Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village, hosted The Midville Games Aug. 24 on the parish field. Children ages 13 through 18 enjoyed fun-filled day of activities. Here are photos from the day’s event, courtesy of David Vascones:
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Priest Continues Path on Life’s Marathon
Running a marathon is no easy task. Even with years of training, it’s still a grueling test of perseverance and stamina. In many ways, the journey of life is synonymous with a marathon. It may involve some challenging times that we think we cannot overcome, but if we just keep pushing forward, an end to […]
A Gym Growing in Brooklyn
Construction is ongoing for the new multipurpose gymnasium on the campus of St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill. The three-story, 26,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art athletic complex on Vanderbilt Avenue will house a 270-seat NCAA regulation basketball and volleyball court as well as a fitness center, dance studio and the athletic department offices. The anticipated opening of the […]
Red Storm Journey Across the Pond
“Allons jouer au basket,” “Andiamo a giocare a basket” and “Vamos a jugar al baloncesto” are all phrases the 2013-2014 St. John’s University, Jamaica, men’s basketball team better get used to. Translated as “Let’s play basketball” in French, Italian and Spanish, respectively, these phrases will be vital as the Johnnies take Europe by storm – […]
Bishop Honored at DeSales Golf Classic (with video)
Nearly 130 golfers teed off Aug. 8 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I., for the 18th Annual Bishops’ Golf Classic hosted by the DeSales Media Group, Inc., the parent company of The Tablet. Despite the threat of rain, it was an enjoyable day, and DeSales would like to thank the 55 tournament […]
CK Royals Basketball Camps
Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, hosted its annual summer basketball camps in the CK Gym. The goal is to teach young players from all over the area the skills of being part of a team. Royals’ boys varsity head coach Joe Arbitello is pictured here with a few spirited campers.
CHSAA Basketball Stars Play in ‘Big Strick’ Classic
Two local CHSAA varsity basketball stars played for the N.Y.C. East team in the “Big Strick” Classic Aug. 10 at Gauchos Gym, the Bronx. The third annual game is named after Brooklyn street ball legend John “The Franchise” Strickland and showcases the top high school basketball talent in the country. Christ the King R.H.S., Middle […]
Brooklyn Bishop’s Bro Breathes Baseball
Friday, April 19, 2013 seemed like a typical day at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The New York Yankees were in town to take on the Blue Jays, with veteran lefty Andy Pettitte squaring off against right-hander Brandon Morrow. The turnstiles clicked away as 40,028 fans filed into the stadium to witness the game between […]
John Mincone, 5 Brooklyn Cyclones Named All-Stars
Left-handed reliever John Mincone is one of five Brooklyn Cyclones named to the New York-Penn League All-Star Game to be played Aug. 13 in Norwich, Conn. Mincone has emerged as the Cyclones’ closer this year and is 2-1 with a 1.76 ERA and five saves. Mincone was featured last summer in The Tablet for his […]
Mike Baxter Back with Mets
Former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, standout Mike Baxter was called back up to the New York Mets Saturday after third baseman David Wright was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Baxter had been playing for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51’s. In 42 games for Las Vegas, Baxter hit .275 with five home […]