Girls’ CHSAA Inducts New Class of Hall of Famers

To celebrate the lifelong contributions of former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made the Catholic League so successful, the Girls’ Catholic High School Athletic Association (GCHSAA) hosted its biannual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 16 at Russo’s on the Bay.

CHSAA Helps Schools Celebrate Victories in the Classroom

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.

Tom Konchalski’s Legacy a Lasting Influence on Future Generations

A few weeks ago, I released the Mount Rushmore of Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA basketball as selected by the league’s longtime coaches, administrators, officials, and superfans. Had I conceived the idea even five years ago, there would have been no question regarding who I would have contacted first — Tom Konchalski.

The Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA Mount Rushmore Debate

In sports, we’re always talking about Mount Rushmore — the top four players ever for a given team, program, or league. We know CHSAA boys’ basketball league in the diocese has seen its fair share of absolute greats, so as another high school hoops season is upon us, here’s a look at the Mount Rushmore of the local Catholic League.