Here’s how some local boys’ CHSAA basketball players and coaches fared in the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York awards.
CYO
Baxter’s Amazin’ Catch Still a Lasting Image from Johan’s No-Hitter
Mike Baxter’s spectacular catch eight years ago preserved Johan Santana’s historic no-hitter.
Lessons from the Game Still Drive Slugging Softball Sister
Sister Shirlee Tremont played Division I softball in college and is still involved with the local game.
CYO Mourns Loss of Influential Track Lifer John Bennett
The CYO has sadly lost track icon John Bennett, who devoted nearly 50 years to the youth organization.
Sports Round-Up March 21
The Pee-Wee boys’ CYO basketball team from St. Andrew Avellino completed an undefeated season by winning this year’s diocesan championship.
Sports Round-Up March 7
Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, and Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, were the sites of the annual Catholic Youth Organization girls’ basketball diocesan championships.
NBA Legend Bernard King Visits St. Kevin
NBA Hall of Famer Bernard King put on a basketball clinic for the youth of St. Kevin parish.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 25
St. John’s University inducted eight outstanding individuals into its Athletics Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2020 on Jan. 18-19.
Lots of Pin-terest in Newest CYO Sport: Bowling
Bowling is the Catholic Youth Organization’s newest sport, with just over 30 children divided into eight teams in Queens.
Sports Round-Up Nov. 30
For the second time in league history, the GCHSAA has released diocesan girls’ varsity All-League teams for its fall sports seasons. Congratulations to the following student-athletes for earning the honor.