
OFA plans to launch separate varsity boys and girls bowling teams this winter.
Greg Hooper will serve as head coach.
Students can register online at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/19534.
Girls Ice Hockey
OFA does not offer a girls ice hockey team. Interested students may play for the Canton girls ice hockey team. Registration is available via the Canton school website.
Girls Wrestling
OFA is not fielding a girls wrestling team. However, girls in grades 9-12 may join the Gouverneur girls varsity wrestling team. To register, visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/gouverneur-central-school-district.
Athletic Offerings
Intramurals
- Bowling
- Fall cheerleading, modified and varsity
- Golf
- Hockey
- Weight Training
Interscholastic Athletics
Students participating in Interscholastic Athletics are required to provide the following:
- Parent/Guardian Written Permission
- School Physical
- Signed Code of Conduct
Learn more about registering for sports on the Eligibility & Participation page.
Fall Season
Approximately mid-August through mid to late November.
Boys Cross-Country
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Cross-Country
- Varsity
- Modified
Football
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Boys Soccer
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Soccer
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Swimming
- Varsity
- Modified
Volleyball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Winter Season
Approximately early November through mid to late March.
Boys Basketball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified (8th)
- Modified (7th)
Girls Basketball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified (8th)
- Modified (7th)
Boys Bowling
- Varsity
Girls Bowling
- Varsity
Cheerleading
- Modified
- Varsity
Boys Ice Hockey
- Varsity
Girls Ice Hockey
Varsity (Merger with Canton)
Boys Indoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Indoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Wrestling
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Wrestling
- Varsity (Merger with Gouverneur)
Spring Season
Approximately early March through mid-June.
Baseball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Golf
- Varsity
Boys Lacrosse
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Lacrosse
- Varsity
- Modified
Boys Outdoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Outdoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Softball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Academic Achievement Awards
Athlete of Distinction Award

The Athlete of Distinction is a Section X sponsored award, rather than a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NSYPHSAA) award, that recognizes the qualities of what it means to be a true student-athlete.
Only a select group of student-athletes in our Section are considered for this unique athletic and academic achievement. This “high level” award of excellence acknowledges the long-term academic and athletic excellence of our varsity senior student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative average of 90 or better, over the course of a minimum of 3 years, in any sport.
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award

The NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete is a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NSYPHSAA) award which is given at the end of each sports season to honor those teams and individuals who excel in the classroom. These student-athletes, teams and schools work very hard throughout the year and deserve to be recognized for their academic success.
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team Recognition
To receive NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA, for 75% of the roster, must be greater than or equal to 90.00. This means you take 75% of your roster and then average their GPAs. Any GPA can be included, but if it is below a 90, they will not receive a pin. If a team does not meet the Scholar-Athlete Team Criteria, the individuals on that team with a 90.00 or above GPA are still eligible to receive a pin and will be considered an Individual Scholar-Athlete.
Athletics Links
Athletics Department
Matt Tessmer, Director of Athletics
(315) 393-0900 ext: 31915
Tia Beaulieu, OFA Athletic Secretary
(315) 393-0900 ext: 31931
Watch Live on NFHS Network

In order to watch a live event for Ogdensburg Free Academy, you must create an account with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominate a former athlete, coach/administrator, honorary member or team for induction into the Ogdensburg Free Academy/St. Mary’s Academy Hall of Fame. Nominations for the Class of 1992 or before will be accepted.
View the Athletic Hall of Form Nomination Form.
Want to Play College Sports?
There are immediate and lifelong advantages of competing in college sports. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.
Learn more about playing college sports on the NCAA website.





