Here in the Diocese of Brooklyn, many of the Catholic high schools consider Xavier H.S., Manhattan, a major sports rival. But it’s actually funny that most of the student-athletes who play on the school’s athletic teams hail straight from the Diocese of Brooklyn. Such is this case for the Knights’ varsity ice hockey team, which […]
Author: Jim Mancari
Boys H.S. Basketball All-Stars 2014
After another exciting season of CHSAA action, here are the 2014 Brooklyn/Queens boys’ high school basketball all-stars. Special thanks to the CHSAA and league coaches for providing stats and pertinent information. Boys ‘AA’ First Team All-Stars Khadeen Carrington Bishop Loughlin M.H.S., Fort Greene Senior Guard 24.2 pts. per game (Led N.Y.C. CHSAA ‘AA’) […]
Ford Falcons Finish as City Hoops Runner-Up
The Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, varsity basketball team had gotten hot just at the right time – the playoffs. After a comeback win over St. Joseph by the Sea, Staten Island, and an upset win over the No. 1 seeded Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush, the Falcons earned a berth to the CHSAA ‘A’ City […]
Fontbonne Swimmer Competes in Junior Olympics
Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, junior swimmer Mary Jane Anderson qualified for the Junior Olympics held March 14-16 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, L.I. She swam the 100-meter backstroke and the 200-meter backstroke.
Christ the King Repeats as City Champs (with video)
The Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, boys’ basketball team defeated Bishop Loughlin M.H.S., Fort Greene, 72-61 in this year’s CHSAA city championship game played March 9 at Fordham University, the Bronx. The game was a rematch of last year’s city title game — also won by the Royals — and this year’s Brooklyn/Queens championship, […]
Nazareth Girls Finish as Runner-Up in State Basketball Finals
The Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush, girls’ basketball team finished at the runner-up in the 2014 GCHSAA state finals played March 8 at Holy Trinity H.S., Hicksville, L.I. The Lady Kingsmen put up a strong fight but dropped a 60-47 contest to St. Anthony’s H.S., Huntington, L.I. The game was tied at 27 at halftime, but […]
Mary Louis, Bishop Kearney Crowned Junior Varsity Basketball Champs
The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, junior varsity basketball team earned a 64-58 win over Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, to take home the title in the GCHSAA Junior Varsity Division I Diocesan Championship. Sophomore Jasmine Brunson led the way with a game-high 30 pts. for the Hilltoppers, while […]
St. Francis Prep To Induct Inaugural Ring of Honor
St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, is known for its storied sports tradition, dating back to when the high school was located in Brooklyn. To honor the athletic achievements of its athletes, coaches and moderators, the Prep will celebrate its inaugural “Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor” gala on March 15 at the Crest Hollow […]
Kearney Varsity Tigers Capture Diocesan Hoops Title (with video)
It was an exciting day on Saturday, March 1 for the Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, basketball program at St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows. After the junior varsity team earned a victory in the GCHSAA Division II diocesan championship, the varsity Tigers followed that up with an impressive 55-28 win over St. John’s Prep, Astoria, to […]
OLBS Notches CYO Basketball Title
Congratulations to the CYO fifth grade girls’ Novice ‘B’ Division basketball team from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside, for winning the league championship Feb. 23. Below is a photo of the team: Top left: Coaches Cathy Quinn and Olivia Loscalzo; Players: Francesca Cane, Julia Ragousis, Lauren […]