Xaverian’s Hoban Memorial Run Celebrates 35 Years

For the 35th year, the P.O. Christopher Hoban Memorial 5-Mile and 5-K Run took place on the third Sunday of September, with upwards of 800 runners competing. The race is hosted each year by Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, and it started and finished at the school while traversing the Shore Road Promenade bicycle path and Third Avenue. This is the longest-tenured fundraising event in school history. 

Priesthood’s Been a Swish For Hoops-Loving Pastor

For the most passionate basketball aficionados, they know that ball is life. For some though, ball can still be life, in addition to many other interests. Take Father Jose Diaz for example. For Father Diaz, ball is certainly life. Yet serving God by serving others as a priest also became his life’s mission.

Sports Round-Up July 29

St. Francis Prep’s Ethan Beer finished fourth overall in the shot put at the New York State Federation Outdoor Track and Field Championships.