St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, hosted the 55th annual Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament from Dec. 27-30. The holiday tradition has continued under Brian Shea, who served as tournament director for the second time.
Author: Jim Mancari
Announcing the Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star Team for 2025
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back.
Leary’s Prep Legacy Lives on Through Talented Grandson
The legacy of legendary St. Francis Prep basketball coach Tim Leary lives on as his grandson Jack suits up for the Terriers, carrying family tradition forward on the court.
Game On: Who Said Gaming Isn’t A Sport? Not These Crusaders!
Msgr. McClancy High School is leveling up athletics with its new CHSAA-sanctioned esports team — nine student-athletes competing in strategy-driven games like “Marvel Rivals” and “Overwatch.” With custom-built computers, rigorous practice, and real teamwork, these Crusaders are proving that gaming takes skill, discipline, and competitive spirit just like any other sport.
Clippers Repeat on the Gridiron, Inspired by Legacy of Late Coach
Xaverian High School’s varsity football team repeated as CHSFL AA-2 champions, rallying through the heartbreaking loss of beloved assistant coach Maurice Jones. Guided by first-year head coach Dom Aluotto, the Clippers honored their mentor’s legacy with resilience, unity, and a title-winning season.
Xaverian Nets 4th Straight Girls Varsity City Volleyball Title
Xaverian’s girls’ varsity volleyball team captured a fourth straight city championship and returned to the state finals, driven by a tight-knit roster and standout senior leadership. After another close run at the title, the Clippers are already preparing to “try again” next season.
Freshman Phenom Leads Terriers To 1st-Ever Girls’ City Soccer Title
Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
Xaverian Girls’ Tennis Team Title Trifecta Tantalizes
For the first time in program history, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity girls’ tennis team won the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens championship.
‘O’ My! Christ the King Hoops Superstar Heading to UConn
Olivia Vukosa, the senior 6-foot, 4-inch center for the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity basketball team affectionately known as the “Big O,” has committed to continue her hoops career at the University of Connecticut (UConn).
18 Marathons, 500 Miles, and a Whole Lot of Faith and Spirit
Marathon weekend in New York City is always a celebrated tradition. On Nov. 2, thousands of runners will test their endurance and sheer willpower in the 54th running of the TCS N.Y.C. Marathon.
Though Father James Rodriguez, pastor of St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach, will not be among this year’s participants, he’s no stranger to running marathons.