Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush, basketball alum Darnell Williams was inducted into the Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hall of Fame this summer.
Sports
Holy Cross Star Off to Amazin’ Start for Mets
Jaylen Palmer, who recently graduated from Holy Cross H.S., has begun his professional baseball career with the New York Mets. Of all the 30 teams that could have selected him in the MLB draft, it wound up being the franchise located just 5.4 miles from his high school.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 18
St. Joseph’s College, Clinton Hill, has two new coaches.
Breast Cancer Survivors Inspire on the Water
A group of local breast cancer survivors are all in the same boat – in more ways than one. the same boat – in more ways than one.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 11
Rising junior outfielder Jose Silva, who plays baseball for Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, has made it through to the third round of the U.S.A. Baseball National Team Identification Series.
A Glimpse into the Sale of Ebbets Field
I have one general rule when it comes to writing this weekly sports column: When Auxiliary Bishop Ray Chappetto speaks, you listen.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 3
Registration is open for the 25th annual “Get to the Point” 5K Run at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, Greenpoint. Presented by Broadway Stages, the race takes place Sunday, Oct. 14.
Jimmy V’s Journey Began in Corona
Coach Jim Valvano’s inspirational journey began right here in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He was born in Corona and attended St. Leo’s Elementary School.
Sports Round-Up July 28
Tom Hackimer, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, who played his college baseball at St. John’s University, Jamaica, continues to pursue his dream of playing Major League Baseball.
French Priest in Brooklyn Enjoys World Cup Win
French priest Father Paul Anel delighted in his national team winning this year’s World Cup.