From University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger to Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton, the Heisman Trophy has been a part of American culture since 1935. And for the better part of the award’s history, Brooklynite Rudy Riska has been the behind-the-scenes force that has held the ceremony together. He served as the athletic director of […]
The Our Lady of the Snows Junior girls from North Floral Park recaptured the CYO diocesan softball championship by defeating St. Margaret’s, Middle Village, 7-4. The team from St. Margaret’s had beaten Snows last year which marked the first time in six years that the Snows’ girls did not win a diocesan title.
Normally, referring to someone’s voice as the “voice of God” would be considered a form of blasphemy. However, there’s just one exception to this rule: Bob Sheppard. Sheppard possessed one of the most distinguished and recognized voices of the past century that made him a revered public address announcer. As the one-year anniversary of his […]
Joe Dombrowski began high jumping at Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, in the fall of 1970. Little did he know that 40 years later he would be pioneering the compilation of various championship teams and individual records. Since 1927, the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) has served as more than a sports league to so […]
When we hear the name “Mike Piazza,” many of us automatically think of the New York Mets baseball player who was the greatest hitting catcher of all-time. However, in addition to his accolades on the field, Piazza is a devout Catholic that found solace in prayer throughout his career. Piazza was the honoree of the […]
Though former New York Giants lineman and 1986 Super Bowl champion Chris Godfrey enjoyed a memorable NFL career, he has dedicated himself to setting a positive example for young athletes everywhere. Godfrey serves as the founder/president of Life Athletes—a non-profit association of over 300 professional and Olympic athletes who teach and inspire young people to […]
Molloy’s O’Grady Taken by Padres The San Diego Padres selected former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, right-handed pitcher Dennis O’Grady out of Duke University, Durham, N.C., in the 34th round of the MLB Draft. “When my name came up, your heart kind of jumps a little bit,” says O’Grady, who was surrounded by family and friends […]
St. John’s University, Jamaica, as well as some local Catholic high schools, had a good showing in this year’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, June 6-8. St. John’s has built a tradition of producing professional prospects, and this year was no different, as four Red Storm players will be given a chance to pursue […]
Though Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, senior catcher and MLB Draft hopeful Elvin Soto will have to wait a few years to play professional baseball, he now has something else to be proud of. The Xaverian Clippers defeated the All-Hallows H.S., the Bronx, Gaels, 7-1, in the Class ‘AA’ Intersectional City Championship at Jack Kaiser Stadium […]
“When you mention Catholic high school basketball, you mention the Stith brothers,” said Don Kent, Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, head basketball coach. On June 2, St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, standout Sam Stith led a class of six new inductees into the CHSAA Hall of Fame at the 26th annual Golf and Hall of […]
