Sports

Sports Round-Up Feb. 20

A few CHSAA track state and school records fell at the recent indoor meet held at Ocean Breeze Complex on Staten Island. Bishop Loughlin H.S., Fort Greene, cruised to a new NYS record in the 4×400-meter at 4:15.08 – a mark that also ranks in the top 25 nationwide.

For Christ the Kings H.S., Middle Village, Darnell Paul set a school record in shotput at 50’9” (No. 4 in NYS), with Andre Francis just behind at 44’6.25” (No. 9 in NYS). In the triple jump, Christ the King’s Xavier Wright reached 43’7” (No. 3 in NYS).


The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens is returning to activity with a diocesan free-throw shooting contest that will run Feb. 15-21. To mark the return, CYO held special Masses on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the following parishes:

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands
St Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor
Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill
Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village
St Sebastian, Woodside
St Mel, Whitestone
American Martyrs, Hollis Hills