Bernard Witek, a rising senior at Loyola School, Manhattan, and a parishioner at Holy Cross, Maspeth, runs cross-country and plays baseball during the school year, but in the summer, it’s all fencing all the time.
Author: Jim Mancari
Local Boys Sign with Tucson Saguaros
Fresh off completing baseball careers at St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Brian Luebcke and Tom McKenna signed pro contracts to play this summer with the Tucson Saguaros of the Pecos League.
St. Joe’s College’s New AD Hopes Bears Keep Roaring
Over the past few years, the St. Joseph’s College, Clinton Hill, athletic program has expanded across 14 varsity sports. As the program continues to grow, James Lally has taken over as the new director of athletics and recreation at the Brooklyn Campus.
Local Baseball Product Continues Career in Pros
Right-handed relief pitcher Tom Hackimer, a graduate of St. John’s University, Jamaica, who was named the 2016 Big East Pitcher of the Year, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in June. He is currently stationed with the Twins’ Class-A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Piazza About to Join Baseball’s Immortals
New York Mets legend Mike Piazza was enshrined in Baseball’s Hall of Fame, as Jim Mancari recalls his favorite Piazza memories.
Tom Burns to Coach Xaverian’s Varsity
Just a month after longtime Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity basketball coach Jack Alesi announced his retirement, the school has named a successor.
Xaverian’s Jack Alesi Hangs Up Clipboard
After 21 seasons, Xaverian H.S. head varsity basketball coach Jack Alesi announced his retirement. His career includes plenty of accolades, but the relationships are what he will most remember.
Xaverian Names Girls’ Volleyball Coach
Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, announced that Marie McGoldrick-Raico has been named the school’s girls’ volleyball coach as it prepares to go co-ed this fall.
Tablet Names Diocesan Girls HS Softball All-Stars
With another competitive season of GCHSAA softball in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2016 All-Star Team. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for submitting nominations.
Tablet Names Diocesan CHSAA Baseball All-Stars
With another competitive season of CHSAA baseball in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2016 All-Star Team. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for submitting nominations.