It seems like every autumn, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, girls’ volleyball program adds a chapter to its short yet extremely impressive history.
Author: Jim Mancari
‘Student’ Comes Before ‘Athlete’ at St. Francis Prep
The legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi — a graduate of St. Francis Prep’s Brooklyn location — has many famous quotes, including: “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.”
‘Heart of a Lion’: Student Returns After Cardiac Surgery
In sports, you’ve surely heard the saying: “You gotta have heart!” This can be interpreted two ways.
St. Edmund’s Supports Breast Cancer Research
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, once again turned in a monthlong series of events to support the cause.
Shore Road Classic Celebrates Late Fontbonne Volleyball Player
The Xaverian H.S. and Fontbonne Hall Academy, both Bay Ridge, volleyball programs have carved out a competitive rivalry ever since Xaverian went co-ed in 2016.
Archbishop Molloy Gala Honors Late Head Coach Jack Curran
Already entrenched in the mission and culture of the school, the legacy of late Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, coach Jack Curran has added a new chapter.
Xaverian’s Hoban Memorial Run Celebrates 35 Years
For the 35th year, the P.O. Christopher Hoban Memorial 5-Mile and 5-K Run took place on the third Sunday of September, with upwards of 800 runners competing. The race is hosted each year by Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, and it started and finished at the school while traversing the Shore Road Promenade bicycle path and Third Avenue. This is the longest-tenured fundraising event in school history.
Rodgers’ Injury Proves Why Jets Can’t Have Nice Things
It must be extremely challenging to be a New York Jets fan, especially since most Jets fans are also New York Mets fans.
St. Mary’s Coach Has Nearly 5 Decades of CYO Experience
When you totally buy into a sports organization’s mission, you might find yourself coaching for nearly 50 years.
Coach’s Shark Swim Funds St. Francis Prep Scoreboard
In August 2022, St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, head varsity football coach Rich Carroll showed just how dedicated he is to his high school alma mater.