CYO Mass at Our Lady of the Snows

In what has become an annual early autumn tradition at Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park, approximately 200 members of the parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) family, including players, coaches and family members, attended Mass on Saturday, Oct. 19. Players were encouraged to wear their uniforms. Pastor and CYO moderator Father Kevin McBrien […]

Xaverian Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

                With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, football teams raised $2,500 on Oct. 19 to support research efforts at the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute in Somerville, N.J. Members of the varsity and junior varsity teams accented the traditional Clipper blue and […]

Mike Baxter Claimed by Dodgers

                  Former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, standout and New York Mets’ outfielder Mike Baxter was claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Whitestone native, who grew up attending St. Luke’s parish, spent part of three seasons with the Mets. He’ll forever be remembered in Mets’ […]

Danny Goncalves is pictured with a few of his taller teammates: senior goalie Robert Zawadzki, left, and sophomore midfielder/striker Brian Hickey, right. (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Prep’s Smallest Player Has the Biggest Heart

In football, basketball and even baseball these days, an athlete’s size is essential in getting noticed. In fact, oftentimes talented athletes that do not fit the typical mold are overlooked, despite their talent on the field or court. But for a sport like soccer, the focus is mostly on endurance, finesse and speed rather than […]

B/Q CHSFL Varsity Standings

Updated as of Oct. 15. Parentheses denote league record.   St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows: 5-1 (5-0) Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope: 5-1 (4-1) Holy Cross H.S., Flushing: 4-2 (3-2) Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge: 2-4 (2-3) Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush: 2-4 (1-4) Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village: 1-4 (1-4)

Vince Lombardi Honored as Hometown Hero

In the annals of NFL history, legendary coaches have left an indelible mark on the game of football. John Madden, Tom Landry, George Halas, Mike Ditka, Chuck Noll, Don Shula and Bill Parcells are just a handful of names that have achieved gridiron glory. But when debating which coach is the best ever, the argument […]

St. Saviour Pandas Off To Fast Start

The St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, varsity soccer team is off to the best start in its 10-year program history at 3-1. The Pandas are led by new head coach Ed O’Donnell and have received timely contributions from junior team captain Katie O’Donnell, freshman leading goal-scorer Kevina Shalvey and standout sophomore goaltender Carmen Proffitt.

CYO Mass Celebrated At St. Helen

The St. Helen parish, Howard Beach, CYO Mass was held Sunday, Oct. 6. Father Joe Zwosta celebrated the Mass. Coaches and young athletes represented the CYO program in a sea of the teams’ colors: burgundy and white. After Mass, a reception with light refreshments was held in the school’s cafeteria. All the Hurricanes are eager […]

New Gym Floor at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Elementary School, Bayside, installed a new gymnasium floor over summer vacation. The school children, CYO sports program and Boy and Girl Scouts of the parish will all benefit from this gym restoration. The Sacred Heart School alumni contributed to this major building renovation, and more projects are already in the planning stages.

Rob Caldera (Photo by Jim Mancari)

CYO Hosts 1st Annual Coaches’ Workshop

It’s a simple fact that everyone who plays sports wants to win, but here in the Diocese of Brooklyn, our youth coaches are well aware that winning isn’t everything. The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens hosted a coaches’ workshop Oct. 4 at the Gregorian Hall of St. Gregory the Great parish in […]