In the phrase “student-athlete,” student comes before athlete, yet too often we see around the country, especially in collegiate athletics, that playing a sport in school is viewed as more important than academics. That’s not the case here in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Two Queens Catholic high schools combine to form a varsity boys’ ice hockey team, turning longtime competitors into teammates and keeping the sport alive for student-athletes in the CHSAA.
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back.
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.
Xaverian High School’s varsity football team repeated as CHSFL AA-2 champions, rallying through the heartbreaking loss of beloved assistant coach Maurice Jones. Guided by first-year head coach Dom Aluotto, the Clippers honored their mentor’s legacy with resilience, unity, and a title-winning season.
With sadness, the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, community announced the passing of longtime faculty member, administrator, and sports coach Brother Robert Kent, OSF, on July 17 at the age of 82.
Daniela Cracolici, an Astoria native with an extensive background in sports and professional development, will make history as the first woman executive director of the diocesan Catholic Youth Organization.
The New York Special Olympics program at St. Camillus has been providing opportunities to athletes of all abilities for the past 30 years.
Legendary Georgetown University men’s basketball coach John Thompson died on Aug. 30.
Margaret Alaimo is the new athletic director at St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn in Clinton Hill.
