Most high schoolers spend their summer vacation in New York City at the beach, hanging out with friends, and playing way too many video games.
Author: Jim Mancari
St. Francis de Sales Summer Hoops a Staple for 40 Years
The summer constants of the Rockaways can be summed up into the three B’s — beach, best friends, and of course, basketball.
Local Priests Flex Fan Muscles for Paris Olympics
The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad have opened in Paris. The first competitions will take place on July 24, and the unique opening ceremony down the Seine River will take place on July 26. For the next few weeks, the world will be captivated by the best athletes at the top of their game.
Molloy Grad Inducted into NY State Softball Hall of Fame
When we think of a hall of fame, typically it’s reserved for athletes who were the cream of the crop in their respective sports who are being honored for their greatness years after their playing careers have finished.
When It Comes to Willie Mays, What More Can Be Said?
The man was the greatest all-around professional baseball player to have ever lived – better than Ted Williams, better than Hank Aaron, better than Ty Cobb, and better than the Sultan of Swat himself, Babe Ruth.
The Tablet’s 2024 CHSAA Baseball and Softball All-Star Teams
After another competitive season of CHSAA baseball and softball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2024 All-Star teams in both sports. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
Archbishop Molloy, St. John’s Prep Win State, City CHSAA Baseball Titles
Since it likely will still be a while until a professional baseball team brings a championship back to Queens, we can at least rely on our local high school teams to shine on the biggest stage. Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and St. John’s Prep, Astoria, each won their respective varsity baseball league championships. The Stanners took home the CHSAA ‘AA’ state title, while the Red Storm captured the ‘A’ city championship.
Who Are the Last Living Brooklyn Dodgers?
When the great Carl Erskine died on April 16 at the age of 97, it had me thinking: How many former Brooklyn Dodgers are still left?
Clippers Impress During Inaugural Girls’ Flag Football Season
History was made this spring at Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, as the school rolled out its first-ever varsity and junior varsity girls’ flag football squads.
Season Traversing Much Different Paths for MLB Locals
My beloved New York Mets, with whom I have so much optimism in March and April, have faded into oblivion, while the crosstown rival New York Yankees are appearing as strong as ever.
