Take a look back at the year that was in Brooklyn Diocesan sports.
Author: Jim Mancari
Sports Round-Up Jan. 2-9
The Hoop Post recently released its list of the Top 25 NYC basketball players from the 1980s.
Catholic Athletes for Christ Celebrates St. Joseph
Msgr. Thomas Machalski led a spiritual journey to honor St. Joseph.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 26
The local sports community mourns the loss Patrice Jones (Halas), who grew up of in Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park, and starred on the volleyball, basketball and swimming teams at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst.
St. Francis de Sales Gymnasium Named for Msgr. John J. Bracken
The longtime diocesan priest received a surprise honor.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 19
St. John’s University, Jamaica, men’s basketball sophomore Julian Champagnie is off to a roaring start for the Johnnies.
Loughlin Hoops Coach Thriving After Aneurysm
Hoops coach Ed Gonzalez is back after a health scare.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 12
The CHSAA and GCHAA released All-Leagues teams for the fall 2020 sports season.
Local Ties to 2020’s NBA Draft
NYC locals Obi Toppin and Cole Anthony were selected virtually in the NBA Draft.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 5
The St. Francis Prep boys’ varsity soccer team captured this year’s CHSAA ‘AA’ city championship with a thrilling win over Fordham Prep.