Small yet mighty. That’s the perfect way to describe St. Saviour H.S. and Cathedral Prep and Seminary, that just capped off memorable seasons on the basketball court.
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Mullin Hoops Legacy Continues Thanks to Xaverian Sharp-Shooter
Xaverian senior Callie Mullin capped her high school basketball career with 1,000 points, continuing her family’s basketball legacy while becoming one of the program’s top players.
Trailblazing Brothers Broke Barriers at St. Francis Prep in Diocese of Brooklyn
Sam and Tom Stith, two brothers who played on the basketball team at St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, are being immortalized in a new documentary about the Catholic influence on the NCAA.
Twin Engines Help Drive McClancy Hoops Machine
Maybe it has to do with sharing the womb for nine months, but there’s just something about twins that sets them apart. At Msgr. McClancy H.S., fraternal twins Layla and Maleah Wagner form the backcourt for the Crusaders varsity girls’ hoops team.
Msgr. King Tourney Always a Holiday Hoops Season Highlight
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, hosted the 55th annual Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament from Dec. 27-30. The holiday tradition has continued under Brian Shea, who served as tournament director for the second time.
Leary’s Prep Legacy Lives on Through Talented Grandson
The legacy of legendary St. Francis Prep basketball coach Tim Leary lives on as his grandson Jack suits up for the Terriers, carrying family tradition forward on the court.
‘O’ My! Christ the King Hoops Superstar Heading to UConn
Olivia Vukosa, the senior 6-foot, 4-inch center for the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity basketball team affectionately known as the “Big O,” has committed to continue her hoops career at the University of Connecticut (UConn).
Loyola University Basketball Chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the beloved chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at the age of 106.
Sister Jean, Who Inspired Loyola Chicago On and Off the Court, Retires at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain who inspired Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team for three decades, has officially retired at age 106 due to health concerns.
CYO Coach Honored for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
For some, volunteering is a hassle, but for others, it’s a calling. For Phil McBride, coaching boys’ CYO basketball across multiple age groups has been his calling for more than 50 years.