Former NFL tight end Marco Battaglia is a 1991 graduate of St. Francis Prep and still supports his alma mater.
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Red Storm Basketball Programs Ready To Host 4th-Annual ‘Dribble for the Cure’
For the fourth-consecutive year, the Red Storm men’s and women’s basketball programs will join forces with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) to host Dribble For The Cure.
Local Inductees Highlight Class of NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
Holy Cross’ Mike Riordan and the 1993 Christ the King women’s basketball highlight the inductees of the N.Y.C. Basketball Hall of Fame.
St. Francis Terrier Hoops Star Turns Pro
Former St. Francis College basketball standout Ben Mockford signed a pro contract with Caceres, a team in the Spanish Basketball Federation.
St. Joseph’s Brooklyn to Join NCAA’s Skyline Conference in 2015-2016
The varsity athletic teams of the Brooklyn Campus of St. Joseph’s College will join the Skyline Conference effective with the 2015-2016 academic year.
NBA Ref Dick Bavetta Hangs Up Whistle
Longtime NBA referee Dick Bavetta, a native of Park Slope, announced his retirement Aug. 19 and retires with the most games officiated at 2,635.
St. John’s Star Swings for San Fran
St. John’s University baseball product Joe Panik made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants in late June and has been a regular at second base.
Survivor Lavin Honored for Cancer Support
St. John’s University men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin was honored by the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation July 14 in Armonk, N.Y.
Unique Pitching Outing for St. Joe’s Softball Coach
St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn assistant softball coach Alyson Chiaramonte pitched July 14 in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition game.
Molloy Hoops Star Reaches NBA
Former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, basketball standout Russell Smith will be suiting up this fall for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.