Coach Finds Strength in Hoops During Cancer Battle

The Msgr. McClancy H.S. girls’ varsity basketball team has dedicated this season to assistant coach Shannon Stenz, center, who is in remission from cancer. (Photo: Courtesy of Shannon Stenz)

CHSAA Captains Club Stresses Catholic Values of Sports

We’re lucky here in the Diocese of Brooklyn to have a competitive CHSAA sports program across all three seasons. The main factor that sets us apart is located right in the acronym. The “C” in CHSAA stands for “Catholic,” and a newly formed club has adopted the mission to keep the primary emphasis on the C in CHSAA. 

Msgr. King Hoops Tourney Highlights the Holiday Break

New tournament director, same exceptional tournament experience. Once again, the 53rd annual Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament returned to the iconic green floor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Flatlands, Dec. 26-30. For the first time, the parish sports association’s new director, Brian Shea, ran the festivities, and it was a smashing success. 

CHSAA Girls’ All-League Teams

After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s
Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back.

Safe at Home! MLB Umpire Grounded by Catholic Faith

In life, we all make mistakes. As Catholics, we believe that since we are human, our mistakes are forgiven through the acts of confession and reconciliation. However, imagine being an MLB umpire — where your mistakes are broadcast live to hundreds of thousands of passionate baseball fans every single night. It sure sounds like a humbling experience!