A group of 16 “Old Guys” once again reunited on Nov. 29 for their annual Turkey Bowl touch football game in Marine Park, bringing together old friends from East Flatbush and Midwood.
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Xaverian Nets 4th Straight Girls Varsity City Volleyball Title
Xaverian’s girls’ varsity volleyball team captured a fourth straight city championship and returned to the state finals, driven by a tight-knit roster and standout senior leadership. After another close run at the title, the Clippers are already preparing to “try again” next season.
Freshman Phenom Leads Terriers To 1st-Ever Girls’ City Soccer Title
Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Receives Grant After Feature in The Tablet
If Pat Russo ever needs affirmation that he is doing the Lord’s work, all he has to do is remember how a $25,000 check to help cover costs recently arrived in the mail.
Xaverian Girls’ Tennis Team Title Trifecta Tantalizes
For the first time in program history, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity girls’ tennis team won the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens championship.
‘O’ My! Christ the King Hoops Superstar Heading to UConn
Olivia Vukosa, the senior 6-foot, 4-inch center for the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity basketball team affectionately known as the “Big O,” has committed to continue her hoops career at the University of Connecticut (UConn).
Currents News Reporter Has 26.2 Reasons to Be Proud After First NYC Marathon
As a reporter for Currents News, Katie Vasquez can usually be found running after a breaking news story. But on Nov. 2, the intrepid reporter was running for an entirely different reason. Vasquez was one of an estimated 55,000 runners who participated in the New York City Marathon.
18 Marathons, 500 Miles, and a Whole Lot of Faith and Spirit
Marathon weekend in New York City is always a celebrated tradition. On Nov. 2, thousands of runners will test their endurance and sheer willpower in the 54th running of the TCS N.Y.C. Marathon.
Though Father James Rodriguez, pastor of St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach, will not be among this year’s participants, he’s no stranger to running marathons.
St. Edmund Prep Holds ‘Dig Pink’ For Breast Cancer Research in Brooklyn
St. Edmund Prep High School in Sheepshead Bay continued its decade-long “Dig Pink” tradition, raising funds for breast cancer research through bake sales, raffles, and volleyball matches. Led by senior captain Kaleigh Klein, the student-athletes and faculty united to support the Side-Out Foundation and promote awareness that early detection saves lives.
Johnnies Head Into Season With Highest-Ever Preseason Ranking
St. John’s men’s basketball enters the 2024-25 season with its highest-ever preseason ranking — No. 5 in the nation. Under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm are reloaded with top transfers and hungry for redemption after last year’s second-round NCAA Tournament exit.