For two months each summer, the St. Francis schoolyard is the place to be. More than 1,000 boys and girls ages five through 18 compete on 90 teams, making the classic one of the largest basketball leagues in the city.
Sports
WINS for Cancer
During this spring’s high school baseball and softball season, Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, teamed up for a fundraising campaign to support Sunrise Day Camp in Wyandanch, L.I.
Iconic Baseball Moment Immortalized in Film
Many devout baseball fans know the tale of Babe Ruth and an 11-year-old boy named Johnny Sylvester. But for those readers who may not be familiar, here is the story.
Holy Cross Knight Is Mets’ Bat Boy
Jonathan Rosero, a recent graduate of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, has served this season as the bat boy for the New York Mets during the team’s home games at Citi Field.
A Teammate’s View of a Controversial Moment
A former Olympic runner remembers when teammates raised a fist to give the “Black Power” salute.
CYO Night at Yankee Stadium
CYO will host a night at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Sept. 4, during the 7 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tablet Diocesan All-Stars for HS Baseball
After another competitive season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA baseball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2015 All-Star team.
Tablet Diocesan All-Stars for HS Softball
Here are the 2015 selections for The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens GCHSAA Softball All-Stars.
Golf Outing Funds Drive CYO Programs (with video)
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Golf Classic benefits the athletic and spiritual needs of Brooklyn’s youth.
CYO Diocesan Champs
Here is a list of the CYO diocesan champions in baseball, soccer and softball.