Andy Kostel has been coaching boys’ varsity soccer at Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, for so many years that his tenure is actually longer than the CHSAA boys’ soccer league itself.
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Coach Dom Aluotto’s Football Journey Comes Full-Circle at Xaverian High School in Brooklyn
Some student-athletes enjoy their high school sports experience so much that they return as a coach to help mold the next generation. Such is the case at Xaverian in Brooklyn, with former football player Dom Aluotto.
Can New QBs Right the Ship For Giants and Jets in 2025?
Another NFL season is upon us, and here in the Big Apple, our local New York teams will have some new faces leading the charge. Both the Giants and Jets will have new quarterbacks this season, but the question is: Will these QBs be able to lead their teams back to the postseason?
Family’s Baseball Fandom Differs Among 3 Generations
From the Dodgers’ move to LA to three generations of Julianos, discover how Brooklyn families’ baseball loyalties shaped their fandom.
Local Batboy Relives ‘Miracle’ Journey With the 1969 Mets
More than 55 years later, we’re still talking about the 1969 New York Mets. What an experience it must have been to be a part of that miracle as a player, coach, or even the batboy.
St. Francis Prep Honors Lasting Legacy of Former Staffer, Coach Brother Robert Kent
With sadness, the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, community announced the passing of longtime faculty member, administrator, and sports coach Brother Robert Kent, OSF, on July 17 at the age of 82.
Breaking Barriers: CYO Names First Woman Executive Director
Daniela Cracolici, an Astoria native with an extensive background in sports and professional development, will make history as the first woman executive director of the diocesan Catholic Youth Organization.
Opportunity for All Is Mission of St. Camillus Special Olympics
The New York Special Olympics program at St. Camillus has been providing opportunities to athletes of all abilities for the past 30 years.
Catholic Baseball Player Now in the Big Leagues Says Faith, Family Still Rank No. 1 for Him
Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Will Robertson takes home field advantage wherever he goes: he’s a proud Catholic from mid-Missouri.
CYO Coach Honored for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
For some, volunteering is a hassle, but for others, it’s a calling. For Phil McBride, coaching boys’ CYO basketball across multiple age groups has been his calling for more than 50 years.