The CHSAA high school basketball action wrapped up with a bang this season, so here’s a look at the champions on the diocesan, city, and state levels.
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Queens Community Mourns Loss of Tennis Coaching Legend
Longtime St. Francis Prep boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis coach John Brennan died Feb. 24 after suffering a stroke while watching the St. John’s University men’s basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
Holy Cross Hoopster on Literal Rocket Trajectory to MIT
Holy Cross High School girls’ varsity basketball player Mona Okorie is heading to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Diocesan CYO Inducts 7 New Members into Hall of Fame
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens hosted its annual Hall of Fame induction dinner on Feb. 13 at The Rockaway Hotel in Rockaway Park. This year marked the eighth class of CYO Hall of Famers — taking the full total of those enshrined since the inaugural 2014 event to 86 members.
Diocesan Ties Run Deep for St. John’s Director of Athletics
In just a few short months, St. John’s University’s new vice president and director of athletics Ed Kull has truly experienced a storm of emotions … a Red Storm, that is.
Fontbonne Star Keeps Adding to All-Time Record Scoring Total
In the local diocesan girls’ varsity basketball scene, a handful of senior student-athletes recently reached the celebrated mark of 1,000 career points.
Faith, Family, Football Were ‘North Stars’ for Late Owner of Chicago Bears
When Virginia Halas McCaskey died Feb. 6 at age 102, a nonstop flood of remembrance and gratitude enveloped the sports world and social media.
President Trump Bars Biological Males From Competing in Women’s Sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports.
Kansas City Bishop Eyes ‘Three-Peat’ for Charity in Bishops’ Super Bowl LIX Wager
When it comes to the pressures associated with being the shepherd of a diocese, it doesn’t get much easier than advocating for your community’s football team.
The Catholic School Roots of Football’s Iconic ‘Hail Mary’
Super Bowl LIX is upon us, and this year’s big game features the perennial powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs against the mighty Philadelphia Eagles.