Spring CYO Champions Crowned

Here are the results for Catholic Youth Organization baseball, softball and soccer. Congratulations to all those who participated in CYO sports this year! Baseball Pee Wee First Place: Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village Second Place: St. Luke, Whitestone Novice First Place: Our Lady of Hope Second Place: St. Margaret, Middle Village Bantam First Place: […]

St. Francis Prep JV Baseball Champs

St. Francis Prep JV Wins Baseball City Championship

The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, junior varsity baseball team won this year’s city championship for the first time since 1980. The team defeated Iona Prep, New Rochelle, N.Y., 5-2 in the championship game. Pitcher Robert Einersen tossed a gem to guide the L’il Terriers to victory. Fifty sophomores tried out this past March for […]

The 2013 CYO Golf Classic featured a few prominent figures including, from left, honoree Louis Grassi; former New York Giants’ tight end Howard Cross; Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto; former New York Rangers’ right winger Rod Gilbert; and Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development. (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Sports Values Taught At CYO Golf Classic

When we think of a sports contest, we often ask the following questions first: Who won the game, and what was the score? However, through the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens, the values of sport – including teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play – are emphasized more so than winning. “It’s very important […]

Bob Corrigan and Mary Glascock (Photo by Jim Mancari)

40 Years of Service for St. Joan of Arc Coaches (with slideshow)

At its year-end trophy ceremony, St. Joan of Arc parish, Jackson Heights, honored its two long-time track coaches, Bob Corrigan and Mary Glascock, June 22 for over 40 years of dedicated service to the parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track program. Both coaches grew up attending the parish and elementary school at St. Joan’s, and […]

The special award winners are pictured with Troiano. In front: Julianna Emilio, Alessia Giarracca, Carolyn Strehle, Shannon Biscaino, Emily Dripchak and Kristin Ferrigno. Standing: Gabriella Monferrato, Amanda DiLeo, Kristen Wulff, Jacqueline Gallagher, Therese Gallagher, John Lovett, Kaitlyn O’Grady, Christina Heyer, Emily Hiltunen, Jenna Gentile, Brianna Minogue, Taylor Tobin and Brigid Campbell.

Student Athletes Honored at Bishop Kearney Awards Dinner

by Theresa Heyer Nearly 300 parents, coaches and members of Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, gathered to honor the school’s winning athletic teams and players from the past academic year. The school held its annual Sports Awards Dinner June 6 at the Rex Manor, Dyker Heights, congratulating those that were honored. The freshman track team won […]

Sacred Heart Bayside CYO Champs (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Sacred Heart Bayside Crowned CYO Baseball Champs

Sacred Heart took on Sacred Heart June 19 for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) intermediate division baseball championship. But only one Sacred Heart could emerge victorious. Sacred Heart, Bayside, earned a 17-7 win over Sacred Heart, Glendale, at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst. “They showed focus in the field, they played well and I couldn’t […]

Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez holds a plaque honoring Robert Cunningham as parish and diocesan officials look on at St. Sebastian’s School, Woodside. (Photo by Jim Mancari)

St. Sebastian’s Scholarship Honors Alumni’s Dad

Robert Cunningham sacrificed to send his four children to Catholic school at St. Sebastian’s, Woodside. Keeping this sacrifice in mind, the school has announced an annual scholarship in his memory. The announcement was made at the school June 18 with members of the Cunningham family, St. Sebastian’s parish and the diocese on hand. Cunningham passed […]

Andrew Florides (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Holy Cross Shortstop Signs with Blue Jays

Andrew Florides was watching the coverage of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on his computer on Saturday, June 8. The Toronto Blue Jays were about to make the 805th selection in the 27th round of the draft. But before the selection was announced, a lasting image popped back in Florides’ mind. While playing shortstop as […]

Jill Conroy and Devin Rocks

Bishop Ford Scholar Athletes Receive Honors

Two student athletes from Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, received notable awards at the school’s annual end of the year awards ceremony. Windsor Terrace resident Jill Conroy was named the Female Student Athlete of the Year. She also received the Congressional Recognition Award. Jill earned a full scholarship to play basketball at Holy Family University, […]

Cyclones Wear Special Hurricane Sandy Jerseys

Though opening night was rained out Tuesday, June 18, the Brooklyn Cyclones wore special commemorative jerseys. Each player had the name of an area affected by Hurricane Sandy on their backs in place of their own name. See photos below: