Long Island was still a winter wonderland in the final days of January, nearly a week after a major snowstorm blanketed much of the nation. Helaina and Henniyah Rivers of West Babylon said they wished they had seen such snow in Argentina last July.
Sports
Olympic-Bound North Dakota Hockey Player Draws Strength From Faith, Devotion to St. Thérèse
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team player Britta Curl-Salemme is realizing her dream: she’s in Milan, Italy, competing in the Olympic games for the first time. For that, she thanks God and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Catholic Skier From Colorado Uses Her Olympic Experience To Serve Others
Twenty years ago, cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault was about to do the same. But instead of heading to Milan Cortina – as this year’s Olympians will for the Feb. 6-22 games – she traveled to Turin, Italy, to compete for the United States in the 2006 Olympics.
CHSAA Helps Schools Celebrate Victories in the Classroom
In the phrase “student-athlete,” student comes before athlete, yet too often we see around the country, especially in collegiate athletics, that playing a sport in school is viewed as more important than academics. That’s not the case here in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Twin Engines Help Drive McClancy Hoops Machine
Maybe it has to do with sharing the womb for nine months, but there’s just something about twins that sets them apart. At Msgr. McClancy H.S., fraternal twins Layla and Maleah Wagner form the backcourt for the Crusaders varsity girls’ hoops team.
From Competing Schools to One Team: Holy Cross and Molloy Unite on the Ice
Two Queens Catholic high schools combine to form a varsity boys’ ice hockey team, turning longtime competitors into teammates and keeping the sport alive for student-athletes in the CHSAA.
Msgr. King Tourney Always a Holiday Hoops Season Highlight
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, hosted the 55th annual Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament from Dec. 27-30. The holiday tradition has continued under Brian Shea, who served as tournament director for the second time.
Announcing the Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star Team for 2025
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back.
Leary’s Prep Legacy Lives on Through Talented Grandson
The legacy of legendary St. Francis Prep basketball coach Tim Leary lives on as his grandson Jack suits up for the Terriers, carrying family tradition forward on the court.
Game On: Who Said Gaming Isn’t A Sport? Not These Crusaders!
Msgr. McClancy High School is leveling up athletics with its new CHSAA-sanctioned esports team — nine student-athletes competing in strategy-driven games like “Marvel Rivals” and “Overwatch.” With custom-built computers, rigorous practice, and real teamwork, these Crusaders are proving that gaming takes skill, discipline, and competitive spirit just like any other sport.