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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Msgr. McClancy High School is leveling up athletics with its new CHSAA-sanctioned esports team — nine student-athletes competing in strategy-driven games like “Marvel Rivals” and “Overwatch.” With custom-built computers, rigorous practice, and real teamwork, these Crusaders are proving that gaming takes skill, discipline, and competitive spirit just like any other sport.
Xaverian’s girls’ varsity volleyball team captured a fourth straight city championship and returned to the state finals, driven by a tight-knit roster and standout senior leadership. After another close run at the title, the Clippers are already preparing to “try again” next season.
Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
For the first time in program history, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity girls’ tennis team won the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens championship.
