In the wake of Bishop Ford’s closing, many former Falcons have been able to continue playing sports at other Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Sports
Holy Cross Cager Honors Late Grandpa
Holy Cross H.S. junior basketball forward Christian Wilson has dedicated the rest of the seasons to honor his grandfather who passed away.
Holy Cross Bowls Its Way to Championship
Congratulations to the Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, varsity bowling team, which captured the 2015 CHSAA city championship.
NBA Analyst Enjoys Brooklyn Homecoming
For the Toronto Raptors’ television analyst Jack Armstrong, walking into the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn has a special meaning.
St. Saviour Swimmer Is League MVP
Congratulations to St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, senior Briana Vega for taking home M.V.P. honors for the 2014-2015 GCHSAA varsity swim season.
St. John’s D’Angelo Harrison Joins 2,000-Point Club
St. John’s University senior guard D’Angelo Harrison became the third player in school history to reach the 2,000-pt. plateau.
State Hall of Fame Honors for Local Baseball Coach
The late Joe Austin was a local baseball coach known for his dedication to the sport, and he’ll be inducted later this year into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.
Swish For Kids Classic Provides Needed Break (with video)
At the Swish for Kids Classic, the men’s basketball teams from St. Francis College and the College of Mount St. Vincent put on a clinic for children battling cancer and those who have completed their treatment.
A Giant from St. John’s
The St. John’s University men’s basketball team team honored former baseball standout Joe Panik, who won the 2014 World Series as a member of the San Francisco Giants.
CHSAA BQ Sectional Track Results
High school track and field teams from the Diocese of Brooklyn were well represented Jan. 25 at the indoor CHSAA NY/BQ sectional finals held at the Armory, Manhattan. Click here for results.