Kids should just be kids, yet when Gabriel Santini Naughton received a surprisingly scary diagnosis, all the Msgr. McClancy student did was persevere in the face of adversity.
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New York City Basketball Old-Timers Talk Big Game at Annual Induction Ceremony
The Old-Timers organization celebrated its 67th annual induction ceremony in New York City, welcoming in six new members.
The Tablet’s High School Girls’ ’25-’26 Basketball All-Stars
After another exciting season of CHSAA girls’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team (with their season per-game averages). Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
The Tablet’s High School Boys’ ’25-’26 Basketball All-Stars
After another exciting season of CHSAA boys’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team (with their season per-game averages). Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
Small Schools, Big Hearts: St. Saviour, Cathedral Prep Shine
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.
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.