Brothers John and Anthony Matera root for separate football teams. But they never let the sports rivalry get in the way of their family bond.
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Local CHSAA Track Teams Grin and ‘Bear’ the Cold
The CHSAA has adopted outdoor “Polar Bear” track meets.
Sports Round-Up March 6
The CYO conducted its first-ever Free-Throw Challenge during the recent winter recess.
CHSAA Leaders Call for Emergency Hearing With City on High-Risk Sports Decision
The Catholic High School Sports Athletic Association (CHSAA), for both the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York, is asking the city council’s Committee on Health to host an emergency hearing in regards to playing high-risk sports locally.
Former Loughlin Star Takes Big East by ‘Storm’
St. John’s Julian Champagnie leads the Big East in scoring.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 26
Glenn Braica, head men’s basketball coach at St. Francis College, recorded his 150th career victory.
Negro Leagues Helped Shape Modern Baseball
MLB announced in late 2020 that it would be recognized the statistics of the Negro Leagues as part of its history.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 20
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens is returning to activity with a diocesan free-throw shooting contest that will run Feb. 15-21.
Consummate Gentleman Tom Konchalski Dies at 74
The longtime H.S. basketball scout and devout Catholic died Feb. 8.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 13
Longtime New York Mets lefty closer John Franco was a special guest on a Mets alumni Zoom on Jan. 27, where he answered fans’ questions and told stories about his days in orange and blue.