Former New York Knicks star John Starks joined the St. Kevin’s faithful Jan. 5 for a hoops clinic in the St. Kevin Catholic Academy gymnasium. More than 120 kids from pre-K through eighth grade learned some pointers from the Knicks fan-favorite.
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Sports Round-Up Jan. 19
Baseball Miracles, a nonprofit organization that introduces baseball and softball to economically disadvantaged children around the globe, recently visited Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, for a three-day clinic.
Basketball Tourneys Highlight X-Mas Break
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, celebrated the holiday season as it always does – by hosting the annual Msgr. King Basketball Tournament from Dec. 26-30.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 12
Former Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, varsity basketball standout Rawle Alkins made his NBA debut on Dec. 17 with the Chicago Bulls.
The Tablet’s 2018 H.S. All-Star Football Team
With another competitive season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL football in the books, here is The Tablet’s 2018 All-Diocesan Team.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 29, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019
For the first time, the GCHSAA has released diocesan girls’ varsity All-League teams for its fall sports seasons. Congratulations to the following student-athletes for earning the historic honor:
Tierney Credits CYO, Dad for Sports Career
Renowned sports journalist Brandon Tierney is a fixture on CBS Sports Radio, living the dream by talking sports. Turns out his athletic career came right here in the Diocese of Brooklyn at Good Shepherd parish.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 22
As part of its annual winter tradition, Msgr. McClancy H.S. hosted the 37th Brother Arnold Memorial Basketball Tournament Dec. 7-8. It was quite the successful weekend for the host Crusaders.
Terriers Retire Program’s First Female Number
The No. 15 jersey of former St. Francis College women’s basketball star Jeanne Zatorski will rise to the rafters – making it the first retired number for any female student-athlete in the college’s history.
Sports Round-Up Dec. 15
The Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S., Flatbush, girls’ varsity basketball team served up more than assists on Thanksgiving morning.