Longtime basketball scout Tom Konchalski has announced his retirement from putting together his renowned High School Basketball Illustrated newsletter.
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NFL Quarterback Philip Rivers to Coach at Catholic High School Upon Retirement
Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He’ll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.
Catholic High School Baseball League Fields Roster of MLB Players
Take a look back at some of the top ballplayers the local Catholic high schools of Brooklyn and Queens.
Sports Round-Up May 23
The St. Francis College men’s volleyball team has been unanimously approved to join the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association.
Lessons from the Game Still Drive Slugging Softball Sister
Sister Shirlee Tremont played Division I softball in college and is still involved with the local game.
Sports Round-Up May 16
Mort Zachter of Ivins, Utah, is the first to share a memory of the great Gil Hodges, who is once again eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame later this year.
CYO Mourns Loss of Influential Track Lifer John Bennett
The CYO has sadly lost track icon John Bennett, who devoted nearly 50 years to the youth organization.
Sports Round-Up May 9
Julian Champagnie, a freshman on the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, was named All-Met Rookie of the Year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn Track Lets Coronavirus Run Its Course
The Cristo Rey Brooklyn track team has had to adjust to the new normal brought about by COVID-19.
Sports Round-Up May 2
Student-athletes from Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, have taken to social media to show their support for health care workers during this time.